 In recognition of the support New Braunfels Parks and Recreation receives throughout the year from volunteers, the department hosted the 10th annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on September 13th at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. Volunteer efforts are visible throughout the community in projects such as park cleanup, tree planting and mulching, trail building and repair, planting and weeding landscape beds and assistance at special events. Over the past 11 years, park volunteers contributed a total of 29,600 hours valued at $682,872 in labor costs. “The amount of time that our volunteers donate yearly is remarkable. We began tracking our volunteer efforts in 2007, this year marked the 10th anniversary of our Annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards,” said Stacey Dicke Parks and Recreation Director. “The department is truly privileged to have this quantity and quality of service contributed by these fine men, women and organizations.” The event was themed “A Decade of Dedication.” Several volunteers and organizations were recognized with specific awards for their contributions to the Parks and Recreation Department and community as a whole. The department has an array of volunteer opportunities for individuals, small groups and large organizations. For more information on the volunteer program call 830-221-4367 or visit www.nbtexas.org. 2018 Volunteer Service Award Winners Mike Valerio – Frank Chapa Golf Service Award Rosemary Melody – Trail Blazer Award Brad Herbelin – PARD’ner Award Sharon Suchy – Solid as a Rock Jimmy and John Owens – Golden Hammer Award Cemetery Committee – Seele Education Award Jeff Scott – Sweetheart Award Byrne Construction – Emmie Faust Award Das Rec Gala Committee – Bud Dallmann Award Albert Frank – Roger Dolle Award Headwaters at the Comal – Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Award New Braunfels Christian Academy – Jesse Garcia Youth Volunteer Award Lauren Clawson – Skinner Legacy Award David Hubbard – City of a Prince Award  The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University, in partnership with Joni Charles, associate professor in the McCoy College of Business Administration, has released findings from a year-long study that explores public knowledge of groundwater issues, including availability and quality... A majority of respondents did understand what groundwater is, but only seven respondents could answer which aquifer was the source of their groundwater. This shows that for groundwater conservation efforts to be effective, groundwater conservation districts should increase educational efforts to connect resident knowledge to a watershed perspective... Read the full story by Jayme Blaschke here. |
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Comal County Conservation Alliance PO Box 2804 Canyon Lake, TX 78133 |
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At CCCA, we believe that the work to preserve nature and maintain the healthy natural systems in our county is an effort that is benefitted by the representation and participation of all segments of our community, embracing the rich diversity of talent, perspectives, experiences, and needs found throughout our county. Diversity includes people of different ages, races and ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the effort to preserve land, water, and wildlife in Comal County.