SC Water for People & Environment Committee: Seawater Desalination & TX coast
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Sierra Club: Water for People & Environment Committee
Webinar: Seawater Desalination & Impacts for the TX Coast
Monday, March 10, 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.
In this meeting, we'll welcome Elida Castillo, Program Director of Chispa Texas, to speak on seawater desalination and the impacts of proposed projects on the Texas coast.
Agenda:
1. H2O Highlights: Recent developments in the water world
2. Issues and impacts of building desalination plants on the TX coast (Elida Castillo).
3. Brief overview of legislation related to desalination projects (Evgenia Spears)
4. Questions & Answers
Issues with seawater desalination:
The Truth About Seawater Desalination in Texas: Costs, Risks, and Alternatives | Sierra Club
As Water Scarcity Increases, Desalination Plants Are on the Rise - Yale E360
Purpose: To enhance local and statewide water advocacy efforts and empower Texas residents to advocate for water in their communities.
- Active statewide collaborative network of water advocates
- Increased public awareness of water issues across the state
- Increased engagement in water advocacy among Texas residents
- Transformative policy impact