East Texas Water Institute launches to improve water research and workforce

Who's involved

• Drew GholsonExecutive director of the East Texas Water Institute
• Charlie GloverCEO of the T.L.L. Temple Foundation
• Stephen F. Austin State UniversityHost institution for the institute
• Angelina CollegePartner in institute partnership
• T.L.L. Temple FoundationPartner in institute partnership

The facts

• East Texas Water Institute will reside within Stephen F. Austin State University Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Institute is partnership between Angelina College, Stephen F. Austin State University, and T.L.L. Temple Foundation.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Drew Gholson, former Mississippi State University professor, named executive director.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Institute will focus on five pillars: water data resources, education and public awareness, applied research, workforce training, and regional coordination.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Gholson hopes to have staff hired, classes outlined, and students enrolled by spring 2027 semester.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• East Texas communities have gone decades without improvements to water systems.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Charlie Glover, CEO of T.L.L. Temple Foundation East Texas Water Institute is unique in seeking to address broad range of major water concerns.^{1 2 3}
• Charlie Glover, CEO of T.L.L. Temple Foundation Workforce should benefit from repairing and building water infrastructure.^{1 2 3}