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ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM 

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Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet 
2025 Spring Symposium Series

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit HERE.

​The sponsorship deadline has been extended to Friday, April 25th—don’t miss your opportunity to be recognized as a valued partner in this spring’s Symposium.

 

We’re excited to return this spring with our in-person format, continuing the fresh, focused approach introduced last fall. Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet delivers a streamlined agenda designed to provide attendees with a meaningful, high-impact experience.

 

This year’s theme, The Groundwork for Tomorrow: Soil, Growth, and Resilience, initiates a timely conversation around how we balance Houston’s rapid development with the need to preserve soil health, support biodiversity, and plan for long-term ecological vitality.

 

The morning will begin with welcoming remarks by Veronica Osegueda, Deputy General Manager of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

 

Featured Speakers:

  • Jason Radcliff, PLA, ASLA, CDT

    Principal, Director of Technical Design, TBG Partners

    Jason will explore why soil health matters—diving into the diversity of our region’s unique soils, the challenges they face, and their essential role in resilient ecosystems and clean water. From material life cycles to local conservation solutions, he will illuminate how small, intentional efforts can contribute to a healthier Houston.

 

  • Jack Fitch

    Project Manager, RES

    Jack will discuss building resilient systems through ecological restoration. He will concentrate on projects he has managed in urban settings for erosion control, stormwater conveyance, and native revegetation.

 

Moderated Forum:

Led by Christopher Browne, LEED AP, Vice President, EHRA Engineering. A dynamic audience Q&A and speaker exchange will conclude the program.

 

 

Special Guests (VIP Coffee & Bites Mixer):

  • Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director, Harris County Flood Control District

  • Audrey Jones, Conservation Planner, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

 

The morning kicks off with the VIP Coffee & Bites Networking Mixer from 9 AM to 10 AM, exclusively for sponsors, speakers, and VIP ticketholders—an excellent opportunity to connect with regional leaders and changemakers.

 

This event is available for 1.50 CM from the American Planning Association and also offers 1.50 Learning Units for professionals seeking continuing education credits.

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About the Series:

Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet is Bayou Preservation Association’s premier biannual symposium, designed to inspire dialogue and innovation in conservation, planning, and sustainable development. Now in its 22nd year, the series continues to bring together a cross-sector community of professionals committed to building a more resilient Houston.

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Organizing partners this year are EHRA Engineering, Harris County Flood Control District, and Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

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A big thank you to our underwriters and sponsors for their generous support:

WATERSHED GAURDIAN

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BAYOU INNOVATOR

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TRIBUTARY SUPPORTER

All Things Bees Texas​

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This event is available for 1.50 CM from the American Planning Association.

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PAST SYMPOSIUMS

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Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet 
2024 Fall Symposium Series

After more than 20 years of hosting our Annual Symposium, we are thrilled to return to an in-person format with a fresh, focused approach. This year’s event, Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet, will feature a streamlined agenda designed to provide a more impactful and engaging experience.

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to earn 1.5 Learning Units toward their Continuing Education requirements while exploring essential topics such as green infrastructure, low-impact development, conservation, and sustainable growth.

 

Event Highlights:

  • Coffee & Bites Networking Mixer

    Exclusive to sponsors and VIPs | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Connect with special guests:

    • M. Sonny Garza, Vice Chair of the Houston Planning Commission

    • Rudy Moreno, Jr., Deputy Director of the Houston Permitting Center

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  • Symposium Kick-Off

    Veronica Osegueda, Deputy General Manager of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, will officially welcome attendees with opening remarks.

     

  • Moderated Forum

    Led by Christopher Browne, LEED AP, Vice President at EHRA, this forum will feature discussions with regional experts:

    • Carolyn White, CERP, CPESC, ENV-SP, Resilience Manager at Harris County Flood Control District

    • Andy Newman, PWS, Chief Ecologist at The Earth Partners

Together, they will engage a diverse audience of professionals and practitioners in a stimulating and educational session. 

 

Join us this November to connect with like-minded individuals committed to advancing sustainable solutions and driving positive change!

 

For sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets in advance 🎟, please visit Ticketing Page 

 

Organizing partners this year are the Houston Public Works, EHRA Engineering, and Harris County Flood Control District.

 

 

 

A big thank you to our underwriters and sponsors for their generous support:

RISE AND SHINE COFFEE & BITES UNDERWRITER

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STREAM INNOVATOR

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BAYOU INNOVATOR

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TRIBUTARY SUPPORTER

At Bayou Preservation Association, we work to celebrate, protect, and restore Houston's bayous. Through a science-based approach to policies and actions, led by collaboration, we work to restore a network of healthy bayous, streams and watersheds.

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Bayou Preservation Association, Inc. 

2339 Commerce Street, Suite #163

Houston, Texas 77002

Phone: (713) 529-6443

Email: info@BayouPreservation.org

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