Throughout history, water has played a critical role in our state’s economic, social, and cultural dynamics.  At this point along the journey, Texans have entered a critical phase of implementing a statewide water resource management plan and developing state water policy. 

Sponsored by the River Systems Institute, Charting the Course will feature symposia focusing on how far we have come in terms of water management and where we are headed in the future. We will highlight the development of the 2007 Texas Water Plan, the implications and obstacles to its implementation, and how policy activities of the next legislative session can provide a framework for overcoming these obstacles.  In addition, the event will provide insight into the complexity of water resource planning issues, including water conservation, reuse, environmental flows, and groundwater management. 

A full range of conference activities will be offered including:

• Symposia and presentations by the state’s leading scientists and representatives from water resource management agencies
• Panel discussions from key legislative members
• Exhibits by water-related governmental, educational, and research entities
• Continuing Education Courses on water management tools and technologies
• Student poster contest

Please join us, as Charting the Course will strive to advance us further toward successfully managing water resources now and in the future.