The 24th Annual Bell County Water Symposium will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Cadence Bank Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513. This event is free but requires an RSVP by November 10.
Agenda
- 8:00 AM Doors Open
Join us for hot coffee, refreshments, and to visit our exhibits. - 9:00 AM Welcome & Introductions
The 100-Year-Old Elephant in the Room of Texas Water Planning
Mr. Michael lrlbeck, Director of Business Development, EPCORBrazos G Regional Water Planning: Preparing for Growth, Drought, and Future Demands
Mr. Tony Smith, Associate Vice President, Carollo EngineersBuilding Water Resiliency: ASR Project Updates from the City of Temple and Fort Hood
Dr. David Smith, Principal, INTERA
Dr. Neil Deeds, Vice President and Principal, INTERA - 10:45 AM Networking Break & Morning Refreshments
The District Groundwater Report
Ms. Whitney Ingram, General Manager, Clearwater UWCDTools and Insights: Data-Driven Groundwater Resource Management in Bell County
Mr. Mike Keester, Principal, KT Groundwater - 12:00 PM Lunch & Keynote Address
PFAS Challenges in Focus: Biosolids and Drinking Water
Ms. Meg Pierce-Walsh, Water Quality/Permitting Practice Leader, Plummer Associates, IncRural Water in Central Texas: Balancing Expansion and Public Trust
Mr. Jason Knobloch, Deputy Executive Director, Texas Rural Water Association - 2:45 PM Closing Remarks
Keynote Address
Shaping Texas Water Policy: Legislative Outcomes from the 89th Session
Ms. Sarah Kirkle
Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs
Asociación del Agua de Texas