Charles Bartlett

"We are especially gratified by your quick response after initial notification of the spill, your dedication of all resources necessary to contain the spill, and your heroic efforts to effect pipeline repairs in a timely manner," wrote Salado Creek Foundation President Charles M. Bartlett in an e-mail to SAWS management.

Salado Creek Foundation President Charles Bartlett (right) expresses the group's appreciation to SAWS crews for their response to the sewer main break.

"We are familiar with the site of the spill, in an area of difficult terrain, and are grateful that you have brought to bear all necessary resources, even in the face of danger to the members of your quick response team."

"We are pleased at your efforts over many years to support a safe aquatic environment for the entire Salado Creek watershed and to improve, protect, and enhance the water quality of this magnificent urban natural waterway," Bartlett added.

In recommending Calberg for the award, Charles Bartlett, President of the Salado Creek Foundation, said in a presentation to neighborhood, community and school groups, Calberg uses a treasure chest of simple artifacts found along the Salado Creek to link the past to the future, the people to the land and the water.

Charles BartlettThe first speaker was Charles Bartlett (photo left), President of the Salado Creek Foundation.Charles reported on the status of the San Antonio Tree Preservation Ordinance.He also spoke for the Gardening Volunteers of South Texas (GVST) to restate their interest in working at the Mitchell Lake Wildlife Center.

The following article was submitted by Charles Bartlett, president of Salado Creek Foundation.