PAY MY BILL About Us You are here: HomeAbout Us VALUES SERVICE GBRA will maintain high-quality services for our customers GBRA will remain steadfast to preserving the natural environment GBRA will retain and recruit qualified, professional employees STEWARDSHIP GBRA is dedicated to the continued vitality of our communities GBRA will uphold responsible management of watershed resources GBRA will foster a supportive and respectful workforce COMMITMENT GBRA will partner with customers and communities to ensure future water and wastewater needs are met GBRA will implement a basin-wide water management plan to protect water supplies and quality GBRA will invest in our capital and human assets to improve our services and infrastructure to increase the value to our customers GOALS AND STRATEGIES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Safe, Reliable, Sustainable Water Supply Clean, Protective, Innovative Wastewater Treatment Water Quality Services / Resource Protection Hydroelectric Generation Recreation Opportunities ASSET INVESTMENT Organizational Enhancements Human Capital Management Infrastructure Management STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION Implement Proactive Media / Social Media Relations Execute Beneficial Community Relations Produce Publications / Special Projects Employ Education Programming Produce Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping Implement Marketing Strategies RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP & POLICY Non-Profit Affiliations Endangered Species COMPLIANCE NOTICES New Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage DOWNLOAD PDF GBRA Strategic Plan 2018-2028 DOWNLOAD PDF IRMA Exemption DOWNLOAD PDF DIVISIONS Operations – directs water resource management, recreation and parks, and utility operations in all 10 counties of GBRA’s statutory district; assists in the negotiation and development of major contracts and represents GBRA with its wholesale and retail water and wastewater customers; provides technical assistance to water and wastewater treatment facilities; advises and consults with personnel of other such facilities within GBRA’s statutory district that are operated by other entities (municipalities, MUD’s, private contractors, etc.). Finance – responsible for the preparation of GBRA’s annual budget and five-year financial plan, accounting and financial reporting, financial reserves and debt service, investments, capital assets, procurement, and risk management. Administers accounts payable, receivable and payroll functions for all GBRA divisions. Environmental Science – works to preserve and protect the watershed and related ecosystem throughout the Guadalupe River Basin; develops and implements comprehensive Habitat Conservation Plan; creates partnerships to support community and economic development; partners with state and federal authorities on stewardship and environmental protection initiatives; provides oversight of GBRA’s Laboratory. Administration – encompasses human resources, communications, education, strategic planning, community affairs, customer service, government relations, safety and information technology support functions for all GBRA divisions; develops and implements communications strategies to ensure GBRA’s mission, projects, services and initiatives are explained clearly and consistently; builds relationships with community leaders to promote awareness of GBRA services; expands existing business activities and new development opportunities; provides useful information through publications, news releases, and educational programming; encourages public involvement in the Authority’s decision-making process. Engineering – conducts hydrology and flow monitoring studies; assists with water and wastewater plant design services and process evaluation; monitors basin rainfall conditions including surface run-off for streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater in the Guadalupe River Basin; coordinates with the National Weather Service River Forecast Center in Fort Worth; provides assistance to emergency management coordinators and local officials during severe weather events; coordinates project planning including contracts for services, permits, rights of way and special projects, and maintains contact with interested parties for water and wastewater projects; works with homeowner and land associations to enhance current lake management and flood response programs, and communicate these procedures to new residents and governmental entities. Project Engineering provides management oversight for the design, review and inspection services for GBRA facilities constructions and installation. General Counsel – provides legal services related to the responsibilities and operations of GBRA and reports to the Board of Directors and General Manager/CEO. The department coordinates the development and review of policies, contracts, and other agreements regarding corporate and legal matters. General Counsel is also responsible for managing litigation and outside counsel activities. Additionally, the department advises staff and the board on Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act related matters. FIND US ON: FACEBOOK PAGE OPENS IN NEW WINDOW TWITTER PAGE OPENS IN NEW WINDOW YOUTUBE PAGE OPENS IN NEW WINDOW LINKEDIN PAGE OPENS IN NEW WINDOW INSTAGRAM PAGE OPENS IN NEW WINDOW QUICK LINKS CONTACT CONDITIONS VENDORS & BIDS DEVELOPER RESOURCES EMPLOYMENT PAY MY BILL LATEST NEWS TPWD, GBRA TO HOST LAKE DUNLAP ENVIRONMENTAL AND HABITAT RESTORATION WORKSHOP October 4, 2021 AGUA VIDA BLOG: WORKING ON OUR MUSSELS August 27, 2021 GOVERNOR FILLS COMAL COUNTY SEAT ON GBRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 10, 2021 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER ©2021 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. All rights reserved.