Monthly Talks
Save Texas Streams' monthly talks bring community members together to learn about water quality, conservation, and environmental justice. Each event features a guest speaker who brings fresh perspectives on protecting our region's vulnerable watersheds. Topics range from the latest in conservation science and environmental policy to local environmental history and grassroots success stories. It’s an easygoing, engaging space to learn something new, meet like-minded neighbors, and leave inspired to protect Central Texas's natural resources.
Upcoming Talks
Groundwater Management with Charlie Flatten
May 20, 2026 | 7 - 8 PMÂ
la Madeleine, 5493 Brodie Lane, Austin, TX 78745
As Texas continues into drought, clean freshwater is a finite resource. The Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District manages the allocation of our region's groundwater, so there is enough to go around for local landowners, municipalities, farmers, ranchers, and industries. Join us for an evening with Charlie Flatten, General Manager for BSEACD, as he gives a brief history of the District and explains the ins and outs of Central Texas groundwater management.
Charlie is a Hill Country native with a background in small business, regional water planning, and groundwater management. His work has always been a close collaboration with groundwater conservation districts, river authorities, regional flood and water planning groups, state-level agencies, and local stakeholders to promote sustainable water management strategies and protect the community’s groundwater resources. He is motivated by clean flowing swimming holes, spicy BBQ, polkas (Czech, German, Polish, or Tex-Mex); and believes that sustainable water management must be based on science, education, and a cooperative dialogue between the Hill Country’s diverse communities.Â
Feel free to arrive anytime between 6:30 and 7 PM to order food / drinks and socialize. The presentation will begin at 7 PM and run for roughly 1 hour with Q&A to follow. We hope to see you there!
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