South Texas Residents to Rally Against Proposed LNG Export Terminals at FERC Hearing
August 6, 2015
Residents opposed to three proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals near South Padre Island will air their concerns publicly at a hearing hosted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Tuesday, August 11, 2015, from 5:00pm to...
Galveston Daily News Weighs in on Water Conservation, You Can Too!
August 4, 2015
As the feelings of relief from drought abate in 2015, many municipalities are already re-instituting water restrictions. At the same time, regions across Texas are in the middle of drafting a revised State Water Plan. Region H, which includes...
Clean Power Plan Finalized to Help Curb Climate Change
August 3, 2015
Sierra Club applauds climate leadership from President Obama, urges Texas to take action
The Lone Star Sierran - July 2015
August 3, 2015
Big Bend's Big Pipeline?, Beaumont Still Waiting for Justice, and A Night to Remember
Charismatic Megafauna Reaches Milestone in Louisiana (Still Missing in Texas)
July 30, 2015
Although mostly unnoticed in Texas, a national conservation milestone has been achieved for the Louisiana Black Bear (Ursus americanus luteolus). The bear, federally-listed as threatened since January 1992 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is...
Griggs - Chapter PAC Support Influential in Dallas City Council Elections
July 30, 2015
The Sierra Club Political Committee of Texas (the Lone Star Chapter PAC) was active in supporting candidates again this Spring in the Dallas City Council elections. The PAC made contributions to several candidates which provided much-needed support...
Trans-Pecos Pipeline Delayed – What Does It Mean for Big Bend?
July 30, 2015
The Federal Environmental Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced on July 24 that an environmental assessment must be carried out and studied for the full length of the 143-mile Trans Pecos Pipeline proposed by Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners (...
Commonsense Preparation for the Next Drought
July 28, 2015
There’s no better time to reevaluate your outdoor water use than during Smart Irrigation Month. As July draws to a close, temperatures continue to rise, but your water use doesn’t need to follow suit. In Texas, outdoor water use, particularly lawn...
Ken Kramer on SWIFT Funding Implementation Milestone
July 23, 2015
Today, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) reached a milestone in the implementation of SWIFT funding for water management strategies and projects in the State Water Plan with its approval of the first round of funding. The SWIFT program was...
A Remarkable Night Thanks to Our Event Sponsors!
July 22, 2015
Our annual Chapter Environmental Awards banquet was a huge success. We had a full house at the Blue Mesa Grill on Saturday, and got the chance to honor two years worth of dedicated individuals and organizations in service to the environment. The...