February 2012 – Page 40 – Citizens' Environmental Coalition

February 4, 2012

Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – New Caney

Title: Sustainable Communities Regional Plan Community Meeting – New CaneyLocation: East Montgomery County Improvment District Complex, 21575 U.S. Highway 59Link out: Click hereDescription: The 13- county plan explores opportunities to improve the region’s most important resources, including clean air and water, good jobs, safe and attractive neighborhoods, affordable housing, transportation choices, and open spaces and parks. In February and March…

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February 1, 2012

Coalition Notes 02-01-2012

Manage Your Land For Wildlife Workshop. Texas Parks & Wildlife is holding a Managing Your Land For Wildlife Workshop at Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center (1300 Riley Fuzzel Rd) on February 4th from 8:30am-2:20pm. The workshop will cover topics such as Wildlife Tax Valuation, Black Bears Returning to East Texas, Creating Successful Wildlife Habitats while Being Fire-Wise, and Saving Some…

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February 1, 2012

ECONOTES 2012-02-01: Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region

Featured Matagorda County cries foul over EPA’s foul-air claim (Matthew Tresaugue – Houston Chronicle, 01/27/2012) Federal environmental regulators believe that Matagorda County is a significant contributor to Houston pollution. However, local leaders don’t agree, and Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald believes that the two local plants are “minute by Houston’s standards.” Carl Young, a scientist for the EPA’s Region 6,…

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