SC Water for People & Env. Comm: Tx Floodplain Management: Gaps & Path Forward
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Sierra Club: Water for People & Environment Committee
Webinar: Texas Floodplain Management: Gaps, Progress, and Path Forward.
Monday, September 8, 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.
September 8 Topic:
Texas Floodplain Management: Gaps, Progress, and Path Forward
The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance will provide an overview of floodplain management in the State of Texas; recent developments at the legislature; gaps in floodplain policies; and how Texas can implement better floodplain policy to protect people, property, and water supplies.
Agenda:
1. H2O Highlights: Recent developments in the water world
2. Presentation on Texas Floodplain Management
3. Questions & Answers
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