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-----Original Message----- From: Colorado River Foundation <[email protected]> To: germanyj <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, Mar 1, 2012 11:19 am Subject: CRF March Barstow Speaker Series If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online. Share This: About Us | Programs | Events | Donate | Contact Us | Volunteer Half Full -- Half Empty? A Candid Conversation of the Future of Water in Texas The Barstow Speaker Series hosted by the Colorado River Foundation Event Details Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:00-8:30am Check-In & Breakfast Served 8:30-10:00am Presentation at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin 98 San Jacinto Boulevard Tickets Regular Non-Member - $40.00 CRF Tributary League Member - FREE CRF River Society Member & Student - $20.00 To purchase tickets, please go to http://coloradoriver.org/events/barstow-speaker-series, email [email protected] or call 512-498-1587. Proceeds benefit the Colorado River Foundation. Distinguished Speaker Panel Laura Huffman Texas State Director, The Nature Conservancy Laura J. Huffman assumed the role of Texas State Director of The Nature Conservancy in June 2008. Mrs. Huffman heads a Texas staff of nearly 100 scientists, conservation experts, and support staff working at preserves and projects across the state, including more than a dozen major freshwater conservation projects of critical importance. A native of Austin, Texas, Mrs. Huffman has long devoted substantial time to advancing environmental causes such as projects to protect water-supply quality and public green spaces. As deputy city manager for San Marcos from 1994 to 2002 and assistant city manager for Austin from 2002 to 2008, she spearheaded key watershed protection and economic development initiatives for both cities. Mrs. Huffman earned a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. Becky Motal General Manager, LCRA Rebecca S. Motal became the Lower Colorado River Authority's 10th general manager on July 2, 2011. She is the first female general manager in LCRA's history. Motal first began working for LCRA in 1972 after receiving a bachelor's degree in math from the University of Texas. She left to pursue a law degree and worked as an environmental attorney before returning to LCRA in 1987. Motal returned to serve as manager of Economic and Financial Planning. In 2007, she was promoted to Executive Manager of External Affairs, where she coordinated LCRA's activities with state and federal regulatory agencies. In that position, Motal had oversight over local governmental affairs, public affairs, customer service and corporate events. Motal, a Corpus Christi native, has three degrees from the University of Texas at Austin: a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics, a law degree, and a master's degree in business administration. She is also on the Board of the Texas Public Power Association. Andrew Sansom Executive Director, Tecas River Systems Institute Andrew Sansom is one of Texas’ leading conservationists. He is a former Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Executive Director of the Texas Nature Conservancy. For his commitment to the management and protection of natural resources, Mr. Sansom is a recipient of the Chevron Conservation Award, The Chuck Yeager Award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, The Pugsley Medal from the National Park Foundation, the Seton Award from the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nature Conservancy. He is a Distinguished Alumnus of Austin College and Texas Tech University. Mr. Sansom now serves as Research Professor of Geography and Executive Director of the River Systems Institute at Texas State University where he coordinates university policy and research related to freshwater resources, manages th e headwaters of the San Marcos River; administers the most extensive freshwater environmental education program in Texas; and supervises the training and coordination of more than 1000 volunteer water monitors in rivers and streams throughout the State. Edward Vaughn Chairman, Water Development Board Edward Vaughan is an attorney in private practice. He serves as a director of Security State Bank of Pearsall, a director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattleraisers Association, a director of The Former Texas Rangers Foundation, an advisory director of First State Bank of Uvalde, and an advisory director of the Texas Agricultural Land Trust. Mr. Vaughan is a past president, chairman, and director of the Texas Lyceum. A member of the Texas Water Development Board since 2008, Mr.Vaughan was appointed chairman in December 2010. He serves as the Board's representative on the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council. A frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars and related programs, Mr. Vaughan holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas and a law degree from St. Mary's University. His term expires on December 31, 2013. Moderated By Evan Smith CEO & Editor in Chief, The Texas Tribune Evan Smith is the Editor in Chief and CEO of The Texas Tribune, a non-profit, non-partisan digital news organization based in Austin. The Tribune's deep coverage of Texas politics and public policy can found at its website, texastribune.org; in the pages of the New York Times; and in newspapers and on TV and radio stations across the state. In not quite two years in operation, the Tribune has won two Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, a general excellence award from the Online News Association and a Knight-Batten award for innovations in journalism. Before co-founding the Tribune, Evan spent nearly 18 years at Texas Monthly, including eight years as Editor and a year as President and Editor in Chief. On his watch, Texas Monthly twice won the National Magazine Award for General Excellence. About the Barstow Speaker Series Created by a generous gift from the Barstow Foundation, the goal of the Barstow Speaker Series is to bring prominent business, community, and environmental leaders to address members and friends of the Colorado River Foundation on a variety of topics pertaining to environmental stewardship. P.O. Box 50029, Austin, Texas 78763-0029 [email protected] • 512.498.1587 • www.coloradoriver.org This email was sent to [email protected]. 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