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October 3, 2024

Green Sierra Club Banner. Explore Enjoy Protect

Smoke billowing over Texas from Crosby and Deer Park fires

Make a plan to vote on November 5, 2024.

There are many pro-environment candidates running! To see our full list of endorsed candidates, visit TurnTexasGreen.org,

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

Houston In-Person Meeting Oct 10: Rescuing Nature’s Treasures: the Wildlife Center of Texas Rehabilitation Program

Come meet some wildlife in person on October 10! Rescuing nature’s treasures: the Wildlife Center of Texas rehabilitation program is presented by Monica Jarisch, Jean Watson, and Randolph Watson.

Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting October 16

The Bay Area Meeting, October 16, will be conducted using Zoom. Everyone is welcome.

Click the title to get updated program and Zoom instructions.

How to Vote in Texas, November 5, 2024

Plan to vote in the November 5, 2024 election. Here is some information about voting.

How to BEST Recycle Your Recyclable Plastics

The best way for Houston residents to recycle plastics is to put them in their green recycling curbside bin.

Sharks Are Important in Texas Waters

Sharks have been vilified for hundreds of years by people. But they are incredibly important in our Gulf of Mexico and bay waters.

Houston Sierra Club wants ExCom Candidate Nominations

Election time is near for Houston Sierra Club Executive Committee members! In December, annual elections for our Executive Committee will occur.

Sierra Club Pushes Forest Service to Protect Lone Star Hiking Trail and Other Hiking Trails in the NFGT

On September 5, 2024, the Sierra Club met with the U.S. Forest Service at the National Forests and Grassland in Texas offices, in Lufkin, Texas, to discuss hiking trail protection.

Forest Service Approves Hurricane Beryl Salvage Logging on the East Side of Sam Houston National Forest

In August, the U.S. Forest Service approved salvage logging of about 1,700 acres on the east side of Sam Houston National Forest after trees were blown down during Hurricane Beryl.

Help Wanted

The Houston Group of the Sierra Club is looking for help in the following areas:
Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Chair, Wetland Advocates, 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!

Touring the Columbia Bottomlands by Water

By Tom Douglas

The Columbia Bottomlands are shaped by their relationship to water. On August 17 we explored them by paddling a section of the San Bernard River.

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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