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1 Environmental Flows and Water Conservation Efforts Emily Seldomridge Water Policy and Outreach Specialist May 7, 2014 Galveston Bay Foundation Highway 3, Webster, TX
2 Galveston Bay Foundation Mission: to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system and its tributaries for present users and for posterity Four Target Areas Advocacy Conservation Education Research
3 Galveston Bay: A local treasure with national significance Largest bay in Texas and 7 th largest in US 600 square miles (384,000 acres) 2 nd most productive bay in US Largest blue crab harvest in state 1/3 of state s commercial fishing income 3 rd largest concentration of privately-owned marinas Ever growing recreation and ecotourism
4 Freshwater is in high demand Population in Galveston Bay Watershed ~12 million people Expected to double in 50 years Uses of water Irrigation, municipal, and energy/industry Majority (60%) of freshwater in Galveston Bay is from wastewater return flows
5 Oysters need freshwater to live! Environmental flows messaging centered around oysters and water conservation
6 Consequences of low freshwater inflows During typical year 745,000 acre-feet/month
7 Consequences of low freshwater inflows During drought 160,000 acre-feet/month
8 Conservation Meeting water demands for people and the environment
9 Rain Barrel Program Rotating regional workshops For small fee participants leave with barrel More than just rain barrels! Ways to reduce outdoor water Importance of water saving fixtures 2013: Over 130,650 gallons of water saved
10 Printed Outreach Materials Oyster table tents Water conservation brochures Save Water, Save Oysters, Save Galveston Bay! Bookmarks Infographics Listarticle
11 Webinars and Publications Keep Rivers Flowing webinar series 3 part series: April 30, May 28, June 25 Designing Water Rate Structures for Conservation: February 2014 Save Water, Save Rivers, Save Money Sprayed Away: Seven Ways to Reduce Texas Outdoor Water Use More publications on TexasLivingWaters.org
12 Blog: Texas Water Solutions Biweekly posts Focus: shaping Texas water policies to provide enough water for Texans and the state s economy without depleting long-term water supplies or damaging the environment Sign up today!
13 Community Outreach Targeted outreach Conservation Organizations Civic Groups Master Naturalists and Gardeners Home Owner Associations Environmental Event Booths Bay Day
14 Water Efficiency Network Water professionals working together towards conservation Municipalities Water providers Water conservation advocates Monthly meetings to discuss water efficiency successes and obstacles Annual water conservation symposium Gulf Coast-Montgomery County and Central Texas
15 Galveston Bay report card Provide the public with citizen-driven, science-based measures to assess the health of the bay Goal to promote the conservation of Galveston Bay s natural resources and increase public participation in the creation of and support for management strategies that protect the bay Scheduled to be released in 2015
16 TexasLivingWaters.org
17 GalvBay.org
18 BackTheBay.org
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20 Future water conservation strategies Working with local suppliers to regionalize and enhance water conservation measures Focus on reduction of outdoor irrigation Environmental flows Secure water rights to protect flows
21 When sufficient water from Texas rivers and streams fails to reach the Gulf of Mexico, it can cause shortages that prevent communities, habitats, farms and ranch lands from getting the fresh water they need to stay healthy and productive. How concerned are you about the amount of fresh water that reaches the Texas coast? Texas Extremely concerned Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not too concerned 3 2 Unfamiliar with the issue 2 3 Coastal 77% are concerned about the amount of fresh water that reaches the Texas coast. Survey of TX Voters conducted for American Wetlands Foundation March 2014
22 Upcoming Events May 17: GBF s Marsh Mania May 28: Keep Rivers Flowing webinar May 31: City of Conroe/LSGCD hosting irrigation symposium October 18-19: Bike Around the Bay
23 QUESTIONS? Emily Seldomridge, PhD Water Policy and Outreach Specialist x 218
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