Clean Water
A green path forward for Baytown’s sewage problem
Four years ago, Bayou City Waterkeeper sparked a federal enforcement action to address the sewage pollution that has plagued the
Updates
Clean Water
Five years of holding the City of Houston accountable and the work ahead
The consent decree established a pathway to accountability and required the City to begin fixing its system. It also created new transparency requiring Houston to track and report sewage overflows in ways communities can see and respond to.
In Community
Launching a Houston Flooding and Nature-Based Solutions Dashboard
In much of Greater Houston, rain is a minor inconvenience. In Northeast Houston and Baytown, even routine rain can be
Groundwork
Bayou City Waterkeeper Announces Co-Executive Director Leadership Transition
Bayou City Waterkeeper (BCWK) is commemorating its 25th anniversary by transitioning into a shared leadership model. BCWK’s current Executive Director,
Clean Water
Baytown site visit & what is needed from water and environmental funders now
Baytown is a microcosm of the Houston region, where massive industrial power, diverse communities, and fragile, watery ecosystems coexist. In Baytown, we have made progress around green infrastructure and clean water, including sewage and industrial pollution. Baytown is an opportunity for funders to support new frameworks around community, water, and the environment.
Groundwork
Welcome our new Operations Manager
Join us in welcoming our new staff member, Gina Magaña, Operations Manager. Gina will manage our operations, finance, and bring strategic alignment to our interdisciplinary team. Learn more about Gina.