Lewisville Talks – City Speaker Series: Chad Pregracke

Name: Lewisville Talks – City Speaker Series: Chad Pregracke
Start: 2026-06-04T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 100 N Charles St, Lewisville, TX, United States, Texas 75057

Schedule

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

100 N Charles St, Lewisville, TX, United States, Texas 75057 | Lewisville, TX

Lewisville Talks – City Speaker Series:
Chad Pregracke, “Environmental Stewardship and the Power of Community-Driven Action”
The City of Lewisville’s Lewisville Talks series welcomes Chad Pregracke, 2013 CNN Hero of the Year and founder of Living Lands & Waters, for an inspiring conversation on environmental stewardship and the impact of community-driven action.
Chad Pregracke is proof one person can make a difference. Best known for starting out as a young man in East Moline, Illinois wanting a cleaner waterway, Chad has become the champion for the Mississippi River. Growing up on its banks, he worked as a commercial shell diver during his early years, experiencing the river from the bottom up. Sometimes spending 10 hours a day in the depths and current of the pitch black waters, he crawled nearly 150 miles of the river bottom over six years. Chad saw its beauty and was frustrated by the neglect.
At the age of 17, he decided to clean it up. Twenty-eight years later, Chad and his Living Lands & Waters crew have organized and led over 1400 community cleanups on 33 rivers in 23 states and removed over 14 million pounds of garbage. Chad had an idea that evolved into a movement that has helped to restore one of America’s greatest icons, the Mississippi River.
Chad’s story is one of determination, leadership, and the power of individuals to create meaningful change. With humor, energy, and passion, he shares a message that encourages audiences to think big, take action, and work together to make a difference.
This event is part of the Lewisville Talks series, which brings engaging speakers and thought-provoking conversations to the community. This event is free to attend, but ticket reservations are encouraged at lewisvillegrand.com/tix.
Before the event, attendees are invited to learn about local organizations making an impact on the environment, including Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA), Lewisville 2035, and Keep Lewisville Beautiful.