The next Water for People and the Environment Committee will take place virtually on Monday, August 11, on the topic of "Water and Data Centers in Texas".
The featured speaker will be Dr. Erin Kinney from the Houston Advanced Research Center. As Texas faces ongoing water scarcity, proposals for AI data centers across the state are raising important questions. How much water do these facilities actually use? Why is water needed to support digital infrastructure? And what are the trade-offs in a state already stretched thin on water supply? This webinar will focus on the water footprint of AI data centers: what is known, what is not, and what it means for communities, ecosystems, and the future of our water. To attend the August 11 meeting, register here.
Details for the August 11 program are also posted at our Meetup site, which includes the event registration link in the text description:
Recording of the June 9 meeting on 'Fresh Water Inflows':
The June meeting of the Water for People and the Environment Committee featured guest speaker Dr. Audrey Douglas from the Center for Water Supply Studies at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, who shared her expertise on freshwater inflows into bays and estuaries. Dr. Douglas brought 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.
A recording of the June 9 meeting is available, and can be accessed at: Passcode Required - Zoom; the passcode is: 6p9+kKG?
Or contact Frank Blake at frankblake@juno.com to request access.
The recording for the July 14 Water Committee meeting will be posted in a future newsletter. Information on that meeting topic can be found at:
The purpose of the Water for People and Environment Committee:
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