Demographic Factors and Environmental Values in San Antonio, Texas: Implications for Water Conservation Policy

Valjean Romero

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

4-2025

Abstract

San Antonio, Texas is the seventh most populated city in the U.S. with a projected population boom between San Antonio and New Braunfels to be estimated to jump to 4,294,232 million by 2050 (LB Potter, N Hoque, 2017). The main source of fresh water for the city, Edward’s Aquifer, is a shared resource for several townships. Climate change projections for the Southwest United States suggest that the region will undergo longer, and more extreme droughts as the climate becomes more arid. (JL Banner, CS Jackson, 2010). In this study using data from a 2023 survey, that asked participants a series of questions relating to their NEP Values, Income Levels, Education, and Gender Identification. Using this data we will attempt to describe the underlying values of the city's population and possibly their willingness to adhere to water sustainability practices using the demographic factors of gender identity, income level, education level, political views, and knowledge of the water system. This paper will also highlight disparities found in the study such as higher education not necessarily relating to higher values in the New Ecological Paradigm model, which focuses on people's environmental values. Keywords: New Ecological Paradigm, Environmental Values, Water Conservation, Demographics, Texas, Sustainability

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