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The 2012 State Youth Water Camp will be July 8-12 at the Bentley 4-H Center in Monahans. The camp is open to high school students who are interested in water conservation and water issues and is co-sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and Upper Pecos Soil and Water Conservation District. According to organizers, the five-day educational camp is planned to teach the importance of water stewardship, train them in water conservation and preservation and illustrate how Texas’ water resources are being used by industry, agriculture and municipalities. Activities include hands-on experiences, guest

Aside from your membership dues, one of the most reliable sources of operational funding comes through our membership in EarthShare of Texas. During April there are two EarthShare inititatives that GEAA will benefit from. GEAA is pleased to announce the second year of The Reliant EcoShareSM, a way that Texans can support GEAA and offset their own carbon production at the same time. Reliant and EarthShare of Texas have launched a program that allows Reliant customers to help reduce their carbon footprints through the purchase of carbon offsets. And for each customer-purchased offset, Reliant will make a contribution to EarthShare of

The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance requests the honor of your presence in celebrating our 8th anniversary with a party & steak dinner. Hosted by the San Geronimo Valley Alliance to be held at the White Ranch in Helotes, Texas on Saturday, May 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (dinner served at 7:00) Steak Dinner and Open Bar featuring fine wines and beer courtesy of Blue Star Brewery Vegetarian option prepared by Chef Dianne Silent Auction and Raffle $150.00/ticket for non-members $125.00/ticket for members (each ticket admits 2 guests) Tickets may be purchased on-line or by mailing payment to: Greater Edwards

Loka Studios, providing family friendly yoga and a fully equipped Pilates studio at 18817 FM 2252 is celebrating Earth Day 2012 by donating proceeds from their classes to GEAA during the month of April. Stop by and partake of yoga, Pilates, belly dancing classes. They also offer meditation and health and nutrition counseling. So, stop by during the month of April and support GEAA while getting fit and healthy for this summer. You can reach them at lokastudios@gmail.com / 210-653-5652

A new report released by the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and Save Our Springs Alliance shows that the state’s permitting of land disposal of wastewater is failing to protect the Edwards Aquifer and Hill Country springs, creeks, rivers, and groundwater. According to the report, Land Applied Wastewater Effluent Impacts on the Edwards Aquifer, prepared by Dr. Lauren Ross, Ph.D., P.E. of Glenrose Engineering, a growing body of evidence establishes that poorly operated systems and a lack of permit standards are putting water resources at risk and leading to pollution. Building on current studies and data, Dr. Ross’s report undertakes a comprehensive

The Texas Water Resources Institute will host a Texas Watershed Coordinators Roundtable Jan. 25 at the Texas Farm Bureau Conference and Training Center in Waco. To RSVP, visit http://watershedplanning.tamu.edu. Preceding the roundtable, a Stakeholder Facilitation Training will be held Jan. 24, also at the Texas Farm Bureau Conference and Training Center. The training, instructed by Charlie MacPherson of Tetra Tech, will highlight the tools used to effectively identify, engage and involve stakeholders throughout a watershed to restore and maintain healthy environmental conditions. More information and registration is available online.