It's not too late to help GEAA make our match

Dear GEAA members and friends,

Thank you so much to those of you who have responded so generously to this year’s membership renewal.  As of today, we are $7,500 short of realizing the full matching funds offered by the S/M Hixon Family Foundation.  If you have yet to renew your membership, please do so today.  All donations will be matched, and donations of $200 or more will be matched 2:1.  What a deal!  You can donate on-line here, or send your donation to GEAA at PO Box 15618, San Antonio, Texas 78212.
Here are a couple of items that you might find interesting:
The Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy wants your congregation to join Water Leadership for Texas: Be a Water Captain! 
Water Captains are local members of the faith community who partner with state and local leaders to make sure the Texas water planning process works for everyone. Register to attend the Water Captains Leadership Conference in Austin June 29-30, 2014 - Join Water Captains from around the state to learn about water planning from state leaders and water experts. Local Presentations - Host presentations for your congregation or group by Water Captains staff members Regional Workshops - Attend a one-day intensive on water issues in your area and meet local water leaders Citizen's Guide - Serve on a team from your region and help "write the book" on water planning for the rest of us!  Read more here.
And, if you are concerned about how Proposition 6/SWIFT Funds are to be allocated, consider attending the TWDB Board meetings to be held April 17 in Austin at the Texas State Capitol
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold two Board meetings to discuss innovative water solutions for Texas and financial assistance for water projects.  The two meetings will be held in Austin at the Texas State Capitol Building, 1100 Congress Avenue, Room E2.030, on April 17, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.  
The morning session will include presentations and discussions from external experts on innovative water solutions to conserve and manage existing water supplies in Texas, as well as ideas on developing new supplies for Texas.
The TWDB afternoon agenda will include consideration of financial assistance for water projects around Texas, as well as briefings and discussions on SWIFT rule development and drought conditions.
The public and interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend and provide public comment at both meetings.
Hope you are enjoying this lovely spring day.
Annalisa Peace, Executive Director, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance

You can always keep up with interesting water news on GEAA's Face Book page

and, you can mail contributions to support GEAA to PO Box 15618, San Antonio, Texas 78212

 

4/12 One Village Service Day: Bouldin Creek Cleanup

April One Village Service Day When: Saturday, April 12, 11am-3pm Where: Meet in park across from the Amala Foundation 1006 S. 8th St. Austin, TX 78704  Dear Community – youth, parents, friends, and volunteers, For our next Service Day, One Village will be turning it's attention to serving the Amala Foundation's backyard.  One Village will be partnering with the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, and Keep Austin Beautiful to help clean up Bouldin Creek. If you are able to join us, please RSVP on our Facebook event page.   Here is our schedule for the day: 11am: Meet in the park across from Amala** 11:15-12:30pm: Bouldin Creek Cleanup 12:30pm: Walk to Butler Park 1-2:30pm: Lunch and Village Talking Circle 3pm: End of the day in park across from Amala. **Please note: the Amala Foundation will be closed for a wedding. This is a community event.  All are welcome.  Please feel free to bring friends and family. Youth Transportation: We are in need of volunteers willing to help transport youth from their homes to the Service Day. If you are able to support One Village in this way, please email eva@amalafoundation.org.   If you have any other questions, please contact EvaClaire at eva@amalafoundation.org, and (512)565-6187. We hope to see you there! With Gratitude, Amala Foundation *As a reminder, Gmail users, you may need to "drag" our emails from your Promotions folder and "drop" them into your Primary folder so you ensure you receive them. 1006 S. 8th Street Austin, TX 78704 512.476.8884 www.amalafoundation.org

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Certified Interpretive Guide Training Workshop - begins April 28th

Do you want to create meaningful experiences and memories that last a lifetime?

The Hill Country Alliance (HCA) and Travis Audubon are offering an Interpretation class that will help
you connect the minds and hearts of your audience to the beauty of nature and the mysteries of
history.

The more hearts we touch, the more minds we inspire,

the better the future for our Hill Country.

Certified Interpretive Guide Training Workshop #4

 Monday and Tuesday, April 28 & 29, 2014 and 

Monday and Tuesday, May 5 & 6, 2014

at a Private ranch near Austin, TX

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Hill Country Alliance, in partnership with the National Association for
Interpretation (NAI), is offering a course for anyone who delivers messages about natural,
cultural or historic sites or who would generally like to more effectively connect with
audiences of any size about the importance of protecting the Hill Country.

This 32-hour class will teach you to:
- Emotionally connect the audience with the presentation topic.
- Use recent research on social behavior and learning.
- Tailor programs for diverse audiences and various learning styles.
- Improve communication and presentation skills.
- Design and practice a full presentation by the end of the course.

Instructor:

Clark Hancock, Certified Interpretive Trainer: clktemhan@me.com or call (512) 507-1627.

Cost:

Course only: $245 or Course with NAI Certification: $375
Fees include materials

Scholarships may be considered on request. This is a small class, only 12 seats
are available. Please email christy@hillcountryalliance.org for more information
and to begin registration.

CARDtalk: CAMPO Open House April 2, 2014

CAMPO Open House April 2, 2014 

You can help shape the future of the transportation systems in Hays County and our metropolitan area by attending an open house from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2nd at the San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E Hopkins St. Please see the Open House announcement below. The plans developed by CAMPO (Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) set the strategy for future roadways and public transportation systems that use federal funds - almost all of the larger projects.  Your input into this planning process is vital to the future of our region.  Please attend and participate.

For information on CARD's support of the Hays County Transportation Growth Corridor Plan, see the Transportation page on our website.

CARD Steering Committee