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More about the 2009 CSA Finalists, the Keynote Presenter and recipient of the W. Neal Kocurek Legacy Award can be viewed by clicking here.

ECT Corporate Council kicks off with LCRA General Manager Tom Mason

On April 6, Envision Central Texas kicked off a series of informal "Corporate Council" breakfasts with key regional leaders for its supporters from the business community. Featured speaker for the first event was the Lower Colorado River Authority's General Manager Tom Mason who discussed the key challenges facing the region in water and energy. Mason noted that climate changes are expected to create larger floods and longer droughts in the coming years. He cited the current drought and said that last year saw the lowest inflow for the Highland Lakes since levels were first recorded in 1942. He predicted that the top three ways to secure additional water for the future was through conservation, desalinization and reuse. To read more click here.