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Pictorial - The Living Waters of Texas (River Books, Sponsored by The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University)

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Book Synopsis: In ten impassioned essays, veteran Texas environmental advocates and conservation professionals step outside their roles as lawyers, lobbyists, administrators, consultants, and researchers to write about water. Their personal stories of what the springs, rivers, bottomlands, bayous, marshes, estuaries, bays, lakes, and reservoirs mean to them and to our state come alive in the landscape photography of Charles Kruvand. Allied with the Texas Living Waters Project (a joint education and policy initiative of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Environmental Defense Fund, among others), editor Ken Kramer joins his fellow activists in a call to keep rivers flowing, to protect wildlife habitat, and to save tax dollars by using water efficiently and sustainability.

INSIDE THIS BOOK:

Introduction: the Living Waters of Texas—Ken Kramer

Where the First Raindrop Falls—David K. Langford

Springing to Life: Keeping the Waters Flowing—Dianne Wassenich

Hooked on Rivers—Myron J. Hess

Falling in Love with Bottomlands: Waters and Forests of East Texas—Janice Bezanson

On the Banks of the Bayous: Preserving Nature in an Urban Environment—Mary Ellen Whitworth

A Taste of the Marsh—Susan Raleigh Kaderka

Bays and Estuaries of Texas: An Ephemeral Treasure?—Ben F. Vaughan III

Rio Grande: Fragile Lifeline in the Desert—Mary E. Kelly

Leaving a Water Legacy for Texas—Ann Thomas Hamilton

Texas Water Politics: Forty Years of Going with the Flow—Ken Kramer

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Discover the beauty and importance of Texas' waterways with The Living Waters of Texas (River Books). This captivating collection of essays takes you on a journey through the springs, rivers, bayous, and more that make up our state's diverse natural landscape. Join veteran environmental advocates and conservation professionals as they share their personal stories and stunning landscape photography by Charles Kruvand. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking imagery and let the words of these passionate writers inspire you to protect our precious water resources.

As a sponsor of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, we are proud to bring you this book in collaboration with the Texas Living Waters Project. This joint initiative of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Environmental Defense Fund aims to educate and advocate for the preservation of our rivers, wildlife habitats, and overall water sustainability. By reading this book, you not only gain valuable insights into the importance of water conservation but also support these noble causes.

The Living Waters of Texas offers a diverse range of perspectives on the significance of water in our lives. From the first raindrop to the delicate ecosystems of the marshes and estuaries, each essay paints a vivid picture of the connection between Texas' natural beauty and our own well-being. Through powerful storytelling and thought-provoking analysis, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our water resources and the urgent need to protect them.

Join us in preserving the living waters of Texas by ordering your copy of The Living Waters of Texas (River Books) today. Together, we can ensure a sustainable future for our state's rivers, wildlife, and communities. Visit our website to place your order now.

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