Hays County Growth Talk
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SBCA EVENT:
Hays County Growth Talk
WHEN: November 12, Sunday, 1-3pm
WHERE: Vista Brewing, 13551 RM 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
RSVP: Facebook
Hays County could have 1 million residents by 2060, according to the Texas State Demographer’s office. Can the county handle that many people? Local environmental organizations will examine this question at the Hays County Growth Talk, a free event for the public on November 12 at Vista Brewing in Driftwood. You’ll be able to enjoy Vista’s food and beverages while listening to our expert panel discuss the growth issues facing Hays. Will the county have enough water supplies for everyone? How many new roads will be built? How much green space will be destroyed? What can county officials do to make sure that Hays grows in a smart and sustainable way?
Save Barton Creek Association is co-sponsoring the Hays County Growth Talk with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, the Watershed Association, San Marcos River Foundation, Save Our Springs Alliance, and Clean Water Action. Our panel will include:
Jenna Walker — Director of Watershed Services, Meadows Center for Water & the Environment, Texas State University
Doug Wierman — Meadows Center Fellow; Hydrogeologist; President, Blue Creek Consulting
Scott Way — Chair, Hays County Parks & Open Space Advisory Commission (POSAC)
Jay Blazek Crossley — Executive Director, Farm&City; Founder, Texas Streets Coalition
We'll also have time for an audience Q&A, and we'll suggest action steps that you can take to let your elected officials know how you feel. There's no question that Hays County will grow more. The real question is whether it will grow in a good way.
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