From The Texas Tribune · Jess Huff · · 1m 10s
East Texas Water Institute Launches
East Texas Water Institute aims to solve water crisis with workforce training and regional coordination.
In brief
East Texas Water Institute aims to solve water crisis with workforce training and regional coordination. East Texas Water Institute will train local workers and coordinate regional water efforts to address Texas' water crisis by 2027. Originally reported by The Texas Tribune.
East Texas Water Institute launches
East Texas leaders build water institute to improve water research and coordinate regional water goals.
Partnership forms
Angelina College, Stephen F Austin State University and T.L.L. Temple Foundation partner to create institute.
Drew Gholson named director
Drew Gholson, former Mississippi State professor, leads institute with water conservation focus.
Unique regional focus
Institute addresses East Texas water crisis through five priority pillars including data, education and workforce training.
Water crisis in East Texas
East Texas faces water infrastructure failures as skilled workers prepare to retire.
Workforce shortage
East Texas needs 1,500 licensed water operators by 2027 to maintain aging infrastructure.
2027 timeline
Institute aims to have staff, classes and students enrolled for 2027 spring semester.
Regional coordination
Institute creates space for regional water coordination that hasn’t existed formally.
What to remember
East Texas Water Institute will train local workers and coordinate regional water efforts to address Texas' water crisis by 2027.
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