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.... (Read more)

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...

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...

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...

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.... (Read more)

By Cheryl ConleyThe most amazing event happens every year at this time. It’s the migration of monarch butterflies.... (Read more)

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for October 2021. Click the title to see the news this month.

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...

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.... (Read more)

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).... (Read more)