Building in the Texas Hill Country – A Regional Developers Workshop
The Texas Hill Country is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Our amazing natural resources and thriving economies attract new workers and community members. At the same time, the region is in the throes of one of the most acute droughts in recorded history and faces a long-term water supply future that will be marked by the dynamics of high-demand and low supply. This poses an enormous challenge: How can we grow as a region and meet the real demands for new housing, while ensuring our communities can enjoy reliable water supplies and clear, flowing streams for generations to come?
On February 26th, we invite you to join us at Onera Wimberley to have a conversation about the constraints and opportunities that come with building in the Hill Country– and kick off a discussion about how developers, governments, and environmental nonprofits can better work together to build a sustainable Hill Country.
Agenda
11:00 – 11:45
Tour of Onera Wimberley (Optional – Pre-registration Required)
Join JB Chisum and Onera for a tour of the Onera Wimberley property, which showcases several Low Impact Development principles.
11:45 – 12:15
Lunch at Onera Wimberley
12:15 – 12:30
Welcome & Introductions
12:30 – 1:30
The Future of Water in the Hill Country
This presentation will examine the future of water in the Texas Hill Country, addressing key issues such as long-term water supply trends, climate variability, and the growing demand for water resources. Following the presentation, we’ll have time for questions and a discussion about how water trends impact your work.
Robert Mace, Executive Director at Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University
1:30 – 1:45
BREAK
1:45 – 2:55
Models for Sustainable Water-Wise Development
This section will explore strategies for development that balances the need to build housing with the need to conserve our water resources.
Robin Gary, One Water New Braunfels
Michael Meek, Community Development, Mayfair
Justin Kathan, Founder, Sanctuary Development
2:55 – 4:00
Discussion
What are the barriers to implementing sustainable water-wise development practices? How can the development community and environmental nonprofits partner to promote sustainable, water-wise development practices?
4:00 – 5:00
Wrap-up & Happy Hour
For questions regarding the event contact ryan@comalconservation.org or marisa@hillcountryalliance.org
Tickets and Sponsorship Levels
General Admission ($35)
Includes lunch, refreshments, and 2 happy hour tickets.
Presenting Sponsor ($2,500)
Help us bring the conservation and development communities together as we discuss tangible and collaborative solutions to some of the most challenging environmental issues in the Texas Hill Country. Your support of this effort will be recognized at the podium and from the stage. Your company name will also be printed on all materials. This sponsorship includes 5 tickets to the event and 10 happy hour drink tickets.
Lunch Sponsor ($2,000)
Help our participants stay engaged throughout the event by providing lunch to our 100 guests. Your company name will be listed at the lunch table and on all printed materials. This sponsorship includes 5 tickets to the event and 10 happy hour drink tickets.
Happy Hour Sponsor ($1,500)
Help our participants network and connect after a hard day’s work. Your company name will be listed near the open bar at the end of the event and will appear on all printed materials. This sponsorship includes 3 tickets to the event and 6 happy hour drink tickets.
Coffee and Refreshments Sponsor ($1,000)
Keep participants focused on the work ahead by supporting the coffee table. A full coffee bar will be provided during the workshop for participants. Your company name will be listed near the coffee bar and on all printed materials. This sponsorship includes 2 tickets to the event and 4 happy hour drink tickets.
Sponsorship ($500)
Show your support for this collaborative work. Your company name will be highlighted on all printed materials. This sponsorship includes 2 tickets to the event and 4 happy hour drink tickets.
General Donation ($100-$1,000)
Can’t attend but wish to support our cause? We welcome your contribution of any amount at the link HERE. NOTE: under your contribution amount, please write “Developers Workshop” in the note section so we may notate this on your tax deduction acknowledgment letter.
***Deadline to add sponsor logos is Jan 15, 2024
***All gifts are tax deductible and checks should be made payable to the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. PO BOX 15618 San Antonio, Texas 78212. For questions regarding sponsorship payments call Kellie Fichter at 210-320-6294 or email kellie@aquiferalliance.org
NOTE: We encourage you to make your contribution via check to ensure 100% of your contribution benefits our community and partners in our efforts
to promote sustainable waterwise practices.
