STATE OF SPRINGS2: The most trusted man in America 
weighs in on Texas' water issues ... details coming up on 
Passport to Texas ... 					(Feb. 14)
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Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife 

This is Walter Cronkite ... :02

Walter Cronkite, former CBS Evening News Anchorman, 
lends his voice and reputation to another of Texas Parks 
and Wildlife's documentaries on key water issues. Lee 
Smith is producer of Water Projects.
 
Obviously, Water Cronkite lends legitimacy to the issue. And 
he's not doing this lightly. He considers himself a Texan. And, 
even though he lives in NYC, Texas is still near and dear to his 
heart. :15

The hour-long documentary, Texas the State of Springs, 
examines the alarming decline of Texas' natural springs. 
Walter Cronkite.

The citizens of Texas should watch this program. This is an 
important matter - the salvation of our water supply. And, each 
citizen should understand the necessity and the value of all the 
water sources in our state. Each of them is important. :18

Cronkite recalls Austin's Barton Springs -- which he 
frequented as a student at UT Austin.

It is a beauty spot, and a recreational spot. It's wonderful to sit 
on the edges of the water. And it's a great spot to swim in. It's a 
great spot to woo in (laughs) as it turns out. As, perhaps, a few 
people who've been to Barton Springs will recognize. :19

Texas the State of Springs airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, 
February 15, on PBS stations statewide. Check your local 
listings. Visit texasthestateofwater.org for more 
information.
 
That's our show for today ... For Texas Parks and 
Wildlife ... Cecilia Nasti 
 

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