Grassroots Gathering of Water Advocates & GEAA Member Meeting

The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and Hill Country Alliance invite you to convene with fellow grassroots water advocates and groups from across the Texas Hill Country for a day of learning, strategizing and networking.

Agenda:
10:00 – 11:00: (Optional) Tour of San Antonio River Authority LID Feature and Historic Acequia Madre
Wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothes and learn about San Antonio’s historic water delivery system and a new project designed to filter water before it enters the San Antonio River.

11:00 – 11:30: Welcome, Introductions, & Drought Updates
Welcome everyone to the space and do a quick round of introductions. Review agenda and goals for the day. Give a quick update on the drought.
    ●    Marisa Bruno, HCA and Annalisa Peace, GEAA

11:30 – 12:00: Lunch  (Catered food will be provided for all in person attendees including vegetarian options).

12:00 – 1:30: Legislative Recap & Discussion
Learn about the major bills impacting water from the 2025 legislative session. Discuss a response to a new legal context, and reflect on opportunities for the next session.
   ●    Rachel Hanes & Annalisa Peace, GEAA
   ●    All participants

1:30 – 2:00 PM Coffee Break

2:00 – 3:30 PM Open Meeting Time
Brief reports on what each GEAA member group is working on and opportunity to strategize with other groups. Grassroots and GEAA Member attendees who wish to share a problem they are facing in their community and solicit advice, or present a new opportunity or resource for other members, are invited to share during this time.
   ●   All participants 

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Wrap-up & What’s Next

4:00 – 5:00 PM Happy Hour at the Back Yard on Broadway (across the street from our meeting place)

Registration is free however, we kindly request that you submit your intention to attend via in-person or zoom using the registration form below.

A zoom link and in-person details will be sent ahead of the event via email once the registration form below has been completed.

Questions?  Contact Kellie Fichter: kellie@aquiferalliance.org