Texas A&M University Texarkana to Host Public Symposium About The Future of Water in Texas

The future of Texas water in the face of population growth is a controversial issue and one that Texas A&M University-Texarkana will address in a symposium at 5 p.m. on September 30 in Eagle Hall, located in the University Center at the A&M-Texarkana campus, 7101 University Ave. The symposium, entitled The Future of Water in Texas, will host five panelists who are experts on Texas water issues. The panelists will discuss and debate a variety of issues regarding the state’s water resources. Dr. Kenneth Banks will address how population growth and urban development will negatively impact Lake Lewisville— a large reservoir that supplies much of the region’s water—unless growth is managed. Dallas-area.

Professional Geoscientist, Mr. James Brown, will also discuss challenges caused by population growth, contending that the state must employ new technologies and management practices to ensure Texas does not become “water limited” in pursuing future growth and quality of life opportunities.

A public question-and-answer session will follow the panelists’ presentation of their talking points. The symposium is the first event of A&M-Texarkana’s new thematic program and lecture series.

For more information, please contact Dr. Corrine Hinton (903 223-3124) or Dr. Michael Perri (903 223-3194). You can also go to Tamut.Edu.