KERRVILLE, TX – Schreiner University is proud to host the Fall 2025 Texas Water Symposium on Thursday, October 23, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the CCAC Ballroom 2 on campus. This season’s event, titled “After the Flood: Recovery & Renewal in the Upper Guadalupe River Basin – A Grassroots Perspective,” brings together local experts, community leaders, and residents to reflect on the devastating July 4th floods and explore the future of riparian restoration and regional resilience.

This free public event is part of the ongoing Texas Water Symposium series, produced in partnership with the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio, and it exemplifies Schreiner’s commitment to community engagement, environmental stewardship, and public education in the Texas Hill Country.

Panelists include:

• Clinton Carter, Bandera County River Authority & Groundwater District
• Jeremy Walther, Kerrville Urban Trail System
• Suzanne Davis, Wimberley & Blanco River Resident
• Bridget Symm, Hunt Preservation Society

The session will be moderated by Becky Etzler of the Riverside Nature Center.

Topics will include:

• Local perspectives on flood damage and community response
• Riparian restoration strategies, including debris management and native plant selection
• Lessons learned from similar Hill Country flood events

As a recorded event aired on Texas Public Radio, the symposium is an opportunity for students, residents, and decision-makers to join in a critical conversation about sustainable water management and regional recovery efforts.

RSVP is encouraged at bit.ly/fall-txwater25.

This event underscores Schreiner University’s role as the Hill Country’s University and advances its strategic vision of equipping students and communities to “Enter with Hope; Leave with Achievement.” It reflects Core Goals 2 and 3 of the Schreiner 2030 Strategic Plan by fostering regional partnerships and creating spaces for learning that extend beyond the classroom.