Online Houston Monthly Meeting: Light Right to Bring Back the Night
October 26, 2021
On November 11, join Debbie Moran for a presentation about light pollution: what it is, how it affects our natural world, human health, and how we can minimize its negative effects....
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Forest Service Avoids Climate Change Responsibilities, Again!
October 25, 2021
In an action that will lead to a hotter and unhealthier climate, the U.S. Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands, did nothing to reduce climate change air pollution when this issue was brought up by the Sierra Club about the Midcoast Energy...
The Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve: How to Help
October 23, 2021
The Artist Boat Coastal Heritage Preserve currently encompasses a 690-acre conservation area on West Galveston Island. Artist Boat’s goal is to preserve and restore 1,400 contiguous acres from bay-to-beach....
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SUN Report and Tool for Pricing Tx Electricity Plans
October 23, 2021
Solar United Neighbors (SUN) recently released a new report and tool for Texas solar homeowners, and those considering going solar. As you may know, figuring out solar savings in the Texas deregulated market is a big challenge due to the absence of...
Composting Drop-Off, City of Houston Pilot Program
October 22, 2021
The City of Houston is offering a six-week composting pilot program, from October 20 - November 27. Residents may participate by collecting food scraps throughout the week in any container or bag of their choosing (tip: keeping a bag in your freezer...
Prescription Drug Take Back: Local Drop Off Locations
October 22, 2021
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) now allows for the safe disposal of unused, unwanted, and expired prescription drugs at local designated drop off locations. This means you can return unused narcotic painkillers and other medications to...
Paddle Ash Lake and Lower Cedar Bayou
October 20, 2021
On October 11, five of us observed Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day over at Cedar Bayou, which is a microcosm of many aspects of Galveston Bay and its tributaries....
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Monarchs are on the Move
October 20, 2021
By Cheryl ConleyThe most amazing event happens every year at this time. It’s the migration of monarch butterflies....
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Bayou Banner October 2021
October 8, 2021
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for October 2021. Click the title to see the news this month.
Public Voices Concerns and Disapproval About Proposed Peach Creek Landfill – Submit Your Comments Now!
September 29, 2021
On September 28, 2021, at a virtual public meeting held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) the public stated “loud and clear” that it did not support the proposed 635-acre Peach Creek Landfill (PCL, Permit #2406), located next...