Join us for an engaging Coastal Issues Forum!
“Flowing Forward: Water Challenges and Solutions for South Texas”
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Del Mar Center for Economic Development, 3209 S Staples St., Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Please join us as Travis Pruski, Chief Operations Officer at Nueces River Authority, discusses the overall water needs of South Texas, including current and future demand across municipal, industrial, and environmental sectors. His presentation will also examine stream flows from headwaters through downstream systems and their role in sustaining regional water supplies and ecosystems. The discussion will conclude with an overview of new water supply solutions for South Texas, highlighting the Harbor Island Desalination Project and its potential to support long-term water security.
- Networking Reception: 5:30–6:00 PM
- Interactive Presentation: 6:00–7:00 PM
Fun fact: Over 25 billion gallons of freshwater are produced every day through desalination.
Coastal Issues Forums (CIFs) are made possible through the generous support of our partners and are always free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.
CIFs are designed to bring together diverse community stakeholders to identify key challenges facing the Texas Coastal Bend and explore practical solutions, while also educating the public about relevant programs and opportunities. These forums foster open dialogue in a welcoming, non-biased environment that encourages learning, collaboration, and community engagement.
Networking ~ Free Food ~ Open to the Public ~ Interactive
Meet the Presenter
Travis Pruski is the Director of Planning for the Nueces River Authority, a role he has held since August 2020. In this position, he plays a key role in regional water planning and management, serving as a political sponsor for Region N (Regional Water Planning Group) and Region 13 (Regional Flood Planning Group), as well as a voting member of Region L Regional Water Planning Group.
Travis brings extensive project management experience, including leadership on Texas Water Development Board–funded projects such as the San Patricio County Green Lake Outfall System and the Gregory Diversion Ditch Project. He has also served as Project Manager for Phase I and II of the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program Wastewater Outreach Project, supporting improved water quality and coastal resilience.
From April 2017 to August 2020, Travis was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Nueces River Authority Board, further strengthening his expertise in water governance. His public service career also includes serving as Mayor of Poth from 2010 to 2013, Mayor Pro Temp, and City Councilmember from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he served as the City of Poth’s Chief Financial Officer from 2005 to 2018, where he achieved 13 consecutive years of budget surpluses while reducing the city’s tax rate.
Among his notable accomplishments, Travis received the Star Award from Governor Rick Perry after leading the first city in Texas to complete a state grant under budget and six months ahead of schedule. He also oversaw the City of Poth’s Infrastructure Replacement Plan, completing a 20-year plan to replace all water lines, sewer lines, and streets in just 12 years.
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