EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Water taught residents about the importance of water in a desert environment at its 2024 Water Festival.
The free event took place Saturday, Sept. 14 at the TecH20 Learning Center, located at 10751 Montana Ave.
The event included watercolor art sessions, water-related demonstrations, art activities, music and dance entertainment and food trucks. Attendees were able to pick up water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators.
El Paso Water 2024 Water Festival. Photos taken by Sebastian Esquivel.
“For customers who have never been to the TecH2O center, this is a great time to visit, learn and celebrate our unique place in the Chihuahuan Desert,” said Jennifer Barr, conservation and TecH2O manager. “This event is a cultural celebration highlighting our relationship with water.”
A wide range of vendors were there including the following local organizations:
Hueco Tanks State Park
Franklin Mountains State Park
Frontera Land Alliance
Texas Master Gardeners
Chamizal National Memorial
El Paso Cactus and Rock Club
Magoffin State Historic Site
National Weather Service
Environmental Services Department
Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens
Boys Scouts of America
Friends of the Rio Bosque
For more information, call EP Water at (915) 621-2000.
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