In Community
Houston Deserves More: Reflections from Houston City Budget Vote for FY 2026
Frustration filled the Houston City Council chamber on June 4, 2025 as council members prepared to vote on a contentious
Advancing Water Justice in Houston
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Protecting Wetlands
Two years after Sackett, fewer wetlands are protected. We need local and state solutions.
From streams, wetlands, and rivers to the water that flows from our faucets , all waters are connected. Two years
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Our Waters, Our Budget: Advocating for a Resilient Houston
The annual Houston City budget process is now underway. For residents who want to have a say in how their tax dollars are used, especially for essential services like our water systems, engaging in this process is vital. Understanding the profound impact of these budget discussions on Houston’s water future, Bayou City Waterkeeper is actively advocating for the prioritization of these vital resources and for equitable investments in water infrastructure and related services for all residents.
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Advocating for water infrastructure investments: Prioritizing funding for critical repairs and programs
Over the past month, our team has been actively engaged in advocacy efforts at the federal and state level, participating in key meetings with federal and state legislators, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), and engaging on milestone state legislative bills to push for meaningful reforms in water infrastructure funding and policy.
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Comments submitted: TWDB’s 2024-2025 Flood Infrastructure Fund Project Priority Lists
On March 17, 2025, Bayou City Waterkeeper, joined by Fort Bend County Environmental, submitted joint comments to the Texas Water
Just Climate Transitions
Take Action: Ike Dike at the Texas lege
The Texas legislature is in session, and on Wednesday, the House will take action to create a special account that
BCWK is a Houston-based organization focusing on water quality, wetlands protection, and flood mitigation across our region with an emphasis on climate resilience and environmental justice. BCWK serves the lower Galveston Bay watershed, a 10-county region that encompasses greater Houston.
At Bayou City Waterkeeper we view water as a catalyst for change in greater Houston and along the Texas Gulf coast. Communities most affected by water pollution, flooding, and system failures must be at the center of this change. Only by centering community priorities can we shape solutions that meaningfully address the largest environmental, climate, and infrastructure threats that our region faces.
Lower Galveston Bay Watershed
Bayou City Waterkeeper works to protect and restore our wetlands, floodplains and riparian habitats that flow into our waterways and surrounding bays. The adjacent map shows the Lower Galveston Bay Watershed that we strive to make fishable, swimmable, and drinkable for all.
