WATER MANAGEMENT: Cities conserve to cope with a 
resource that is literally drying up. Find out more on 
Passport to Texas.

Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife 

San Antonio has long been viewed as the role model in 
water conservation. That's primarily because it relies on 
the strictly regulated Edwards Aquifer. 

Greg Flores is the vice president of public affairs for San 
Antonio Water Systems. He says because of San Antonio's 
experience in water conservation, it can help other cities 
with their programs.

:12 -- There are a number of communities that will for the first time 
have to submit water conservation plans to the state of Texas. Well 
we've got a lot of experience doing that for many years, and we can 
help a lot of communities get their plans done and submitted to the 
state. 

In 2008, San Antonio used one hundred thirty nine 
gallons of water per person per day. 

Dallas used two hundred and seven gallons per person 
per day. But that's down twenty percent from water use in 
2000. And Yvonne Dupré, a Dallas water conservation 
program coordinator, says outdoor watering restrictions, 
conservation education and rebates for water efficient 
toilets are paying off.

:09 -- We have really seen a difference. Our population has continued 
to grow in this region, but our gallons per capita per day continues 
to decline.

But as cities grow and resources are limited, cities like 
Dallas and San Antonio are searching for other sources of 
water. Do what you can to conserve; we have tips at 
passporttotexas.org. 

That's our show ... For Texas Parks and Wildlife I'm Cecilia 
Nasti.



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