A Day in the Life of the Brazos River Authority

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In recent years, visitation to these parks has increased dramatically.

“Since (the COVID-19 pandemic), obviously numbers have increased,” McCartney said. “Folks can work from home remotely now, so whether you ’ re camping in a park or have a second home out here on the lake, people are realizing thattheycanjustworkfromoutthere”

BRA employees are responsible for a variety of maintenanceactivitiesthatkeeptheparksintip-topshape, including trash collection and trail maintenance, as well as repairstodocksandfishingpiers.

Visitorstotheparksarealsoattractedbythevariedwildlife that call these wild places home such as eagles, ospreys, a multitudeofsongbirds,andwhite-taileddeer Thelakeitself is also a world-famous fishing destination, making boating accessatoppriority

“It’s amazing the recreational opportunities that this lake provides, and that this part of the state offers,” McCartney said

As a storage reservoir and world-renowned recreational destination, Possum Kingdom Lake will continue to play an important role throughout both Palo Pinto County and beyondforthestate’srapidlyincreasingpopulation,andthe local members of the Brazos River Authority are up to the challenge. Through their dedicated efforts, they are maintaining a beautiful park system and operating an 80year-olddamthatisamarvelofengineering.

“We have some really amazing folks that work for the Brazos River Authority,” McCartney said, adding that it’s the historic and unique dam – and stunning parkland – that makethejobrewardingforhim