Where to Recycle Plastic Bags
October 30, 2017
It is easier now to recycle plastic bags. Curbside recycling collection does not accept plastic bags or plastic film, but fortunately more retailers are offering recycling drop offs for both of these plastic categories. To find the retailers or...
Public Hearing Comments to the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources
October 30, 2017
Comments delivered by Evelyn L. Merz, Conservation Chair,on behalf of the Houston Regional Group Sierra Club at the public hearing held by the Texas House Committee on Natural Resources...
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Can Our Devastating Flooding be Stopped? What do big thinkers think?
October 30, 2017
Can Our Devastating Flooding be Stopped? What do big thinkers think? Find out at the Houston & Bay Area Storm Water Flooding Forum: Harvey, Ike and Our Future. Save the date for this important event... (Read more)
Annual Auction, Potluck and Games
October 30, 2017
Our auction, potluck, and games will take place this year at our December General Meeting on Thursday, December 14. This is one of the fundraising events for the Houston Group and usually features both a live and silent auction. All proceeds from...
Recycling during the Post Harvey Recovery -
October 28, 2017
Curbside Recycling to Resume in Houston! The City of Houston has announced the resumption of curbside recycling collection starting Monday, November 13, 2017. The resumption of service is... (Read more)
Spotlight: Helen Shih
October 20, 2017
Tell us a little about yourself.My name is Helen Shih. I am very grateful to be put on the spot by the organizers of the Houston Sierra Club. I felt there are many Sierra Club members who can be highlighted because of their diligent work...
Comment Tips to Help Protect Public Grasslands and Forests
October 17, 2017
These are comments about the Wild and Scenic Rivers portion of the National Grassland and Forests of Texas Revision Plan. The comments could serve as examples and/or suggestions for how the public may craft its own (Click headline to read more...)
Bayou Banner October 2017
October 10, 2017
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for October 2017. Click the title to see the news this month.
Galveston Bay Report Card 2017
October 4, 2017
The Galveston Bay Report Card is a citizen-driven, scientific analysis of the health of Galveston Bay. Supported by a grant from Houston Endowment and implemented by the Galveston Bay Foundation and the Houston Advanced Research Center, the goal of...
Houston Sierra Club Climate Change Reading Group
October 4, 2017
If you are interested in learning about climate change and identifying ways Houstonians can make a difference, then join our reading group dedicated to climate change. The reading group will meet... (Click on headline to read more)