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Groundwater to the Gulf (G2G)

For Central Texas educators

Stay tuned for 2026 dates!

Registration coming soon

Groundwater to the Gulf (G2G) is a FREE field-trip based, summer institute for Central Texas educators that emphasizes classroom techniques and resources on water science and rivers. Participants follow the path of water in Central Texas from its origins to its destination in the Gulf of Mexico. Topics include hydrology, groundwater, urban watersheds, water quality, river stewardship, water protection, and water conservation.

Participants experience hands-on field trips with local water experts; receive FREE curricula, TEKS-aligned activities, and resources; learn about field-trip opportunities for the school year; and receive continuing education credits.

Please email programs@coloradoriver.org for help or more information on this workshop.

Thank you to all of our partners!

Austin Water Wildland Conservation Division

Austin Youth River Watch

Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District

City of Austin Parks and Recreation

City of Austin Watershed Protection

Guadalupe – Blanco River Authority

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Lower Colorado River Authority

St. Edward’s Wild Basin Creative Research Center

Texas Master Naturalists

Texas Parks and Wildlife

Testimonials from participants

”G2G is an amazing experience. I am so happy that I signed up! Every day is something new, and so many resources are shared.

Julana L.Educator, 2023 participant

”Interacting with our five senses is what really creates that lasting connection between what you're learning and why we should care. I think that having outdoor classrooms and spending time outdoors provides those benefits.

Jenny R.Educator, 2025 participant

”G2G is incredible! From finding water penny beetle larvae to caving at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, I will help pass this knowledge to my children and our nature co-op.

Megan C.Educator, 2023 participant

”You all are investing in me, so then I'm able to give more to my students. That's really special.

Jason R.Educator, 2025 participant