Schreiner University will host the Fall 2025 Texas Water Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 6 -7:30 p.m. in the CCAC Ballroom 2 on campus.
The event, titled “After the Flood: Recovery & Renewal in the Upper Guadalupe River Basin – A Grassroots Perspective,” will bring together local experts, community leaders and residents to reflect on the July 4 floods and explore the future of riparian restoration and regional resilience.
The free public event is part of the ongoing Texas Water Symposium series, produced in partnership with the Hill Country Alliance and Texas Public Radio. The event 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; and Bridget Symm, Hunt Preservation Society.
Becky Etzler of the Riverside Nature Center will moderate the session.
Topics will include local perspectives on flood damage and community response, riparian restoration strategies, including debris management and native plant selection, and lessons learned from similar Hill Country flood events.
The symposium, which will be recorded and aired on Texas Public Radio, is an opportunity for students, residents and decision-makers to join in a conversation about sustainable water management and regional recovery efforts.
The 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.