April 27th was Texas Water Day at the Capitol and Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District was thrilled to be a part of it. Exhibits from across the State of Texas proudly displayed water conservation education efforts and items ranging from gardening gloves to shower heads to lawn gauges were freely distributed.
Enlightening and informative presentations regarding water issues in Texas were delivered by Dr. Robert Mace, Deputy Executive Administrator of the Texas Water Development Board, and Dr. Michael Webber, Associate Director of the Center for International Energy and Environmental Policy. Author James Workman discussed his latest novel, Heart of Dryness, How the Last Bushmen Can Help Us Endure the Coming Age of Permanent Drought, and its relevance to our current state of drought. Mr. Workman also emphasized the importance of redefining the consumer relation to water and spoke of the diamond-water paradox. The paradox is the contradiction that while life can exist without diamonds, it cannot exist without water; however, diamonds are worth much, much more than water.
A resounding success, the day not only provided an opportunity for leaders in water conservation efforts to gather and share ideas, but it also highlighted the vital importance of public education.
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