About Us
The Texas
Water Foundation is a non-profit organization
established for the purpose of generating a heightened
public awareness among all Texans regarding the vital
role water plays in our daily lives. Water impacts key
elements of the quality of life Texans enjoy, from human
health and economic growth to our natural environment.
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Officers
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Kip Averitt, Chair
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Kathleen Hartnett White, Vice Chair |
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C.E. Williams, Secretary
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2011 Board of Directors
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G. Hughes Abell |
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J. E. "Buster" Brown |
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Jim Dannenbaum |
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Mary Ann Dickinson |
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Tom Duck |
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Ken Kramer |
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Robert Puente |
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Andy Sansom |
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Ex Officio Advisory
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Representative Allan Ritter |
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Commissioner
Buddy Garcia |
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Representative Walter "Four" Price |
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Executive Director |
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Carole Baker |
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Under the
leadership of a distinguished Board of Directors, the
Texas Water Foundation will play a prominent role in
raising the level of discussion on key water issues
facing the State of Texas into the next century.
The Texas
Water Foundation will serve the state well by educating
Texans about the state's water resources and the
importance of protecting, conserving and enhancing these
resources for the use and enjoyment of future
generations of Texans.
"The mission
of the Texas Water Foundation is to maintain and enhance
the quality of life for all Texans by mobilizing Texans
to recognize the vital role water plays in protecting
human health, supporting economic growth and
safeguarding natural resources."
Several issues have become apparent during the development and
implementation of the Regional Water Planning Process:
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Far too few Texans understand the important role that water
plays in our lives;
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A number of important and innovative water related
activities across Texas need to be showcased as examples for the
rest of the state; and
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Long-range planning requires an informed citizenry.
Based upon these observations and the realization that
water issues will continue to play a major role in the
state's economic and policy arenas, several individuals
concerned about the future of water in Texas began
searching for a way to bring water issues before the
public. The result was the creation of the Texas Water
Foundation.
The Texas Water Foundation is a privately funded
non-profit organization which seeks to lessen the burden
of government by educating the citizens of Texas about
water issues so they will be better informed and
prepared to participate in the state's water planning
goals so that they will implement the role of water
efficiency in their everyday lives.
Sources of funding include:
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