Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: The Lubrizol Accident and Chemical Release Issues
September 25, 2021
On October 20, Dr. Kevin Beard and Loretta Beard will discuss a recent chemical release at the Lubrizol Corp plant in La Porte, the impacts on Bay Area communities, and efforts to better inform the public about such incidents....
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METRO Updates: Electric buses, Sustainability Plans, BRT Projects
September 25, 2021
METRO has set a timeline to be purchasing only 100% zero-emission buses by the target date of 2030. METRO is proceeding with the planning process for the University Corridor & Inner Katy METRORapid projects (Bus Rapid Transit)....
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Time to Head South
September 22, 2021
By Cheryl ConleyWith temperatures still soaring in our area, it’s hard to think about fall but birds know it’s time for their fall migration. So, exactly how do they know? ...
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Online Houston Monthly Meeting: The Port of Houston "PoH TREES" Program
September 22, 2021
On October 14, Deborah January-Bevers of Houston Wilderness will present on The Port of Houston Trees & Riparian Enhancement of Ecosystem Services (PoH TREES) Program....
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Houston Sierra Club Wants ExCom Candidate Nominations
September 20, 2021
p>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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Houston Sierra Club 2022 Calendar Sales
September 20, 2021
Sierra Club 2022 Wall and Engagement Calendars will be available for purchase locally through the Houston Group. Proceeds from local calendar sales benefit the Houston Group....
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Clean Water Rule, Dirty Water Rule: What’s next for our region’s water?
September 20, 2021
Sierra Club, Bayou City Waterkeeper, and seven other community and non-profit partners urge the federal agencies to take into account the special nature of our local wetlands and barriers to their protection, as they work to redefine the scope of...
Sierra Club Withdraws Objection After Changes Made by U.S. Forest Service to Burn Plan
September 20, 2021
On September 13, 2021, the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club withdrew its objection to the Angelina/Sabine Prescribed Fire Project after the U.S. Forest Service (FS) made changes to the proposal....
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So Long to the “Quiet Ranger”
September 14, 2021
On September 5, 2021, Leo Alton Reitan died. Most people have not heard of Leo, but he did more with his individual work ethic and his money, which he used to do the most for conservation, than scores of people do during their lives....
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Bayou Banner September 2021
September 2, 2021
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for September 2021. Click the title to see the news this month.