Houston Sierra Club Outings

Sierra Club: Water for People & Environment Committee
Webinar: The Water Footprint of Quarry Operations in Texas
Monday, January 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Link to register:
Meeting Registration - Zoom

This is the Water for People & Environment Committee's meeting for all Texans interested in water issues, advocacy, organizing and networking.
January Topic:
The Water Footprint of Quarry Operations in Texas

About the speaker: Christina Schwerdtfeger worked as an environmental professional for 34 years, assisting industrial and government clients with their regulatory compliance and reporting responsibilities. She retired in 2021 but has been volunteering with various non-profit organizations, especially Coalition for Responsible Environmental Aggregate Mining (CREAM). Christina holds a Ph.D. in chemistry and taught several environmental classes as an instructor in University of California Irvine's Extension Program.

Quarries play a significant role in the state’s economy, but what do they mean for our water? How much water do they actually use, how do they affect nearby water sources, and what regulations govern water use by quarry operations in Texas?

Citizen's Environmental Coalition (CEC) presents:
"Wild About Houston 2026: A Green Film Festival" &
the "Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour"
Saturday, January 17, 12:30 - 5:30pm overall (two film series)
Location: The DeLuxe Theater
3303 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020
"Wild About Houston 2026": 1:00 - 2:30pm
"Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour": 3:00 - 5:30pm

Main Event website for schedules & ticket purchases, etc.:
Houston Green Films Festival – Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Celebrate Houston’s vibrant environmental stories at the Wild About Houston Green Film Festival! Hosted by the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition. This is a celebration of cinema, environmental activism, and community that brings together powerful stories that inspire action for our planet.

This year’s festival unites the best of Houston’s voices with global perspectives. Be moved by inspiring films from the nationally acclaimed "Wild and Scenic Film Festival On Tour" and our homegrown Wild About Houston film festival, and then join us for a post-screening panel discussion with local environmental experts and advocates.

Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Virtual Meeting
Texas Legislative Scorecard 101: Turning Accountability Into Action
Thu, Jan 22, 2026; 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Central)

Link to register:
Texas Legislative Scorecard 101: Turning Accountability Into Action

Join the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter for an online discussion unpacking our 2025 Texas Legislative Scorecard - a clear, accessible look at how Texas legislators performed on key environmental votes during the 89th Legislative Session.

During this virtual event, we’ll walk through how the scorecard is built, what the scores really tell us about the Texas Legislature, and why this tool matters for accountability and transparency moving forward. Most importantly, we’ll focus on how you can use the scorecard - from conversations with friends and family to outreach with legislators.

Sierra Club: Water for People & Environment Committee
Webinar: Discussion of Prop 4 & Texas Water Development Board
Monday, February 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Link to register:
Meeting Registration - Zoom

This is the Water for People & Environment Committee's meeting for all Texans interested in water issues, advocacy, organizing and networking.
February Topic:
Prop 4 and Implications for the Texas Water Development Board
Speaker: Bryan McMath, Executive Administrator of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), to discuss Prop 4 and the implications for TWDB priorities and projects.

Further detail will be posted when available.