Please vote in the November 8, 2022 election. Every vote makes a difference! You still have a couple of days left to register to vote, if you have not already registered.
Thanks for all you do,
Carol Woronow, Bayou Banner Newsletter Editor
Sierra Club, Houston Group
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On October 13, Barry Ward, Executive Director of Trees For Houston will present and discuss their mission to plant, protect, and promote trees throughout the greater Houston area.
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On October 19, the Bay Area will have their monthly meeting. See our Meetup for more information.
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The Sierra Club has endorsed Lina Hidalgo for Harris County Judge, Adrian Garcia for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2, and Lesley Briones for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4.
Visit Turn Texas Green for additional information about Sierra Club endorsed candidates. |
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Please vote in the November 8, 2022 election. Some rules have changed.
Here is some information about voting in Texas.
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Election time is near for Houston Sierra Club (HSC) Executive Committee members! In December, annual elections for our Executive Committee (ExCom) will occur.
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It is important to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs properly, both to prevent misuse and to prevent environmental contamination in waterways, ground water and water supplies. |
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Native plants in our own back yards can be part of the Homegrown National Park!
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The Sierra Club shares issues and concerns about implementation of the Compartments 29, 36, and 37 Mulching Project in Sam Houston National Forest with the U.S. Forest Service.
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The Sacred Springs Kite Exhibition that is currently on display in the Austin Central Library focuses on Texas’ thousands of free-flowing springs, their relationship with life, and the threats that they face from both local development and global. |
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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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On September 10, 2022, the Houston Sierra Club visited Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge to bird and enjoy this wetland and coastal prairie wonderland.
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On September 14, 2022 the Lone Star Chapter and Houston Regional Group of the Sierra Club visited the “Hopson Fire” site in Upland Island Wilderness Area, Angelina National Forest.
The “Hopson Fire” was reported on August 9, 2022 to the U.S. Forest Service (FS). There had been multiple fire starts from lighting bursts the day before.
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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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