UTSA hosts documentary on efforts to create green solutions in water planning
Share this Story(Feb. 3, 2014) -- On Monday, Feb. 10, the UTSA College of Public Policy will host an exclusive screening of "Water Blues Green Solutions" from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the Durango Building Southwest Room (1.124) on the UTSA Downtown Campus. UTSA will present the screening in partnership with SAWS, the San Antonio River Authority, the Edwards Aquifer Authority and Penn State Media.
The one-hour documentary produced by Penn State Media details the stories of four communities across the United States including San Antonio that are working to create green solutions for the water problems in their cities. San Antonio is highlighted for its attempts to conserve, reuse and protect the Edwards Aquifer.
Following the documentary, the College of Public Policy will host a panel discussion that includes:
- Robert R. Puente, SAWS general Manger, President and CEO
- Roland Ruiz, Edwards Aquifer Authority general manager
- Suzanne Scott, San Antonio River Authority general manager
- J. Allen Carnes, mayor of Uvalde, Texas
The film's producer, Frank Christopher, an Academy Award nominee and six-time Emmy Award winner will moderate the panel.
Free parking for both UTSA events is available in lot D-3 beneath Interstate 35.
To RSVP for the Feb. 10 event, contact Erin Jines, UTSA College of Public Policy at erin.jines@utsa.edu or 210-458-3213.
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