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ECONOTES 2010-06-20: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

Featured Restoring Galveston Bay  Oyster Reefs (Guidry News) About 2,000 acres of oyster reefs that were damaged by Hurricane Ike are being restored. Fishermen hired by Texas Parks and Wildlife are pulling dead shell out of the sediment, which provides a surface for oyster larvae to attach and grow. The restoration of the oyster reefs is beneficial to the environment because they support much life, including oysters which…

ECONOTES 2010-06-13: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

Featured Plenty Of Gulf Volunteers, Not Enough Work (Mary Foster – Click2Houston) The oil spill has attracted many volunteers, but the government and BP are not able to take everybody. Much of the work requires special training and special equipment, which most people do not have. The lack of available volunteer work for the public has only added to the…

Texas Coastal Expo 2010

Title: Texas Coastal Expo 2010Location: grounds outside the Texas State AquariumEvent Link: Click hereDescription: The Texas General Land Office is hosting the Texas Coastal Expo 2010 on Saturday, July 24, from 10am-5pm on the grounds outside the Texas State Aquarium. Come learn about our Texas Coast and experience wildlife first hand, test your skills on a surfing simulator, or enjoy…

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