Regional Cooperation:
Watchword for 2005 Summit
"In order to maintain our quality of life, fill the needs of our communities,
and strengthen our economic competitiveness, 
everyone
must work together to address our vast water needs," said keynote speaker
Sen. John Cornyn. "Communities must be able to utilize all possible tools,
from employing alternative methods and varied technologies to creating partnerships
within regions and watersheds." He added, "when it comes to water issues,
I hope that we can work together toward a common vision, resolving our conflicts,
and balancing the needs of the citizens, the producers, and the land."
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
Gov. Rick Perry encourages attendees to craft "roadmap to future progress". Read the proclamation.
California
develops new approaches to water supply issues. Download
the excerpts * from the PowerPoint presentation by
Arthur Baggett (left), Chairman of the California State Water Resources
Control Board.
Work Sessions focus on potential projects for the Lower
Valley. Get the details on the sessions including
the posters and session agreements.
*This is an 8mb PDF file.
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2005 PLANNING COMMITTEE
| Co-Chairman Ray Prewett Texas Citrus Mutual |
Co-Chairman Ron Thomas Harlingen Water Works |
| Ken Jones LRGVDC |
Joe Barrera Brownsville Irrigation |
| Randy Blankinship Texas Parks & Wildlife |
Charles Browning North Alamo WSC |
| Mary Lou Campbell Sierra Club |
Jim Darling RGR Water Authority |
| Jerry Freeman South Texas College |
Robert Flores Texas Water Dev. Board |
| Wayne Halbert Harlingen Irrigation |
Tito Nieto LRGA |
| Bill Norris NRS Engineers |
Roy Rodriguez McAllen Public Utility |
| Pat Townsend, Jr. Mission EDA |
Carlos Rubinstein Rio Grande Watermaster |
