Bayou Banner February 2024

February 1, 2024

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Welcome to 2024, a year of wilderness anniversaries: 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, 40th Anniversary of the Texas Wilderness Act. Watch for more articles later this year.

Save the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle - take action!

Thanks for all you do,
Carol Woronow, Bayou Banner Newsletter Editor
Sierra Club, Houston Group

Online Houston Monthly Meeting Feb 8: Updates from THEA on Houston Area Superfund Sites

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.

Bay Area Zoom Meeting: See Meetup for topic

The Bay Area Program for February 21 will be posted at Meetup when information is available.

Kemp's Ridley sea turtle needs your help!

Take a moment to show your support for the endangered sea turtle program at Padre Island National Seashore.

The 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act and Texas Wilderness Areas

During 2024, as the Wilderness Act turns 60, we reflect on the historic value of this major American cultural and environmental achievement.

Updating Houston and Harris County's MS4 Stormwater Permit Regulations

This year Bayou City Waterkeeper plans to push for an important update of Houston and Harris County's MS4 stormwater/wastewater permit regulations.

Pollinator Conservation: The Bumblebee

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.

2024 Marks 40th Anniversary of the Texas Wilderness Act

For those who love the Texas outdoors, 2024 is a bonanza and should provide all with many reasons to celebrate our conservation history.

Winter Feeding

By Cheryl Conley

It’s much easier for birds and squirrels to find food in the summer but it’s challenging in the winter.

Help Wanted

The Houston Group of the Sierra Club is looking for help in the following areas:

Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Chair, Lone Star Hiking Trail Volunteers, Outings Leaders, 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.
Some outings have resumed. Join us!

Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Doesn’t Disappoint!

By Brandt Mannchen

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!

Protect the Environment in Houston

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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