From River Network: Some states have created comprehensive initiatives to address their most pressing water issues in combination with sustained funding. Texas’ recent Prop 4 ballot initiative, which was passed by voters in November 2025, dedicates $1 billion per year for the next 20 years to Texas Water Fund, a state fund established to finance water projects in Texas. In Delaware, the Clean Water […]
Two groups of local dancers are participating in this year's National Water Dance: In Houston, join the TerraForm(ed) Collective on April 18th at 3 pm for Nature Stories, a performance in conjunction with National Water Dance. This national movement draws attention to the fragility of our waters and move with one voice for responsible stewardship […]
On Sunday, April 26, bayou and greenspace groups including Hollywood Bayou Coalition and A Tale of Two Bridges invite you to join us for an afternoon of family-friendly festivities, including free berry-picking, along White Oak Bayou, coupled with mingling, cobbler-making, and beverages of your choice at Patterson Park Patio Bar. Last spring, the Chapmans noticed an enormous patch of […]
5 years down. 10 years to go. Is Houston on track? Five years ago, a federal Consent Decree was signed to force a fix for Houston’s crumbling sewer system. This 15-year mandate is the roadmap to ending raw sewage overflows in our streets, parks, and homes- especially in neighborhoods that have been historically neglected. Is […]
Our Solution to Flooding is Already Here, features Bayou City Waterkeeper's Co-Executive Director Kristen Schlemmer, Wetlands Policy and Outreach Specialist Alenka Cardenas, and former Community Science Manager Mashal Awais. Across greater Houston, wetlands often hide in plain sight, quietly taking in and releasing water in our prairies and forests and along our bayous and coasts. […]
Join us for a day on the water and in nature at Armand Bayou Nature Center for our annual Tributary event. Register here on our website or find out more information about Armand Bayou Nature Center here. Armand Bayou: 8500 Bay Area Blvd. Pasadena, Texas 77507 Saturday, May 30, 9am-2pm
Join our Co-EDs Ayanna Jolivet Mccloud and Kristen Schlemmer for an upcoming conversation on clean water, flooding, wetland protection, and coastal resilience across the Gulf Coast, hosted as part of the Talking Water series. 📅 Thursday, June 11🕒 12:30 PM CDT / 10:30 AM PDT📍 Virtual Event We invite community members, partners, advocates, and supporters […]
Attend the June 25, 2026 Galveston City Council meeting to learn about the proposed Discovery Sands development and opportunities for public input and testimony.
The City of Galveston is hosting the first community workshop for its Comprehensive Plan update, and Bayou City Waterkeeper will be there alongside residents and other community stakeholders. Galveston’s Comprehensive Plan will guide decisions about growth, development, infrastructure, and resilience for the next decade and beyond. Attendees will learn how the city has changed since […]
Presented by Bayou City Waterkeeper, FotoFest, & Latino Outdoors Date and Time: September 19, 2026 | 8:30 am gather, 9:00 am start Location: Robert C. Stuart Park Admission: Free with registration Recommended for: All ages and photography experience levels Join Bayou City Waterkeeper, FotoFest, and Latino Outdoors for a guided photo walk exploring the […]
