On April 28, we went to City Council to deliver a clear message: Houstonians deserve transparency, accountability, and real results from our infrastructure investments.
Four years ago, Bayou City Waterkeeper sparked a federal enforcement action to address the sewage pollution that has plagued the
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 much of Greater Houston, rain is a minor inconvenience. In Northeast Houston and Baytown, even routine rain can be
Bayou City Waterkeeper (BCWK) is commemorating its 25th anniversary by transitioning into a shared leadership model. BCWK’s current Executive Director,
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.
