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City provides free screening of new water conservation documentary
By Kim Nguyen, Staff Writer
The Allen Public Library will host a free screening of the new water conservation documentary, "Texas: The State of Flowing Water” Monday evening.
The documentary lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and will be followed by raffle drawings for various prizes.
“Texas: The State of Flowing Water” examines water resource threats facing Texas and looks at what people can do to protect the state’s most precious natural resource. The documentary features images of rivers, springs, bays and estuaries, plus interviews with a wide array of experts, stakeholders and policy makers in Texas. It is the fourth in an award-winning series of water resource documentaries produced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
Smith said the documentary was also shown earlier in the month and had an adequate turnout.
“We had close to 50 people watch the video last time, which is a good turnout, but this is something that everyone needs to see,” she said. “The reason why we’re showing the film is to bring awareness of the water in the state and why it’s important to conserve.”
The documentary is made possible in part by a grant from the federal Sport Fish Restoration Program, which funds nearly $18 million in Texas conservation efforts each year from purchases of fishing equipment and motorboat fuels. It is part of a multi-year TPWD communication initiative called “Texas: The State Of Water,” supported this year with additional sponsor funding from the San Antonio River Authority, Brazos River Authority, the Texas Water Foundation and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, according to the documentary’s companion Web site.
Among other things, the documentary will explore the vital importance of water for humans, as well as the diverse groups of fish and wildlife that depend on water for survival. The video will look at the threats facing Texas’ waterways and what can be done to protect the natural resource and diminish the risk of future water shortages. Impacts to the natural flow of rivers will be examined, including a profile of the Fastrill Reservoir project, which is proposed for the same area where a new national wildlife refuge is being created on the Neches River.
Climate change is a new topic explored in “The State of Flowing Water.” The documentary will follow the trend of how changing weather conditions and patterns could alter Texas ecology. It will also examine the importance of keeping Texas rivers flowing into coastal estuaries and bays. It will look at how increasing municipal demand has elevated the importance of water conservation measures. It explores the link between creek beds and aquifer recharge. It shows how more Texans are gaining an appreciation of our rivers and bays through the ever-increasing number of designated paddling trails.
The documentary includes a brief look at the trend of green building and how simple steps people can take can collectively do a lot to diminish future water shortages.
Smith also wants to remind Allen residents that July is smart irrigation month.
“Allen residents can start conserving water by checking irrigation systems and perform maintenance to make sure there is no unnecessary water loss and adjust irrigation systems seasonally,” she said. “The city also frequently provides classes for more tips.”
The free screening of “Texas: The State of Flowing Water” will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Allen Public Library civic auditorium.
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