Bayou Preservation Association presents 

Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet 

2025 Spring Symposium Series

The sponsorship deadline has been extended to Friday, April 25th—don’t miss your opportunity to be recognized as a valued partner in this spring’s Symposium.

We’re excited to return this spring with our in-person format, continuing the fresh, focused approach introduced last fall. Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet delivers a streamlined agenda designed to provide attendees with a meaningful, high-impact experience.

This year’s theme, The Groundwork for Tomorrow: Soil, Growth, and Resilience, initiates a timely conversation around how we balance Houston’s rapid development with the need to preserve soil health, support biodiversity, and plan for long-term ecological vitality.

The morning will begin with welcoming remarks by Veronica Osegueda, Deputy General Manager of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

Featured Speakers:

• Jason Radcliff, PLA, ASLA, CDT

  Principal, Director of Technical Design, TBG Partners

  Jason will explore why soil health matters—diving into the diversity of our region’s unique soils, the challenges they face, and their essential role in resilient ecosystems and clean water. From material life cycles to local conservation solutions, he will illuminate how small, intentional efforts can contribute to a healthier Houston.

• Jack Fitch

  Project Manager, RES

  Jack will discuss building resilient systems through ecological restoration. He will concentrate on projects he has managed in urban settings for erosion control, stormwater conveyance, and native revegetation.

Moderated Forum:

Led by Christopher Browne, LEED AP, Vice President, EHRA Engineering. A dynamic audience Q&A and speaker exchange will conclude the program.

View the full program schedule HERE.

Special Guests (VIP Coffee & Bites Mixer):

• Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director, Harris County Flood Control District

• Audrey Jones, Conservation Planner, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

The morning kicks off with the VIP Coffee & Bites Networking Mixer from 9 AM to 10 AM, exclusively for sponsors, speakers, and VIP ticketholders—an excellent opportunity to connect with regional leaders and changemakers.

This event is available for 1.50 CM from the American Planning Association and also offers 1.50 Learning Units for professionals seeking continuing education credits.

A big thank you to our underwriters and sponsors for their generous support: 

WATERSHED GUARDIAN

BAYOU INNOVATOR

TRIBUTARY SUPPORTER

All Things Bees Texas

Cindy and David Fitch

GSI Environmental Inc

This event is available for 1.50 CM from the American Planning Association.

About the Series:

Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet is Bayou Preservation Association’s premier biannual symposium, designed to inspire dialogue and innovation in conservation, planning, and sustainable development. Now in its 22nd year, the series continues to bring together a cross-sector community of professionals committed to building a more resilient Houston.

Organizing partners this year are EHRA Engineering, Harris County Flood Control District, and Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

*Donors are open to making an optional and voluntary contribution to Zeffy, which is entirely up to your discretion.