The next Water for People and the Environment Committee will take place virtually on Monday, June 9, on the topic of freshwater inflows, a topic of special relevance for the Houston/Galveston region and nearby coastal communities. The guest speaker will be Dr. Audrey Douglas from the Center for Water Supply Studies at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, who will share her expertise on freshwater inflows into bays and estuaries. Dr. Douglas brings extensive experience in this field and is a co-author of the book “Freshwater Inflows into Texas Bays and Estuaries: A Regional-scale Review, Synthesis, and Recommendations,” available for free download. Click here to register and join our discussion next month.

 

Details for the June 9 program are also posted at our Meetup site, which includes the event registration link in the text description: 

 

The topic for the July 14 Water for People & the Environment Committee program will be determined in June and posted at the Meetup notice linked below:

 

The Lone Star Sierra Club's Water for People and the Environment Committee held its last monthly meeting virtually on May 12 focused on the topic of proposed water pipelines to distribute water across the state. The speaker was Dr. Ken Kramer, former Lone Star Sierra Club Director, who shared his insights on the state's proposals, both past and present, to build a statewide pipeline network (aka water "gridzilla") to bring water from out of state and transport significant distances to water needy regions in Texas. A recording of the May 12 meeting is available, and can be accessed at: Passcode Required - Zoom; the passcode is: +dS6*UD4

Or contact Frank Blake at frankblake@juno.com to request access. 

 

These online public meetings are for all Texans interested in water issues, advocacy, organizing and networking.

Purpose: To enhance local and statewide water advocacy efforts and empower Texas residents to advocate for water in their communities.
- Active statewide collaborative network of water advocates
- Increased public awareness of water issues across the state
- Increased engagement in water advocacy among Texas residents
- Transformative policy impact