PBS Show - Paddling Trails, Edwards Aquifer & The Art of Texas

Episode 24, Season 39 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. San Antonio voters have approved measures to protect the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, knowing it will provide water for people and wildlife. Join some kayakers on the Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail near Dallas. Meet artists commissioned to capture the natural beauty of state parks for enjoyment on canvas and coffee tables everywhere.
Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail - 1:20
Paddle Point Creek paddling trail is an excellent place for beginning paddlers to dip their oars into the sport of kayaking! Join us as we explore highlights from the wildlife and scenery along the banks of the 6-mile trail and explore a submerged bridge in the middle of the lake.
Protecting The Aquifer - 4:23
San Antonio voters have repeatedly approved ballot measures to protect land within the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, knowing it will provide life-giving water for millions of people, and countless wildlife species. The region’s economy will also rise or fall depending on the aquifer’s water levels.
The Art of Texas Parks - 9:04
To honor 100 years of Texas State Parks, thirty regional artists were commissioned to capture the natural beauty of the park system’s natural places and historic sites. Meet artists Fidencio Duran and David Caton as they connect with parks to capture their essence with paint and learn how their work will be enjoyed on canvas and coffee tables everywhere.
Caddo Lake: Postcard From Texas - 24:14
Mellow out in the misty mysteriousness of Caddo Lake.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Paddle Point Creek - 1:20
Edwards Aquifer - 4:23
Art of Texas Parks - 9:04
Caddo Lake - 24:14
Stories from this episode:
• Paddle Point Creek Pad...
• Protecting Edwards Aqu...
• The Art of Texas Parks
Episode 24, Season 39, Program 3224
Air Dates: March 17-23, 2024 & September 15-21, 2024
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/t...
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[@christiereader2067]

Thank you for sharing "Protecting San Antonio's Drinking Water" from The Nature Conservancy!

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Wow, Lake Ray Hubbard. Thank you, TPWD and Texas Parks & Wildlife foundation.

[@texasparksandwildlife]

Thanks for watching!

[@WoodsWaterSky]

Much appreciated.Thanks for sharing!

[@RenaissanceThinking]

Some beautiful pieces for Art of Texas segment.
Really suprised they didn't ask internationally renown abstract artist and native Texan, Kay Griffith from Salado to participate.