Rural Roundup - Concan

The Future of Water in the Western Hill Country

On the edge of the encroaching Chihuahuan Desert, enclosed by Flash Flood Alley, west of a growing urban center, and home to a rich agricultural heritage, the rural Hill Country faces water pressures from every direction. After the water shortages of 2022 and the historic flooding of 2025, how do we plan for the future?

At this Rural Roundup, hear from local leaders, businesses, and landowners as they share how they're adapting water management strategies to prepare for new challenges. Together, we'll explore what's working, what isn't, and how you can bring these lessons back to your own community.

Event Overview:

Leading in the Rural Hill Country - Rural Roundup Series - Concan

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 02:00 PM CT 
Location: House Pasture Cattle Co, 3064 Co Rd 348, Concan, TX 78838
Free event - Space Limited - RSVP Required  

Preview the Day:

Join us for an inspiring day of education, conversation, and discussion. Lunch will be provided. Please dress casually and comfortably. Speakers will include: 

Paul Bertetti, Senior Director, Aquifer Science Research & Modeling, Edwards Aquifer Authority
Former Texas Representative Tracy King, Texas House District 80
Texas Representative Don McLaughlin, Texas House District 80
Judge Bella Rubio, Real County
Steven Grainger, Rainbees Rainwater Consultants
Marisa Bruno, Hill Country Alliance Water Program Manager
Joel Pigg, Real County Water Conservation Board General Manager
Vic Hildebrand, Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District
Forest Anderson, Uvalde County Office of Emergency Management
Richard Earnest, Concan Water Supply Board President
Kason Haby, Texas Grazing Coalition
...and more!

View the full agenda here and below: 

Learn More

The Rural Roundup series is presented by Leading in the Rural Hill Country, a partnership program of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Hill Country Alliance. Learn more about our work and explore future events at https://hillcountryalliance.org/our-work/communities/leading-in-the-rural-hill-country/