SC Water for People & Environment Committee: PFAS Contamination Issues in Texas
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Sierra Club: Water for People & the Environment Committee
Webinar: PFAS Contamination Issues in Texas, "Navigating a Nonstick Nightmare".
Monday, April 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Link to register:
Meeting Registration - Zoom
This is the Water for People & the Environment Committee's meeting for all Texans interested in water issues, advocacy, organizing and networking.
In this meeting, we'll welcome guest speaker Dr. Katie Pelch from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), who will discuss the issues related to PFAS, often referred to as 'forever chemicals', when they enter our water supplies and food chains, and the resulting environmental and health impacts on agricultural crops, livestock, and human health. Dr. Pelch's presentation is titled: "Navigating a Nonstick Nightmare".
Agenda:
1. H2O Highlights: Recent developments in the water world
2. Issues and impacts of PFAS contamination (Dr. Katie Pelch, from NRDC).
3. Brief overview of legislation related to PFAS use and regulation in Texas (Evgenia Spears)
4. Questions & Answers
Issues with PFAS:
PFAS Contamination, Biosolids, and Resulting Environmental & Health Impacts | Sierra Club
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
Photo credit: Pasture Cattle-Lance Cheung, U.S. Department of Agriculture-2019-public domain.