The next Water for People and the Environment Committee will take place virtually on Monday, October 6, and the topic will be 'Understanding Proposition 4 with Texas Water Experts'. The presentation will provide an overview of Proposition 4, created through the passage of Texas House Joint Resolution 7 (HJR 7), and will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4 general election. There will be two guest speakers - Tom Entsminger from the National Wildlife Federation and Guadalupe Fernandez from Bayou City Waterkeeper. Both are partners within the Texas Living Waters coalition (that Sierra Club is part of as well).
We will explore what's at stake as Texans head to the polls this fall. Election day will be Nov. 4, with early voting starting on October 20.
Registration for the October 6 meeting can be accessed here: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Updated details for the October 6 program will be posted at our Meetup site, which includes the event registration link in the text description:
Recording of the September 8 meeting on 'Texas Flood Plain Management':
Representatives from the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance provided an overview on floodplain management in the State of Texas; recent developments at the legislature; gaps in floodplain policies; and how Texas can implement better floodplain policy to protect people, property, and water supplies.
Access the September recording at: Water For People & The Environment Committee - Zoom; the passcode is: X4+w!?$A
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