The following information is presented for public education as part of Travis County's Storm Water Management Program (SWMP), as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Texas, The State of Water
Texas, The State of Water, presented by Texas Parks & Wildlife, explores the current state of Texas' water resources, from the deserts of West Texas to the swamps of East Texas. It examines how these diverse water systems are interconnected and raises awareness of the demands placed on Texas aquifers, rivers, and bays.
Broadcast schedule:
- July 1 – 10:00 p.m.
- July 2 – 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- July 3 – 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- July 4 – 8:30 a.m.
- July 5 – 3:00 p.m.
- July 6 – 11:00 a.m.
Texas, The State of Water: Finding a Balance
Texas, The State of Water: Finding a Balance, presented by Texas Parks & Wildlife, explores the growing demand for water, the impact of population growth, and how today's decisions will affect Texas' people, wildlife, and economy.
Broadcast schedule:
- July 8 – 10:00 p.m.
- July 9 – 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- July 10 – 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- July 11 – 8:30 a.m.
- July 12 – 3:00 p.m.
- July 13 – 11:00 a.m.
Special Features
The following special features, presented by Texas Parks & Wildlife, will air during each broadcast time listed below:
- Prescription to Burn – Examines how fire is used to manage and restore natural landscapes.
- Forests of the River Bottom – Explores the importance of natural flooding cycles to bottomland hardwood forests.
- Diggin' School – Follows students as they create a native-plant "Wildscape" that requires minimal watering.
- Dealing with Drought – Highlights how Corpus Christi is working to secure its future water supply.
Broadcast schedule:
- July 15 – 10:00 p.m.
- July 16 – 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- July 17 – 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- July 18 – 8:30 a.m.
- July 19 – 3:00 p.m.
- July 20 – 11:00 a.m.
A Run Unto the Sea: The Adventures of the Abilene Boys
A Run Unto the Sea: The Adventures of the Abilene Boys, presented by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), is a one-hour documentary hosted by Walter Cronkite. It follows three retired men who recreated a canoe trip down the Colorado River that they originally took in the 1930s.
Broadcast schedule:
- July 22 – 10:00 p.m.
- July 23 – 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- July 24 – 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- July 25 – 8:30 a.m.
- July 26 – 3:00 p.m.
- July 27 – 11:00 a.m.
Flood and Water Resources Programming
The following videos, presented by the LCRA, the EPA, and The Weather Channel, will air together during each broadcast time listed below:
- The Water Never Gets This High (LCRA) – Reviews the Colorado River's history of catastrophic flooding.
- Preparing for Severe Weather (LCRA) – Offers preparedness tips for severe weather events.
- Three Ways to Prepare for a Flood (LCRA) – Explains flood preparation and the LCRA's role during flood events.
- Ready for the Next Flood (LCRA) – Highlights the LCRA's flood management operations.
- Providing Water for Central Texas (LCRA) – Explains how water is supplied and distributed throughout Central Texas.
- After the Storm (EPA and The Weather Channel) – Uses case studies to explore the relationship between water resources, water quality, and community well-being.
Broadcast schedule:
- July 29 – 10:00 p.m.
- July 30 – 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- July 31 – 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.