Hereford, Texas to Host Conference on Community Water

International panel of experts to discuss water and land management issues over two-day event.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Conference on Community Water is scheduled for February 24-25 at the Civic Center in Hereford, Texas. The event will feature an international panel of speakers addressing topics such as utilizing animals on grasslands to restore water and nutrient cycles, renovating rural municipal water systems, and the role of healthy, functioning playas in tomorrow's water supply.

Why it matters

As communities in the Southwest continue to grapple with water scarcity and land management challenges, this conference provides a platform for experts to share knowledge and solutions that can help address these critical issues at the local level.

The details

The two-day conference will cover a range of water and land management topics, with speakers addressing practical strategies for restoring natural cycles, upgrading aging infrastructure, and leveraging natural features like playas to secure future water supplies. Registration is $75 for both days, with single-day options also available.

  • The Conference on Community Water is scheduled for February 24-25, 2026.
  • Events will begin at 2 p.m. on February 24.

The players

Jim Steiert

A regional writer and presenter at the conference.

Darryl Birkenfeld

The contact person for the conference, who can be reached at [email protected] or 806-336-1713.

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What they’re saying

“Utilizing Animals on Grasslands to Restore the Water and Nutrient Cycles”

— Jim Steiert, Regional writer and presenter (Conference agenda)

“Renovating Rural Municipal Water Systems”

— Jim Steiert, Regional writer and presenter (Conference agenda)

“Tomorrow's Water: The Role of Healthy, Functioning Playas”

— Jim Steiert, Regional writer and presenter (Conference agenda)

What’s next

Registration for the Conference on Community Water is available at ogallalacommons.org/conference.

The takeaway

This conference provides a valuable opportunity for communities in the Southwest to learn from international experts and explore practical solutions for managing their water resources and land more sustainably.