On May 11, 2026, Bayou City Waterkeeper’s policy staff traveled to Austin to deliver oral and written testimony before the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs. This marked a major milestone for our organization: the very first time Bayou City Waterkeeper has given in-person oral testimony directly to the Texas Legislature.
Join us in welcoming our new staff member, Michael McFadden. Michael will work closely with our staff and partners to execute communications strategies focused on water justice by incorporating storytelling into content, helping shape media coverage on legal and policy developments, and supporting donor and funder communications. Learn more about Michael.
Join us in welcoming our new staff member, Michael McFadden. Michael will work closely with our staff and partners to execute communications strategies focused on water justice by incorporating storytelling into content, helping shape media coverage on legal and policy developments, and supporting donor and funder communications. Learn more about Michael.
Join us in welcoming our new staff member, Gracie Israel, Community Organizer. Gracie will expand our grassroots effort by raising awareness of water justice and climate issues, building relationships with community members across our region, and allowing community expertise to inform our work. She will also support our existing community-centered policy work. Learn more about Gracie.
This summer interns and fellows will lend important support to our legal work. Read more about them below.
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