AEG Texas Chapter

We had a blast in San Antonio for our quarterly meeting! Shoutout to Gregg Eckhardt from the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) for giving us a deep dive into SAWS operations, the Edwards Aquifer, and SAWS desalination and brackish water projects. We also had a blast on our field trip to the H2Oaks Center to learn more about desalinated water, aquifer storage and recovery, and the local Carrizo Aquifer!

Registration is now open!
Desalination, Aquifer Storage, and Recovery of the SAWS
San Antonio, TX - May 16th, 2026

It’s time to register for the upcoming AEG Texas Spring Meeting on May 16, 2026. We will have Gregg Eckhardt from the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) giving us a deep dive into SAWS operations, the Edwards Aquifer, and SAWS desalination and brackish water projects.

Gregg Eckhardt is an environmental scientist with 37 years of experience in environmental modeling and analysis, water resource planning and development, state and federal permitting, and water treatment.

He is known as The Nerd King of South Texas Water History.

As Senior Analyst for the San Antonio Water System, he is involved in the planning, operations, and management of the city’s water supply and wastewater.

Afterwards, join us for a guided field trip to the H2Oaks Center, home to three water supplies: desalinated water, aquifer storage and recovery, and the local Carrizo Aquifer, all operated from the H2Oaks control room!

Drivers will need to bring a photo ID to access the facility.
Nothing specific will be required for the Field Trip. portion

Earn 5 PDHs for attending!

Members $40
Non-Members $60
Students $20

Save the date for the upcoming AEG Texas Spring Meeting on May 16, 2026. We will have Gregg Eckhardt from the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) giving us a deep dive into SAWS operations, the Edwards Aquifer, and SAWS desalination and brackish water projects.

Gregg Eckhardt is an environmental scientist with 37 years of experience in environmental modeling and analysis, water resource planning and development, state and federal permitting, and water treatment.

He is known as The Nerd King of South Texas Water History.

As Senior Analyst for the San Antonio Water System, he is involved in the planning, operations, and management of the city’s water supply and wastewater.

Afterwards, join us for a guided field trip to the H2Oaks Center, home to three water supplies: desalinated water, aquifer storage and recovery, and the local Carrizo Aquifer, all operated from the H2Oaks control room!

Earn 5 PDHs for attending!

Check your email soon for registration and payment information to follow.
Saturday Agenda (Tentative)
Meeting Location: 4588 Hardy Rd, Elmendorf, TX 78112

8:30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 9:15 AEG TX Business
9:15 - 10:15 San Antonio Water: A Brief History
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 The Edwards Aquifer and Regional Water Resources
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 Tour of H2Oaks Center

Hotel Information

Best Western Plus
20015 Eagle Ford Way
Elmendorf, Texas 78112

Phone: 210-621-9436
Call and Reserve under “AEG Texas” to get the $99 King-Sized Bedroom Group Rate
(Press ‘0’ and reserve with the front desk)
Cutoff for the AEG Event rate is May 11.

Friday Night Mixer - 5/15/2026

Event Location: (TBD)

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Had a great time in Houston at our quarterly AEG Texas meeting learning about PFAS and current remediation research. We also enjoyed a guided tour of the Kinder Land Bridge from the

Thanks to all of our members who came out, it was great seeing everyone! If you missed this one, we hope to see you at the next meeting!

Environmental Projects of Houston
Houston, TX - March 7th, 2026

Register for the upcoming AEG Texas Winter meeting on March 7, 2026. We will have speakers from Rice University and TEPA Companies to discuss research into PFAS as well as PFAS contamination and remediation. Better known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are contained in common everyday products. Regulations exist for some disposal protocols but not yet for drinking water standards. Join us in learning about how we are exposed to PFAS, what PFAS do to us, and what is being done to remediate PFAS. Afterwards, join us for a guided field trip to the Kinder Land Bridge located in Memorial Park. The Kinder Land Bridge was constructed to provide a safe passage for humans and wildlife across Memorial Drive.

The Field Trip will be a walking tour. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Earn 6 PDHs for attending!

Members $45
Non-Members $65
Students $20

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Save the date for the upcoming AEG Texas Winter meeting on March 7, 2026. We will have speakers from Rice University and TEPA Companies to discuss research into PFAS as well as PFAS contamination and remediation. Better known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS are contained in common everyday products. Regulations exist for some disposal protocols but not yet for drinking water standards. Join us in learning about how we are exposed to PFAS, what PFAS do to us, and what is being done to remediate PFAS. Afterwards, join us for a guided field trip to the Kinder Land Bridge located in Memorial Park. The Kinder Land Bridge was constructed to provide a safe passage for humans and wildlife across Memorial Drive.

Earn 6 PDHs for attending!

Saturday Agenda (Tentative)

8:30 - 9:00 Registration at Hampton Inn - Houston Heights
9:00 - 9:15 AEG TX Business
9:15 - 10:00 Presentation 1 - Adam Majzoub, P.G.
10:15 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:00 Presentation 2 - Dr. Mark Torres
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 12:00 Presentation 3 - Dr. Yina Liu (Virtual)
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Memorial Park Conservancy Tour for Kinder Land Bridge field trip

Hotel Information

Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Heights
5820 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77007

Friday Night Mixer - 3/6/2026

Join us at Tejas Brewery, where dinner and drinks are available for purchase. We would love to see you all there!

Event Location: Tejas Brewery, 2101 Summer St., Houston, TX 77007
https://tejasbeer.com
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM