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May 25, 2011

ECONOTES 2011-05-25: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

EcoNotes Water quality critical for food safety (Ron Smith – Southwest Farm Press, 05/20/2011) Food safety issues are more serious threats to the produce industry than damage from insects, plant diseases, and other pest problems. The most serious threat is the quality of the water used in irrigation. Surface water poses the greatest potential for contamination. http://southwestfarmpress.com/vegetables/water-quality-critical-food-safety TCEQ: Turning up…

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May 25, 2011

CWI Workshop: Sediments in Our Waterways

Title: CWI Workshop: Sediments in Our WaterwaysLocation: Houston-Galveston Area Council, 3555 Timmons Lane, 2nd Floor, Conference Room A, Houston, TX 77027Link out: Click hereDescription: This workshop, scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the H-GAC, will cover a sedimentation study by the USGS, protecting Lake Houston water quality, the opening of the mouth of the San Bernard River, and…

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May 25, 2011

LEED 201: Core Concepts and Strategies Workshop

Title: LEED 201: Core Concepts and Strategies WorkshopLocation: Gensler, 711 Louisiana St. #300 Houston, TX 77002Link out: Click hereDescription: This workshop provides essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED Rating Systems. It begins with an introduction to the benefits and integrative approach to green building, and a brief background on the U.S. Green Building Council…

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