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Lone Star Sierra Club

Online Houston Monthly Meeting: CoHousing Houston

What does a multi-family development look like where you know all your neighbors and do things together? The speaker for our June 10 program will be Steve Stelzer, the Program Director at the City of Houston Green Building Resource Center. Steve is a member of CoHousing Houston and will show us the strategies for developing the first CoHousing development in Texas, and what the green values of the community are.
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Bay Area Zoom Meeting: Update on Electric Autos

On June 16, Robert Sanchez, Vice President of the Houston Electric Auto Association (HEAA) will be the guest speaker. He will provide an update on the current situation with electric autos and charging infrastructure.

 
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The Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve and 30 x 30: How to Help

A broad array of world wide environmental advocates, conservation scientists, and governmental entities have endorsed the goal of "30 x 30", i.e. protecting 30% of lands and oceans by 2030.

 
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Houston METRO Starts Planning Process for new BRT Lines

The METRONext transit referendum, passed in late 2019, includes several new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines and light rail line extensions. METRO is prioritizing the Inner Katy BRT and the University BRT lines, to create a more complete network.

 
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Houston's Solar Initiative Gets a Boost With SUN Co-Op

The Houston Regional Group of the Sierra Club joined forces recently with the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in announcing the launch of Houston’s citywide solar co-op that will help Houston residents go solar.
 
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How to Submit a Complaint about the I-45 Expansion

The I-45 expansion is currently being investigated for racial discrimination by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). You can help FHWA find the extent of discrimination by sharing your story in a Title VI complaint.
 
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Marysee Prairie Burns Brightly on Earth Day

By Brandt Mannchen
I can think of no better way to spend Earth Day than to watch and photograph prairie restoration in action, via a prescribed burn on Marysee Prairie.

 
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Going Native

By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center
If you’re like me, you’re making regular trips to the nursery to replace plants lost during the big freeze in February. I’ve decided to plant more native plants and those specifically recommended for Texas landscapes because of the benefits they offer.

 
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Summer Wildflower Tour in Sam Houston National Forest

Wildflowers have long sparked our imaginations and inspired our hearts.  Sam Houston National Forest (SHNF) has a diverse array of forests, streams, prairies, and savannas, each with its own collection of Nature’s brightly colored jewels, wildflowers.
 
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Help Wanted


The Houston Group of the Sierra Club is looking for help in the following areas:
Lone Star Hiking Trail Volunteers, Outings Leaders, Audio / Video Coordinator, Forestry. Help to make a difference for the Sierra Club!

 
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Get Outdoors

For current information on upcoming outings in the Houston area, check out our MeetUp site. Outings have been temporarily cancelled, due to the COVID-19 virus. You can still upload your old photos to previous outings, or walk some trails on your own, while maintaining a safe physical distance from others.
 
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Protect The Environment In the Houston Area

When you donate to the Sierra Club's Houston Group, you support local efforts to:
  • Protect wild and treasured places, from the Sam Houston National Forest to Galveston Bay 
  • Keep our air and water clean 
  • Ensure adequate water supply for people and environment 
  • Ensure a clean energy future 
  • Reduce climate disruption 
  • Keep pressure on politicians and corporations to ensure safe and healthy communities
Your financial help allows us to meet the challenges of protecting and preserving our treasured Houston area.
 
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The COVID-19 crisis has not passed and continues to disproportionately harm  Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people and other communities of color. The pandemic has revealed how the communities hardest hit are often the same communities that suffer from high levels of pollution and poor access to healthcare. The fight for environmental justice cannot be separated from the fight for racial justice.