The start of the Guadalupe River. The South Fork (left) and the North Fork (right) come together in Hunt, TX.
The start of the Guadalupe River. The South Fork (left) and the North Fork (right) come together in Hunt, TX.
Guadalupe Basin Natural Resource Center
Guadalupe Basin Natural Resource Center
Water Sample Collection
Water Sample Collection
Laboratory Staff
Laboratory Staff
Education program teaching students about the Guadalupe River basin
Education program teaching students about the Guadalupe River basin
Upper Guadalupe River Authority

Welcome to the UGRA

The Guadalupe River originates in Western Kerr County, deep in the Texas Hill Country. This beautiful spring fed river is one of the highest rated recreational and scenic rivers in Texas and is Kerr County's central asset.

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA) was created as a conservation and reclamation district by the Texas Legislatures in 1939. In short, the mission of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority is to protect the health of the Guadalupe River watershed in Kerr County by managing water quality and water quantity, promoting stewardship, and providing services to support our communities.

UGRA Budget Information Current River Conditions

22nd Annual River Clean Up - July 25, 2026

Join UGRA for the 22nd annual River Clean Up at Flat Rock Park on July 25th. UGRA will provide cleanup supplies and coordinate trash disposal. Volunteers will receive a River Clean Up t-shirt and have the opportunity to browse our Ecological and Community Resources Fair and enjoy free refreshments. For more information and to register, visit our River Clean Up webpage.

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Riparian Restoration Assistance for Streamside Landowners

Streamside landowners whose properties sustained damage from the July 4th flood can receive help with riparian restoration efforts in the form of native seed mixes, grass plugs, and trees. Native riparian vegetation stabilizes riverbanks and filters runoff during rainfall events. For assistance with riparian recovery, please follow the link to sign up.

Signup Form

Picture of a healthy riparian area Picture of a rain barrel for capturing rainfall off of UGRA storage shed.

Rainwater Catchment System Rebate Program

If you have installed or upgraded your rainwater harvesting system in Kerr County within the last 12 months, you might be eligible for a rebate of 50% of the purchase price up to $500. This rebate helps to promote water conservation and watershed stewardship through rainwater harvesting so we encourage you to read the program's guidelines and apply today!

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Plateau Water Planning Group ( PWPG )

Located on the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau, the six-county Plateau Water Planning Group (PWPG) stretches from the United States-Mexican border in the west to the Texas Hill Country in the east. The region includes portions of the Colorado, Guadalupe, Nueces, Rio Grande, and San Antonio river basins. PWPG is a one of the 16 planning groups working under the oversight of the Texas Water Development Board. Learn More