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Wonderful World
A bi-monthly show from the San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF) and the San Marcos Green Space Alliance (SMGA). Their mission is Preserving and protecting the natural beauty, flow, and purity of the San Marcos River, along with celebrating the greenspaces and encourage others to do so with us or in their own way. They help create access and connect these beautiful, valuable places with trails. If you enjoy the natural world, we would love to have you join us.
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Jun 9, 2026
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Episodes
Wonderful World (06-09-26) - Jay Kleburg from Gulf Trust 09.06.2026 29:57
Guest host Virginia Parker, director of the San Marcos River Foundation, has a phone call interview with Jay Kleburg Executive Director of the organization Gulf Trust. They discuss the recent Trash Free Gulf cleanup campaign, as well as the effects of water flow from river like the San Marcos River on the bays and estuaries.
Wonderfful World (05-12-26) - Sherwood Bishop and Wooten Ranch 12.05.2026 30:00
Host Dianne Wasenich has Sherwood Bishop from the San Marcos Greenbelt Association in studio to talk about the Wooten Ranch addition to our protected lands around Purgatory Greenspace.
Wonderful World (04-14-26) - Miranda Wait 14.04.2026 29:56
Diane's guest this week on Wonderful World on KZSM 104.1 and KZSM.org is Miranda Wait from the Texas State Meadows Center. The city is replacing the sidewalk in front of the station, and they just happened to be back in front of the studio when this show was taping. Our appologies.
Wonderful World (03-10-26) - Guest Robert Mace 10.03.2026 28:44
3/10,Tuesday 11:30 a.m. on KZSM.org True Community Radio in San Marcos TX, our guest will be Robert Mace of the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment here in San Marcos. Our monthly radio show Wonderful World can be found on FM 104.1 or online at KZSM.org. Mace has been speaking at several conferences lately and legislative hearings about Texas' difficult water problems, to help people unde...
Wonderful World (02-10-26) - Silk Art and the Aquifer 10.02.2026 29:13
Wonderful World, the radio show on KZSM.org 104.1 FM, will have a local artist guest for the Tuesday Feb 10 Show, 11:30 a.m. Gwendolyn Hustvedt Studio has a new silk work show hanging in the three story lobby at the Meadow Center for Water and the Environment's building next to Spring Lake, free to the public with free parking on weekends. The silk banners are inspired by the Edwards Aquifer, Spri...
Wonderful World (01-13-26) - Guest Si Frede and Zane Liston 13.01.2026 29:40
The Wonderful World radio Show, 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan 12, will cover the data center discussion that will be on the Planning and Zoning agenda at city hall the same day. Listen at KZSM.org live at 104.1. FM or online at KZSM.org True Community Radio, by clicking on Listen Now. Guests will be Zane Liston and Si Frede of the Data Center Action Coalition, a group that has been researching and in...
Wonderful World (12-09-25) 09.12.2025 29:18
Wonderful World radio show, at KZSM and always about the San Marcos River and Edwards Aquifer, is Tuesday morning this week, Dec 9th at 11:30 a.m. Our guest is Susan Carper Hanson. So much to talk about: her long famous river snorkeling trips and beautiful underwater photography, her volunteer work removing golf balls from Spring Lake, and her gift for nature writing. Tune in for that and mor...
Wonderful World (11-11-25) - Prop 4 11.11.2025 27:49
Prop 4 with guest Virginia Parker. Regional topics regarding wastewater reclamation and future projects
Wonderful World (10-14-25) - Mark Enders City of San Marcos 15.10.2025 29:27
Alert for river lovers! Wonderful World radio show is Tuesday Oct 14th at 11:30 a.m. on KZSM.org True Community Radio in San Marcos TX . Mark Enders, our city's Habitat Conservation Program coordinator will be our guest. Learn all about the major restoration of Sessom Creek which is being planted now. Such a huge thing for our river's water quality! Tune in at FM 104.1 or go to KZSM.org and c...
Wonderful World (09-09-25) - Artist Rene Perez 09.09.2025 29:37
Virginia Parker is hosting the Tues Sept 9th show and her guest will be Rene Perez. An artist inspired by the river in creating his unique paintings and photographs. Our community would not be the same without him.
Wonderful World (08-20-25) - A deep look at the July 4th Central Texas Floods 20.08.2025 28:54
Planning ahead for ever-increasing severe flooding in central Texas is the timely topic on our Wonderful World radio show this Tuesday, August 11th at 11:30 a.m. Listen at FM 104.1, here in San Marcos, or online at KZSM.org True Community Radio in San Marcos TX (from anywhere in the world.) Host is Dr Kimberly Meitzen, local TXST geography professor and river studies scientist who s...
