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A Hill Country Series on Flood, Drought, & Our Future

The future of water in the Hill Country starts here, and it starts with you. Join your neighbors each Wednesday in October for Rooted in Resilience, a powerful four-part series exploring what it means to live with water and protect what we love.

Together, we’ll uncover the science behind flooding, the policies that shape our water use, and the local actions that make our watershed stronger. Each session is just $15 (or only $10 each when you register for more than one) and every ticket enters you into a raffle to win a rainwater catchment system and other great giveaways.

With only 100 tickets available per workshop, spots will go fast, so reserve yours today and be part of the conversation that will shape our community’s future.

Lecture Schedule

Sessions will include a presentation followed by a Q&A and guided walk down to Cibolo Creek for those interested.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025: When the Waters Rise: Flooding and the Future of the Upper Cibolo

Speakers: Ryan Bass, City of Boerne Environmental Program Manager & Jeff Carroll, PE, CFM and Director of Engineering & Mobility for the City of Boerne

Wednesday, October 15, 2025: From Austin to the Aquifer: How Multi-Level Policy Shapes the Waters of the Upper Cibolo

Speaker: Suzanne Williams, Texas Water Company Conservation Manager and Rachel Hanes, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Policy Manager

Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Watershed Resilience: Local Tools for a Changing Landscape

Speaker: Joan Bryant, P.E., and Engineer at San Antonio River Authority (SARA) and Troy Dorman, Ph.D., P.E., CFM and Vice President at Halff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025: Voices from the Cibolo: A Community Dialogue on What Comes Next

Panel discussion with all speakers moderated by Tom Mengler.