Gulf Coast Authority

Happy New Year from Gulf Coast Authority!

GCA wishes you and your families a very Merry Christmas!

Today is the first official day of winter! We may not be experiencing the coldest of temperatures yet, but now is the time to prep. Learn how to protect your pipes and get your home winter ready. tdi.texas.gov/tips/winter-sa…

GCA hopes you and your families are having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

It's not too late to plan for a sustainable Thanksgiving! There are many ways to incorporate sustainability into your holiday. Don’t forget, how you clean up matters too. Learn more about how FOG can impact your pipes/water: takecareoftexas.org/about-us/blog/… @TakeCareOfTX

November 15 is America Recycles Day! Test your knowledge on all things recycling with this quiz and learn new tips to keep our planet beautiful. kab.org/recycling/recy…

Today we celebrate and honor all the Veterans who served. #VeteransDay

(2/2) If Proposition 6 passes, the $1 billion investment will be applied to the Texas Water Fund and the TWDB will distribute funds between new and existing programs covering a broad range of water funding needs. Find your polling location here: votetexas.gov

(1/2) Election day is tomorrow, November 7. Are you familiar with the proposed legislative changes that could affect your water resources? Proposition 6 could directly affect you!

GCA was recognized at Texas Water Conservation Association’s ‘23 Fall Conference by the #twca Risk Management Fund for Outstanding Safety Record in Liability. Thank you to our amazing employees for continuing to support the Authority through excellent safety records. #txwater

Happy Halloween! Have a safe and fun time trick or treating tonight.

(3/3) For more information on how to get involved in the support of breast cancer awareness or for further education, please visit nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-…

(2/3) • Not just women are susceptible to breast cancer. Men can also be affected. • Breast cancer doesn’t just affect middle aged/older women. ~9% of new cases are found in those under the age of 45 • There are several different types of breast cancer

(1/3) In celebration of breast cancer awareness month, GCA is proud to show our support for those impacted by breast cancer. Did you know these facts about breast cancer?

(2/2) However, the $1 billion investment is contingent on voter approval of Proposition 6 (Prop 6) on the November 7, 2023 General Election Ballot. Here’s what you need to know about Prop 6 and how it affects your Texas water resources. Polling locations: votetexas.gov

(1/2) Early voting begins today, Monday, October 23, 2023. Are you prepared to cast your ballot? The 88th Texas Legislature passed historic water legislation to create the Texas Water Fund (TWF) to address aging infrastructure and the development of new water sources.

Liz Fazio Hale & Jonathan Sandhu represented GCA along w/ Dan Hilderbrandt & Kitt Crabb of @SJRA_1937 on Southwest Chapter AWWA’s YP Panel to discuss ways that young professionals can better engage w/ leaders, supervisors, & mentors. Thank you AWWA YP for a great Annual Luncheon

Today is #ImagineADayWithoutWater! Imagine a Day Without Water is a time to stop and think about how we can take action to better improve, protect, and invest in our water infrastructures and policies for the future. For more information, please visit lnkd.in/dhy4JUg

Women of GCA attended the October 18, 2023 @EconAlliance Houston Port Region Luncheon with Guest Speaker Gretchen Sheirr, President of Business Operations, with the @HoustonRockets. It’s a pleasure to work with these amazing ladies who are at the top of their fields of profession

Today is the 51st anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972. The CWA was pivotal for restoring and protecting water in the US. Check out the history of the CWA here: epa.gov/laws-regulatio…