Bayou Banner May 2022

May 5, 2022

Vote early and vote often! May 7 and May 24 have elections in Texas. Information HERE.
On May 12, join us to hear about Restoration at Sheldon Lake State Park & Habitat Conservation on the Bayou Greenways.
On May 18, join the Bay Area Sierra Club for their meeting about Insects, Native Plants, and Pollinator Gardens. Details HERE.
Thanks for all you do,
Carol Woronow, Bayou Banner Newsletter Editor, Sierra Club, Houston Group

Online Houston Monthly Meeting: Restoration at Sheldon Lake State Park & Habitat Conservation on the Bayou Greenways

On May 12, Marissa Llosa, Conservation Manager for the Houston Parks Board will present "From sedges to oaks: a look back at wetland restoration at Sheldon Lake State Park and a look forward to habitat conservation on the Bayou Greenways."

Buffalo Bayou Flooding – Tunnels, Litigation, and Finance

By Tom Douglas
Two recent Environmental Roundtable sessions have addressed flooding in the Buffalo Bayou Watershed. The most recent one, held on March 8, focused on proposals for the construction of flood tunnels.

What to do if You Find a Baby Bird

By Cheryl Conley
It’s spring and that means it’s baby season. You may come across a baby bird that has fallen out of the nest but do you know what to do?

Sierra Club Meets With Sabine River Authority About Proposed Recreation Area and Forest Land Swap

On April 4, 2022, the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club (Sierra Club) met with the Sabine River Authority (SRA) and the Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) to discuss and view a private tract of land on Toledo Bend Reservoir that is proposed for a major fishing tournament recreation area.

Water Works Festival at the Houston Botanic Garden Saturday, May 7

The Houston Public Works Department's annual Water Works Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th from 10am to 2pm at the Houston Botanic Garden.

Help Wanted

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

Get Outdoors

For current information on upcoming outings in the Houston area, check out our MeetUp site. We have resumed our outings. Join us!

Paddling from Hugo Point to Trinity Bay – To See the Shells

By Tom Douglas
On Saturday April 16, five of us met up at Hugo Point County Park. Our paddling destination for the day would be a very large shell midden on the north shore of Trinity Bay.

Big Thicket Hike and Tour a Success!!!

By Brandt Mannchen
Sierrans enjoyed a beautiful, sunny, mild, day in the Big Thicket on April 9th.

Earth Day Houston and the Houston Sierra Club

The first post-COVID Houston Sierra Club table at Discovery Green on April 10, 2022 was a success!

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 Big Bend area to the Big Thicket
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.

Sierra Club Houston Group

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