Join us for an engaging Coastal Issues Forum!
“Coastal Bend-Community Air Action Plan Implementation Roadmap“
Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Del Mar College – Center for Economic Development, 3209 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX
Join us for an upcoming Coastal Issues Forum on the Coastal Bend Community Air Action Plan Implementation Roadmap. This presentation will provide an overview of the Coastal Bend Community Air Action Plan (CB-CAAP) Implementation Roadmap, a coordinated regional strategy focused on protecting air quality while supporting continued community growth, economic development, and industrial vitality across the Coastal Bend.
Attendees will learn more about the roadmap’s priority actions, implementation timelines, partner roles, and measurable outcomes, as well as how these efforts are designed to help maintain ozone attainment and promote long-term air quality improvements. The presentation will also explore the importance of regional collaboration and the role that local governments, industry leaders, educators, community organizations, and residents can play in advancing practical, science-based solutions.
Together, these efforts demonstrate how the Coastal Bend can work collaboratively to support cleaner air, healthier communities, informed decision-making, and long-term environmental resilience while balancing the needs of a growing and thriving region.
Fun fact: Did you know the Coastal Bend’s sea breeze—our everyday “afternoon wind”—is one of the strongest natural air‑cleaning forces in Texas? It helps disperse pollutants, cool the region, and even shapes how we design local air‑quality strategies. The CB‑CAAP builds on this natural advantage with community‑driven actions that keep our air healthy year‑round.
- Networking Reception: 5:30–6:00 PM
- Interactive Presentation: 6:00–7:30 PM
Networking ~ Free Food ~ Open to the Public ~ Interactive
Coastal Issues Forums (CIFs) are made possible through the generous support of our partners and are always free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.
CIFs are designed to bring together diverse community stakeholders to identify key challenges facing the Texas Coastal Bend and explore practical solutions, while also educating the public about relevant programs and opportunities. These forums foster open dialogue in a welcoming, non-biased environment that encourages learning, collaboration, and community engagement.
Meet the Presenter
Sharon Bailey Murphy, MPA, Executive Director, Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership (CBAQP)
Sharon Bailey Murphy, MPA, CHMM, REM is the Executive Director of the Coastal Bend
Air Quality Partnership (CBAQP). Before joining CBAQP, Mrs. Murphy served the City of
Corpus Christi for thirteen years, managing internal and external Environmental Affairs,
where she oversaw initiatives that promoted environmental stewardship and
sustainability and was the City’s point of contact for all federal and state environmental
agencies. Sharon is a Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduate with a Bachelor of
Science in Biology with a Chemistry minor and an MPA in Organizational Leadership
from the University of Arizona Global Campus.
Sharon is very active in her community, holding leadership roles in:
- Board of Directors – United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
- Board of Directors – Immediate Past Chair, American Red Cross Texas Gulf
- Coast Region
- Board of Directors – Immediate Past- President, YWCA Corpus Christi
- Board of Directors – Past Secretary, Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program
- Board of Directors – Immediate Past President, Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
- Board of Directors – Immediate Past-President, World Affairs Council of South
Texas
Sharon and her husband Dr. Rich Murphy are ordained ministers and elders at Corpus
Christi Christian Fellowship. She counts it a privilege to serve and bring hope to our
region.
Whether you’re a business owner, partner, or community supporter, there’s a place for you at the table. Come connect, contribute, and be part of the community.
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