NewsDrop-April-2025

THE EAA ENSURES THE FUTURE OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES

By: Nikki Young EAA Senior Community Engagement Administrator

EAA’S ONGOING IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY Committing to Earth Day, Every Day! t FROM POLICY TO PLANTING:

EDUCATING LEADERS EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES EAA’s commitment to Earth Day extends beyond April 22nd — it’s embedded in the ongoing work of the organization. The March 20th EAA Informational Session for Public Office Candidates provided a basic understanding of the EAA’s mission, equipping them to advocate for water conservation and sustainability in their future roles. “Water is a universal, nonpartisan issue,” said Mike De La Garza, Executive Director for Commu nications & Outreach. “We offer potential community leaders the benefit of our resources and expertise, as they govern within their own communi ties. That is the mutually beneficial relationship we desire to have.”

GROWING CONSERVATION EFFORTS – TAKING THE GIVE AWAY ON THE ROAD Building on the success of the Fall 2024 EAA Plant Giveaway, the EAA is taking the Texas Native Plants Giveaway on the road with its “Rooted in Texas” campaign. The May 9th Lytle event will provide free native plants to residents, encouraging them to implement water-wise landscaping. This initiative is not only in line with Earth Day principles but also emphasizes long-term sus tainability and aquifer health.

EAA informs community leaders and empowers resi dents to play their part in protecting our region’s most vital resource. Additionally, the planned launch of “Aquifer In-Sight,” a new YouTube news magazine program, will further expand the reach of the EAA’s conservation message.

In the spirit of Earth Day, the Edwards Aquifer Authority endeavors to drive impactful conservation efforts, focusing on education, sustainability, and community engagement. Through initiatives such as the EAA Info Session for Public Office Can didates, the EdTalks Series, and the upcoming Texas Native Plants Giveaway in Lytle, Texas, the

INTRODUCING AQUIFER IN-SIGHT – EXPANDING THE REACH OF CONSERVATION NEWS To complement the NewsDrop and Podcast publica tions and programs, the EAA is launching “Aquifer In-Sight”- a YouTube news magazine program that serves as the newest addition to the agency’s out reach efforts. “Education is at the heart of everything we do,” said Ann-Margaret Gonzalez, Senior Public Affairs Lead co-host of the show. “With ‘Aquifer

In-Sight,’ we’re bringing the stories of our agen cy’s initiatives to life by creating a new visu ally appealing avenue to connect people to the importance of protecting our groundwater resource in an engaging and viewable way.” This new YouTube series is designed to help indi viduals of all ages understand the vital role water conservation plays in preserving the Edwards Aquifer and maintaining a sustainable future for all. Be on the lookout for its debut soon!

A FUTURE ROOTED IN CONSERVATION

Through Earth Day initiatives and year-round educational programs, the Edwards Aquifer Authority continues to ensure the future of our natural resources. From policy discussions to plant giveaways , the EAA’s efforts support both immediate action and long-term change. In short, the EAA is planting the seeds for a more sustain able future, rooted in education and action.

The EAA reaffirms its commitment to the health of the Edwards Aquifer and the commu nities depending on it. These ongoing initiatives demonstrate that conservation is not just a one-day event—it’s a committed way of life – to be lived every day.

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