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LWV-Amarillo
President: Joyce Hinsley
djh4290@suddenlink.net
P.O. Box 19333
Amarillo, TX 79114
806-372-5438
News Releases:
Ogallala Commons director speaks on “Ethics of Water Use”
Publications:
Understanding & Conserving our Water Resources (brochure)
LWV-TX Publications:
Guide to Candidate Forums
Newletters:
April VOTER
January VOTER
November VOTER
October VOTER
Calendar:
AMARILLO LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
REGIONAL WATER STUDY & BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Spring 2009 Schedule
Water on the Prairie
All the water that will be, is. Faced with the prediction that the world’s population will increase to nearly eight billion by 2025 those of us now on spaceship Earth must take notice. Water, so necessary for life, is a limited resource. The League of Women Voters has a history of studying complex topics, reaching consensus and advocating for acceptance of their positions. The Public Library is an ideal partner in the current endeavor. They provide research assistance, resources, and space. Both the League and Library invite all the citizens of the Panhandle to join us as we inform ourselves and attempt to find practical answers to the wisest possible management of water resources in our area and for the planet as a whole.
The book discussions will be promoted and presented in cooperation with the Amarillo Library. Books listed below have been chosen by the League of Women Voters Environment Committee in cooperation with the Amarillo Library representative Stacy Yates. The discussion group will meet on Saturday afternoon.
Spring 2009 Schedule |
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| The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan ; Discussion led by Janette Kelly | 1-10-09 |
Central Library 2:00 |
| Ogallala Blue by William Ashworth; Discussion led by Mina Johnson | 2-14-09 |
Central Library 2:00 |
Blue Gold by Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke; Discussion led by Pam Allison |
4-11-09 |
Central Library 2:00 |
Speakers |
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| Exporting Water:
State Senator Kel Seliger |
September 29, 2008 |
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| Area Water Use: Jarrett Atkinson |
November 1, 2008 |
Southwest Library 3:00-4:30 pm |
| Environmental Flow: Laura Mabry, Texas Living Waters |
March 9, 2009 |
Southwest Library 6:30-8:30 pm |
| The Ethics of Water Use: Darryl Birkenfeld, Ogallala Commons | May, 12, 2009 |
Southwest Library 6:30-8:30 pm |
| Possible Speakers not confirmed are: |
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| Agriculture & Water Use: Panel to be chosen | September 2009 |
TBD |
| Regulation in Texas: C.E. Williams |
November 2009 |
TBD |
| Sandra Postel | February 2010 |
TBD |
| Ogallala & Lake Meredith: Tony Burges | April 2010 |
TBD |
| Water Rationing & Economic Development | September 2010 |
TBD |
Further Reading:
-Ogallala Critical Source of Water for Panhandle and West Texas (Op Ed) by Senator Robert Duncan and Senator Kel Seliger
Sierra Club
Texas Living Waters Project
Other Links:
Potter County (elections)
Randall County
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