The LCRA Board of Directors is considering a proposed new dredging ordinance that will establish rules for commercial dredging on the Highland Lakes for the first time. The proposal also involves moving all dredging requirements, currently found in the Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance, to the new Highland Lakes Dredge and Fill Ordinance.

Commercial dredging operations could change the landscape of the Highland Lakes, but not without entities tasked with regulating them hearing from and responding to all sides of the issue. The Lower Colorado River Authority made a few tweaks to its proposed Highland Lake Dredge and Fill Ordinance in recent weeks, as they continue to sift and publicly respond to community input and comments.