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<br />Final Report <br />March 1997 <br />Paula Williamson and Melani Howard, both of SWT, are developing a Wetlands Project <br />for Aquarena Springs. The Wetlands Project is a major part of an effort to preserve and <br />protect the headwaters of the San Marcos River. The goal of the Wetland Project is to <br />transform Aquarena into a multi-purpose environmental education and research center. <br />To serve its educational function, Williamson and Howard have proposed the <br />construction of a boardwalk and nature trail system. The Wetlands Project could be a <br />fine draw for visitors while at the same time serving to improve the upper San Marcos <br />River through erosion control, storm drainage management, and water quality <br />improvement. <br />In summary, increasing the number of visitors to our community in a thoughtful manner <br />will result in benefits for all of us. Retail establishments will have increased sales; job <br />opportunities will increase; local government revenues will increase; and the tax burden <br />on permanent citizens could be eased. <br />Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee on Tourism Development Page 6