A Journey Through San Antonio’s Water History
We are inviting you to join us on July 20th 2023 for a fascinating historic journey through San Antonio’s water history!
as told by the “Nerd King of South Texas Water History”
San Antonio has a fascinating history when it comes to our water! We have put together a very unique evening for you. Come out and enjoy cocktails and hors devours while we take you on fun and educational journey you will not forget.
From Spanish Colonial acequias to gushing artesian wells and endangered species, San Antonio has a unique and colorful water history like no place else on Earth.
Gregg Eckhardt will draw from his extensive collection of rare and historic photos and documents to trace the development of the city’s water supply and its management from sole source to diversity.
BIO: Gregg Eckhardt is an environmental scientist with 34 years of experience in environmental modeling and analysis, water resource planning and development, state and federal permitting, and water treatment.
He is known as The Nerd King of South Texas Water History.
As Senior Analyst for the San Antonio Water System, he is involved in the planning, operations, and management of the city’s water supply and wastewater.
All proceeds will benefit GEAA’s mission to preserve and protect the Edwards Aquifer, its springs and watersheds, and the Hill Country that sustains it.
