A New Year of Learning Awaits: Water Wonks 2026!
The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance’s Water Wonks series continues to grow as a hub for learning, connection, and community action. With our 2025 lectures now concluded, we are grateful for the insights shared by this year’s presenters—experts whose work deepened our understanding of the challenges and solutions shaping the Edwards Aquifer region. As we look ahead, we’re excited to begin announcing our 2026 speakers soon. Stay tuned for a new lineup of thought-provoking conversations designed to inspire informed stewardship of our precious water resources.
2026 Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series Topics
Coming Soon!
Lecture #1: Wednesday January 28th | 3:30pm CST
Soil carbon analysis process, the USDA 2022 soil carbon survey, working with urban areas and the San Antonio baseline soil carbon data -- where do we go from here? Presented by: Travis Waiser MLRA (Major Land Resource Area) Soil Survey Leader at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Lecture #2: Wednesday February 25th | 3:30pm CST
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Lecture #3: Wednesday March 25th | 3:30pm CST
Presented by: Suzanne Williams. Conservation Manager Texas Water Company.
Lecture #4: Wednesday April 22nd | 3:30pm CST
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Lecture #5: Wednesday May 27th | 3:30pm CST
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Lecture #6: Wednesday June 24th | 3:30pm CST
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Lecture #7: Wednesday July 22nd | 3:30pm CST
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Lecture #8: Wednesday Aug 26th | 3:30pm CST
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Lecture #9: Wednesday Sept 23rd | 3:30pm CST
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Lecture #10: Wednesday Oct 28th | 3:30pm CST
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2026 Water Wonks Online Lecture Series #1
Wednesday, January 28th at 3:30pm CST
Synopsis:
In 2022, the Natural Resource Conservation Service began sampling soils in San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas to measure soil organic carbon. This project was started in conjunction with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. Travis Waiser will cover the sampling technique, where samples were taken, and summarize the data collected from the project. At the end of the talk Travis will cover some management strategies that can be implemented to build soil carbon in your soils.
REGISTRATION FOR LECTURE #1 COMING SOON
2026 Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series Speaker Bios
Travis Waiser (Lecture 1 Speaker) Travis graduated Texas A&M University in 2003 with a B.S. in Agronomy and Rangeland Ecology and Management. He continued his education receiving his Master of Science in Soil Science from Texas A&M University in May 2006. He started as a Soil Scientist with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in January 2005 and has worked throughout Texas sampling and describing soils and spent time in Oklahoma and Louisiana on detail work. Travis moved to Kerrville from College Station in July 2010 where he now serves as the Edwards Plateau and Central Basin Soil Survey Leader for NRCS. His office covers over 26 million acres of Central and West Texas.
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Speaker Pending (Lecture 6 Speaker)
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The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA) invites your business to become a valued sponsor of our Water Wonks Online Monthly Lecture Series—a free, engaging, and informative program focused on the critical water issues facing South Central Texas.
Why Sponsor Water Wonks?
By sponsoring this popular educational series, your business will:
✅ Demonstrate Environmental Leadership – Align your brand with water conservation and sustainability, key issues for businesses and communities relying on the Edwards Aquifer.
✅ Connect with an Engaged Audience – Our attendees include policymakers, industry professionals, scientists, educators, and environmentally conscious residents who care deeply about our region’s water future.
✅ Enhance Brand Visibility – As a sponsor, your business will receive recognition in event promotions, during the live lectures, and across our digital platforms, increasing your reach and credibility.
✅ Support Community Education – Help us provide free, expert-led discussions that empower the public with knowledge about water policy, conservation, and protection efforts in South Central Texas.
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