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Water in Hopkins County professional series by Mario Villarino

Water in Hopkins County professional series by Mario Villarino
  • PublishedSeptember 14, 2022


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The importance of water cannot be overstated or overvalued. Though we often take it for granted, access to abundant, clean, safe, and affordable water affects our health, drives our economy, and adds to our quality of life. Unfortunately, millions of people around the world live in places where water is so limited or in such poor quality that much of their day is spent finding water to meet bare necessities.

Water in these regions is essential for survival, but ironically much of this water is contaminated and is a major source of sickness and disease. Water is important to practically every aspect of our life, and in ways we often do not recognize or appreciate.

Water is essential to food production, transportation, sanitation and health, energy production, recreation, and even politics. The most prosperous civilizations have always enjoyed Access to fresh water, and the lack of water has been the downfall of others.

To understand the future challenges that faces Texas Water in Hopkins County, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has scheduled the presentation series “ Looking to the Future: Water in Hopkins County”. In this series, Texas AgriLife water experts will discuss the way urbanization and growth is affecting Texas Water, and how Hopkins County can be a leader in protecting our most valuable resources.

The event is scheduled for Friday September 23, 2022 at the Gray’s Building located in Pacific Park (413 Beckham St, Sulphur Springs Texas) starting at 11:00 AM. During the program, city sprawl, storms and streams, inevitable Texas drought, and citizen and community involvement topics will be discussed. The program is planned to end at 3:30 PM. Light refreshments will be offered. This program is free and no registration is required.  

For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at m-villarino@tamu.edu.

Contributed by Mario Villarino

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Written By
Taylor Nye

Taylor Nye is the editor of Front Porch News. She has degrees from the University of Wisconsin in human biology, Latin American studies, and public health. She has previously worked at the Wisconsin State Journal, Tucson Weekly and Sulphur Springs News-Telegram. As a sixth generation Hopkins County resident, she loves celebrating our heritage and history.