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Protect Lake Whitney
& The Brazos River Basin:
Say No to Water Reallocation

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What's Happening?

A private data center (DFW10) plans to withdraw 5 million gallons of water per day from Lake Whitney—for 30 years. That’s over 54 billion gallons diverted from our public resource.​

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To do this, they would lower the lake’s conservation pool to 512 ft.

Environmental &   Community Impact:

  • Boat ramps and marinas would become unusable

  • Fish and wildlife habitats would be destroyed

  • Property values would plummet

  • Tourism would collapse

  • Ecosystem damage

  • More drought and flood risk

  • Local economy suffers

What are We Asking for?

  • Full transparency from USACE & Brazos River Authority

  • Independent studies (environmental & hydrological)

  • Real community engagement

  • Congressional oversight & suspension until proper review

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Reallocation Study

What is the Reallocation Study?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Brazos River Authority (BRA), is conducting a water reallocation study for Lake Whitney.

The stated goal of this study is to determine whether water from Lake Whitney can be reallocated to meet new industrial and municipal demands.

According to the USACE, this study suggests that lowering Lake Whitney’s conservation pool would have “minimal impact” on residents, recreation, or the lake itself.

They claim the lake level wouldn’t be significantly affected.

Why This Doesn’t Add Up:

While these claims sound reassuring, they don’t reflect real-life drought conditions or the scale of the proposed water withdrawals.

  • In drought years, the additional demand would mean visibly lower lake levels—well below the “safe” range.

  • Recreational use (boat ramps, marinas, fishing areas) would be lost when levels drop.

  • Wildlife and fish habitats would be severely damaged during prolonged low-water periods.

  • Local property values, small businesses, and tourism—all tied to the health of the lake—would take a direct hit.

Community Involvement is Essential

The study and its decisions affect every resident of Whitney and surrounding areas:

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  • Families who rely on the lake for recreation

  • Businesses supported by tourism

  • Property owners whose values depend on the lake

  • The broader ecosystem of the Brazos River Basin

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Yet so far, this process has lacked transparency and meaningful community engagement.

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Lake Whitney is not just a water reservoir—it is a community, an ecosystem, and an economy. Decisions about its future cannot be made behind closed doors or based on incomplete data. We demand a seat at the table in shaping the future of our lake.

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Click the links below to sign our petition and/or to contact local decision makers to oppose the water reallocation of Lake Whitney and The Brazos River Basin.

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