Wonderful World (06-10-25) - The Data Centers are coming! 10.06.2025 31:00
Coming up Tuesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m. on the monthly Wonderful World radio show about the San Marcos River and Edward's Aquifer, Virginia Parker of San Marcos River Foundation will explain the massive amount of research she has done on data centers and water/power needs, useful to any place in our region. Also the critical ERCOT permitting which could kill a lot of the proposed sites. ...
Wonderful World (05-13-25) - Updates on San Marcos River Parks 15.05.2025 29:59
This coming Tuesday 5/13, 11:30 a.m., the Wonderful World radio show about the San Marcos River and Edwards Aquifer, will have TWO knowledgeable people discussing the river parks in town, the riverside vegetation, fencing and so much more. All timely info for summer, on KZSM.org True Community Radio in San Marcos TX at FM 104.1 or listen online at KZSM.org (click on Listen.) Virginia Parker o...
Wonderful World (03-11-25) - Anlo Sepulveda "Yakona" 13.03.2025 30:47
A LIVE musical score is being played at Spring Lake to go with the screening of "Yakona", scheduled for March 22. so Wonderful World will have Anlo Sepulveda as our guest, one of the two producers of the film to tell us all about it. This film and its beautiful musical score was a collaborative effort of so many locals, and has won many awards. We will discuss sponsors of the film and of...
Wonderful World (02-11-24) - Mark Enders 11.02.2025 29:59
Wonderful World, the radio show about river and aquifer issues, will be Tuesday, February 11, at 11:30 a.m. Join us for a fast-paced 30 minute show with guest Mark Enders who manages the San Marcos arm of the EAHCP, Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan. What is happening to our river's flow? What can we do to help?
Wonderful World (12-10-24) 10.12.2024 30:12
This coming Tuesday morning, December 10th, the Wonderful World Show on KZSM 104.1 FM, Hosted by Dianne Wassenich, which covers river and aquifer issues, will have Emily Lorkovic of the Meadows Center as our guest. She is with the Ecological ResearchTeam there, working on the native aquatic plant restoration in the river and Spring Lake, plus other efforts with volunteers to remove...
Wonderful World (10-08-24) - The Low River Flow 09.10.2024 29:57
Dianne's guest this month is Jon Cradit, President of the San Marcos Greenbelt Association, and new Director on the board of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. They discuss the ongoing long term drought, and it's potential impact over the next 6 months on our region.
Wonderful World (09-10-24) - 2024 Hays County Road Bonds 10.09.2024 29:51
Host Diane Wassenich welcomes local environmental lawyer Robert Levinski to have a discussion about the upcoming Hays County road bonds impact on the Edwards Aquifer and the need to wait and give more time or proper public input.
Wonderful World (08-13-24) - Mapping San Marcos Wildlife Corridors 13.08.2024 30:43
Guest host Jon Cradit, President of the San Marcos Greenbelt Association, His guest is Dr. Julian Jason about a newly published paper from Texas State University mapping out trails used by wildlife to navigate through urban areas, and how these help to preserve river recharge areas.
Wonderful World (07-09-24) - Texas River Safari - Nate Tart 10.07.2024 29:28
Host Diane Wassenich dives into the rigors of the Texas Water Safari, what they call the "Worlds Toughest Canoe Race", with 13 time participant Nate Tart. Nate is the director of the Texas Canoe and Kayak Racing Association. He talks about the preparation, the stress, heat, and the effects of sleep deprivation on the participants in this grueling marathon.
Wonderful World (05-14-24) - Reusable Container Ordinance 14.05.2024 29:59
Guest host Virginia Parker (executive director of SMRF) has a conversation with Jamie Lee Case, San Marcos City Parks Director, about the brand new disposable container rule that went into effect in the river parks on May 1.
Wonderful World (04-09-24) - Dr. Robert Mace 10.04.2024 29:41
Tune in to hear the very knowledgeable, and entertaining, Robert Mace Tuesday on Wonderful World, the radio show about river issues at KZSM.org True Community Radio in San Marcos TX . 11:30 a.m. Tuesday April 9th on FM 104.1 or go to KZSM.org and click on "Listen". Robert Mace will talk about his new publication about the many springs of Texas that are no longer flowing.
Wonderful World (03-12-24) - Story of our Trails 12.03.2024 29:36
Host Diane Wassenich interviews former Greenbelt Alliance president Todd Derkacz about the many hiking trails in the San Marcos greenspace. As a former fire chief, Todd shares his interesting experiences with San Marcos.
Wonderful World (02-13-24) Saving Jacob's Well 13.02.2024 29:47
Host Diane Wasneich interviews David Baker from the Watershed Association about actions being taken to protect over pumping from the Trinity aquifer and Jacob's Well.
Wonderful World (01-09-24) 10.01.2024 27:25
Host Dianne Wassenich and her guest Virginia Parker discuss some exciting news to wrap up 2023 about Land Conservation and Trail Connectivity.
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