Scott has called his work with SMRF to conserve recharge land, " the most meaningful work I have done in my life." A realtor and broker by trade for the past 22 years, Scott has patiently and loyally ... Continue Reading »
2020: Nick Menchaca, Atlas Environmental
When the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Restoration Plan was put into effect in 2015, Atlas Environmental was hired to remove invasive fish species from Spring Lake and the upper San Marcos river. Owner and ... Continue Reading »
2019: Pat Stroka
Pat was born in Odessa but took one trip to see a friend at SWT and he never left San Marcos. He has been a volunteer water monitor with the River Rangers for 19 years, monitoring the confluence of ... Continue Reading »
2018: Dr. Andrew Sansom
Andrew Sansom is one of Texas’ leading conservationists. He is a former Executive Director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Executive Director of the Texas Nature Conservancy. Under his ... Continue Reading »
2017: Dr. Glenn Longley
Glenn Longley was a founding member of the River Foundation has been a steady supporter and member ever since and a constant presence in every effort to protect the Edwards Aquifer and ... Continue Reading »
2016: Dr. Robert Gulley
After sixty years of arguing, the Edwards Aquifer pumping issue was finally resolved with an agreement first called the RIP and now the HCP or Habitat Conservation Plan. The plan took many ... Continue Reading »
2015: Bill Bunch
Bill Bunch, of Save Our Springs Alliance, has assisted SMRF in so many ways over the past 29 years that he especially deserves this award. He was key in our defense of the river for many years in the ... Continue Reading »
2014: Melani Howard
Melani Howard has long been caring for the river as the City of San Marcos Watershed Protection Manager. These last few years, her job has really intensified with the many complicated projects ... Continue Reading »
2013: Anita Miller
Anita Miller is the recipient of SMRF’s Environmental Reporting Award. For 32 years, Anita written for the San Marcos Daily Record, and her beautiful photographs and her articles have covered all ... Continue Reading »
2012: Ann and Larry Dupont
Ann and Larry DuPont, have long cared for their family farmland on Spring Road, and have also gone to great care to protect the beautiful Sink Springs on their land, a direct opening to the aquifer, ... Continue Reading »
2011: John Thomaides and Gaylord Bose
Perhaps no two persons are more deserving of the Friend of the River Awards than John Thomaides and Gaylord Bose. Not only have they shown their love for the San Marcos River and its importance to the ... Continue Reading »
2010: Jo Seacrest
Jo Secrest has been a determined champion for household hazardous waste disposal in San Marcos. She pushed and pushed, never letting up, even giving up new computer equipment in her department to find ... Continue Reading »
