2017 Fall Technical Conference - San Antonio

Protecting Our Precious Resource - Texas Waters
Thursday, October 19, 2017
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
San Antonio, Texas

AAEES assembled leaders from across public utilities, academia, industry, consulting, and resource planning to provide perspective and insight on the constraints they are facing with regard to Texas water resources. Our collection of notable experts presented available options and programs that have worked to secure the future of Texas waters.

State of the San Antonio Water System
Robert R. Puente
President/CEO
San Antonio Water System

Headwaters at the Comal: Restoration, Education, Community
Nancy Pappas
Project Director
New Braunfels Utilities

Challenges to Texas Water Quality and Availability
Dr. Danny D. Reible, P.E., BCEE
Donovan Maddox Distinguished Engineering Chair
Texas Tech University

Innovation in Resource Recovery - A Texas Perspective
David R. Jackson, P.E., BCEE
Principal, Vice President
Freese & Nichols

Challenges to Recycling and Reuse of Wastewater from Oil and Gas Wells
Dan Mueller
Director, Natural Gas Exploration and Production
The Environmental Defense Fund

Insights into Water Utilization & Engagement in the South TX Oil Field
Christopher Ashcraft
Vice President
South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable and
Pete Spicer
Senior Environmental Scientist
Conoco Phillips eagle Ford Water Leader

What Makes the San Antonio River Important
Suzanne Scott
General Manager
San Antonio River Authority

The Regional Water Planning Process - A Success Story
Kathleen Jackson
Board Member
Texas Water Development Board