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Hold on to hope today. Together we are stronger, and we can help make the world a better place. Recycle, plant native, volunteer.
On July 14, join us for an update on Sea Turtles in the Gulf of Mexico.
On July 20, join the Bay Area Sierra Club to learn about native plants in our region.
Thank you for all you do,
Carol Woronow, Bayou Banner Newsletter Editor, Sierra Club, Houston Group |
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On July 14, Joanie Steinhaus, the Gulf Program Director for the Turtle Island Restoration Network will provide an update on the situation with sea turtles in the Gulf.
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On July 20, Debbie Bush, a member of the Native Plant Society in the Clear Lake area, will discuss garden techniques for native plants in this region.
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Each of us can support recycling and help grow a circular economy by purchasing products made from recycled materials.
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Curbside recycling programs could be more efficient and cost effective if more citizens understood what items should and should NOT be put in curbside recycling collections.
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Harris County Flood Control District had a virtual public meeting on June 16 to report on Phase 2 of their studies on large diameter stormwater conveyance tunnels.
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On June 7, 2022, the Houston Sierra Club met with the U.S. Forest Service, and others interested in Big Creek Scenic Area trails in Sam Houston National Forest.
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By Cheryl Conley
Would you believe that mankind’s future on this planet depends on the honey bee?
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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!
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For current information on upcoming outings in the Houston area, check out our MeetUp site. Some outings have resumed. Join us!
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By Brandt Mannchen
Ten, excited and hardy souls met on June 11, 2022, to hike Hudson Woods, a unit of the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, and visit the Sea Center.
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By Tom Douglas
Our group of 14 paddlers explored the largest cypress swamp on the Texas Gulf Coast. Flowers, trees, birds, other swamp animals, and panoramic views made for a fine day outdoors.
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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. |
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