Ogallala Commons, Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center host ‘Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day’
Ogallala Commons, Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center host ‘Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day’ KAMR - MyHighPlains.com
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Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Nearly one month after its 2024 “Stewarding Our Water Future” conference in March, Ogallala Commons is set to host its “Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day” at the Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center on April 16.
Event Details
- Date: April 16
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center, 2301 N Soncy Rd.
- Registration for the event is open and priced at $25, which includes a meal and snacks.
Learning Sessions
Ogallala Commons encourages all interested community members to attend the event. The day will include multiple learning sessions focused on:
- Area’s history
- Natural infrastructure in dryland streams
- Streambed restoration on West Amarillo Creek
- Field tour of Leaky Weirs
This event comes a few weeks after the “Stewarding Our Water Future” conference also held by Ogallala Commons. The conference featured multiple presentations and informational sessions focused on creekbed restoration in the Amarillo area and highlighted the ecological projects and programs conducted by the Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center to benefit the preserve.
West Amarillo Creek Restoration Project
The Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center has made strides to restore the water and environment of West Amarillo Creek. This includes building natural infrastructure using recycled Christmas trees to aid floodplain restoration.
For more information on the Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center and its other events, visit their website.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 15: Life on Land
The article discusses the “Stewarding Our Water Future” conference and the “Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day,” both of which focus on water conservation and restoration efforts. This aligns with SDG 6, which aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Additionally, the article mentions creekbed restoration and ecological projects conducted by the Wildcat Bluff Discovery Center, which relates to SDG 15, which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity.
- SDG 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.
The article highlights efforts to restore creekbeds and natural infrastructure in dryland streams, which contribute to the conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems. This aligns with SDG 15.1. Additionally, the focus on water conservation and management at the conference and field day relates to SDG 6.4.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 6.4.1: Change in water-use efficiency over time
- Indicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area
The article does not explicitly mention specific indicators, but the focus on water-use efficiency and restoration of creekbeds can be used to measure progress towards Indicator 6.4.1. Additionally, the restoration of natural infrastructure and ecosystems, such as forests and wetlands, can be used to measure progress towards Indicator 15.1.1.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity. | Indicator 6.4.1: Change in water-use efficiency over time |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements. | Indicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area |
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