History of the Sierra Club and East Texas Wilderness Designation
February 17, 2024
To obtain wilderness in the National Forests and Grassland in Texas (NFGT) took more than 12 years.
Little Lake Creek Wilderness Area in Sam Houston National Forest
February 17, 2024
Five wilderness areas were established in the National Forests in Texas in 1984. Little Lake Creek Wilderness Area was one of those wilderness areas.
Let's Talk Bugs
February 17, 2024
By Cheryl Conley - Bugs bug me. They give me the creeps whenever I see one. Sometimes it feels like I have one crawling on me and I immediately freak out.
Bayou Banner February 2024
February 1, 2024
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for February 2024. Click the title to see the news this month.
Online Houston Monthly Meeting: Updates from THEA on Houston Area Superfund Sites
January 24, 2024
On February 8, our speaker will be Jackie Medcalf, Founder and CEO of Texas Health and Environment Alliance (THEA). Jackie will report on THEA's ongoing work to address Houston area superfund sites.
Winter Feeding
January 24, 2024
By Cheryl Conley - It’s much easier for birds and squirrels to find food in the summer but it’s challenging in the winter.
Updating Houston and Harris County's MS4 Stormwater Permit Regulations
January 24, 2024
This year Bayou City Waterkeeper plans to push for an important update of Houston and Harris County's MS4 stormwater/wastewater permit regulations.
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle needs your help!
January 22, 2024
Take a moment to show your support for the endangered sea turtle program at Padre Island National Seashore.
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Doesn’t Disappoint!
January 15, 2024
December had been very busy and now that Christmas was past, I was itching to get into the wild. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge didn’t disappoint
Pollinator Conservation: The Bumblebee
January 15, 2024
One pollinator that is often forgotten by us is the bumble bee. We can help these beautiful insects survive, but first we need to learn about who they are, what they do, and what they need.