“What’s the W.O.R.D.?”
Comal Conservation invites the public to learn more about the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD) and its role in protecting water, access and outdoor traditions along the Guadalupe River and in Canyon Lake from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the McKenna Events Center, 80 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels.
WORD Executive Director Mike Dussere is the featured speaker.
“The Guadalupe River defines our county and has a profound impact on our economy,” said Comal Conservation Executive Director Ryan Spencer. “The team over at WORD works tirelessly to protect and preserve this incredible Texas River.”
WORD encompasses Canyon Lake and over 30 miles of floatable water on the Guadalupe River above and below Canyon Lake. It exists within Comal County north of Highway 46 to the west, beginning at the Texas Park & Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Guadalupe River State Park.
WORD manages Comal and Canyon parks and Nichol’s Landing, and hosts special events like the upcoming “Liberty on the Lake” fireworks show on July 4. The park-and-recreation district also makes important community choices like deciding to keep Boat Ramp #18 open indefinitely after all county boat ramps closed.
The district collects taxes from water-related business owners in the district. The tax rate is $1 per person. These funds help finance WORD’s operations.
The majority of WORD’s revenue pays for:
- regular cleanup efforts along the river, lake and popular roadways
- law enforcement and emergency medical services
- contributions to local projects and organizations to promote and improve the district
- community education and outreach programs to promote safe and responsible water recreation
- public health and sanitation to include dumpsters and portable toilets for public use