# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Central Texas focused symposium that supports water providers with the resources needed to implement successful water conservation programs.About this EventThis year, we are focused on sharing information around emerging technologies and policies that are shaping the future of development across Central Texas. We will hear from state and national experts on the rise of data center growth, research of new water supplies, and evolving stakeholder engagement practices.When: Wednesday, March 4, 2025 - 8:00 - 3:30Where: LBJ Student Center @ Texas State University, 310 Student Center Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666What: Download Agenda (Full Agenda Coming Soon!)16th Annual Central Texas Water Conservation SymposiumDrops, Development, and Data: Navigating the Next Era of Water ConservationProgram Highlights:Keynote: Thirsty Data: Water Use and the Projected Data Center Boom in TexasErin Kinney, Senior Research Scientist, Coastal Resilience and Communities, Houston Advanced Research CenterSession 1: Rainwater as a New Supply: What’s the Potential?Tank You Very Much: Storing Rain for a Not-So-Rainy DayRobert Mace, Executive Director, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State UniversitySky to Supply: Texas’ First Rainwater Public Water SystemBlake Murden, Chief Executive Officer, Shield Land Stewardship GroupSession 2: Legislative FocusWater Highlights from the 89th Legislative Session: Prop 4 and BeyondSarah Kirkle, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Texas Water AssociationSB 14 Implementation: How utilities are addressing Impact FeesSpeaker TDBSession 3: Interactive SessionBeyond Leak Alerts: Leveraging AMI to Engage Families in Unexpected, Creative, and Fruitful WaysNate Conroy, STEM HeroSession 4: Raising the Bar: Irrigation by DesignUpdating Landscape Irrigation Standards with an Eye Towards ConservationJason Homan, CEO Travis County WCID 17Working with Stakeholders to Build New Programs - Irrigation Plan Review and Operational Irrigation InspectionsNathan Riggs, Conservation Project Coordinator, San Antonio Water SystemLessons Learned: Implementing Frisco’s Irrigation Inspection ProgramRon Garcia, City of Frisco, Utility SuperintendentPost-Conference Field TripMeadows Center for Water and the Environment will host a 1 hour post-symposium tour at Spring Lake, home of San Marcos spring. The tour consists of a glass-bottom boat tour of the crystal-clear headwaters of the San Marcos River, offering views of unique aquatic life, bubbling springs, and historical sites. This will be followed by a walking tour of the wetlands boardwalk to learn about the importance of wetlands and the local flora and fauna that can call this area home. Additional cost of $10._______________________________________________________________________Who Should Attend the 2026 CTWCS?Mayors, City Council, Board Members of MUD's, Regional Water Authorities, City Managers, Water Utility Directors and Staff, Water Conservation Managers, Program Staff and other Relevant Staff, CFO's Finance Directors, Sustainability Directors, Business and Community Leaders, Consultants and Advocates. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e4c04bf0-d87b-11f0-acca-272cf2c95e55-rimg-w1200-h720-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-marcos/2026-central-texas-water-conservation-symposium/100001976959633482 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 49.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Marcos - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Texas State University, LBJ Student Center - **lat**: 29.88930809999999 - **long**: -97.9445154 - **full address**: Texas State University, LBJ Student Center, 301 Student Center Dr, San Marcos, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6992c3bf4d617.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium being held? - **A:** 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium takes place on Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Texas State University, LBJ Student Center, 301 Student Center Dr, San Marcos, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium? - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium range from USD 13 to USD 50 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCTWCS RegistrationUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailablePost-Conference Field TripUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium? - **A:** 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium is organized by Central Texas Water Efficiency Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Central Texas Water Conservation Symposium is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Marcos, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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