The three-day event will bring together elected officials, state conservation leaders, water scientists, landowners, resource managers, and community leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of water in Far West Texas.
The conference builds on the success of the inaugural 2024 Water in the Desert gathering and reflects the growing regional demand for informed, practical dialogue around groundwater, surface water, infrastructure investment, and stewardship in one of the most arid regions of the state.
Speakers include Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Chairman and West Texas Landowner Paul L. Foster, members of the Texas Legislature, county judges representing rural West Texas communities, and U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales.
Nationally recognized water expert Brian Richter, author and president of Sustainable Waters, will deliver the keynote address, focusing on water scarcity and solutions in a drying climate.
Additional sessions will explore groundwater science, produced water, data center demand, legislative action, county-level challenges, and emerging research initiatives underway in West Texas.
Conference speakers also include leadership from the Texas Water Development Board, including Ashley Morgan, director, and John Dupnik, deputy executive administrator for the Office of Water Science and Conservation. Groundwater Conservation District directors, long-time West Texas landowners, and regional practitioners will share on-the-ground perspectives from managing water in arid landscapes
$95. Organizers encourage early registration, as space is limited and lodging in Alpine fills quickly.
Alpine , TX