Drought and Demand: Understanding our Water Supply
April 22, 2025 Drought and Demand : Canyon Lake Water Management WATCH VIDEO Questions were gathered from the audience and answered later. Q & A April 22 Forum
As prolonged drought continued to affect Canyon Lake and area water supplies, a panel of experts discussed how agencies are responding to current and future water management challenges.
Panelists included:
• Brett Mazey, Lake Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Nathan Pence, Executive Manager of Environmental Sciences, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA)
• Aundrea Williams, President, Texas Water Company
Each shared insights into their organization’s role in maintaining and protecting Canyon Lake’s water resources.
September 24, 2025 Drought and Demand: Groundwater Management WATCH VIDEO
The second panel focused on groundwater, which provides an estimated 62% of Comal County’s water supply from the Edwards and Trinity Aquifers. Speakers explored how state and local entities are managing these vital resources amid ongoing drought and population growth.
Panelists included:
• Natalie Ballew, Groundwater Division Director, Texas Water Development Board
• Larry Hull, President, Board of Directors, Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
•Roland Ruiz, General Manager, Edwards Aquifer Authority
The discussion highlighted the roles and responsibilities of state and local agencies in conserving groundwater resources and protecting aquifers that serve as lifelines for the region.
Here are the two slide presentations that are in the video.
Natalie Ballew
Larry Hull