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July 2, 2013

Houston Environmental News Update July 2, 2013

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Houston Environmental News Update July 2, 2013

CEC NOTES

  1. KPFT’s Eco-Ology to feature CEC

COALITION NOTES

  1. Catalyst Awards Student Competition
  2. Houston Urban Gardeners: How to Sell Your Produce
  3. Lunch Bunch at Mercer Arboretum
  4. Summer Science Nights 2013: Catching Wildlife
  5. My Houston 2040 Monthly Happy Hour
  6. Ales and Tails II
  7. Unplugged Adventure: Night Sight
  8. Jones Park: Stargazing
  9. News & Walk from Houston Parks Board

COMMUNITY NOTES

  1. Attwater Prairie Chicken Van Tours
  2. Electronics Recycling
  3. TPWD Wildlife Diversity Program – “Shovel-Ready” Conservation Projects
  4. 2013 Reuse Contest Building Competition
  5. TV: Texas Parks & Wildlife
  6. Air Quality Forecast

NEWS HEADLINES

  1. Transforming Houston’s Concrete Bayous Into 160-Mile Greenspace (Laurie Johnson – KUHF News, 6/26/2013)
  2. Seafood consumption advisory on spotted sea trout removed for most of Galveston Bay (The Bay Area Citizen, 7/1/2013)
  3. Third pedestrian bridge installed at Buffalo Bayou Park (Houston Chronicle, 6/28/2013)

GREEN JOBS

  1. NEW! The Energy Corridor District seeks Intern
  2. NEW! TCEQ seeks Natural Resources Specialist II
  3. NEW! Artist Boat seeks Bookkeeper
  4. NEW! Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center seeks Horticultural Coordinator
  5. NEW! H-GAC seeks Air Quality Coordinator
  6. Uptown Houston seeks Project Manager for Memorial Park
  7. Memorial Park Conservancy seeks Conservation Director
  8. Air Alliance Houston seeks Part-Time Administrative Assistant
  9. Public Citizen (Austin) seeks Project Media Coordinator
  10. Sierra Club seeks Community Organizer
  11. Matagorda County seeks Extension Agent – Coastal and Marine Resources
  12. H-GAC seeks Senior Air Quality Planner
  13. The City of Houston seeks Administration Manager (Environmental)
  14. Hermann Park Conservancy is currently seeking a full-time office manager/bookkeeper

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

UPCOMING EVENTS

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CEC NOTES

  1. KPFT’s Eco-Ology to feature CEC. On Wednesday, July 3, 2013, from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, KPFT’s Eco-Ology radio program will feature CEC’s Rachel Powers. The weekly Eco-Ology program is dedicated to local heros at the forefront of environmental action, ecology in and for our community, social justice, health, and spirit. Produced by Patricia Greer, HC Clark and Cath Conlon. Technical support provided by Laura Slavin. More information about Eco-ology is available at http://eco-ology.org/.

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COALITION NOTES

  1. Catalyst Awards Student Competition. As part of the Houston Tomorrow Catalyst Awards, students are invited to submit short videos explaining big-picture ideas about the Houston region’s future.  Submissions will be competing for two $1,000 cash prizes. Submissions must be sent by August 1, 2013. Visit http://www.houstontomorrow.org/ for more information.
  2. Houston Urban Gardeners: How to Sell Your Produce. Ray Sher will share his extensive knowledge on how to make a little money selling produce.  He’ll explain the food regulatory permits that are required, how to set up your business, how to select crops that will sell, and how to run the business side of market gardening as well as the growing side.  He’ll also explain whether you can say your produce is “organic”. More at http://www.houstonurbangardeners.org.
  3. Lunch Bunch at Mercer Arboretum. Join Mercer Arboretum for the Lunch Bunch, which meets on the second Wednesday of the month from noon-2pm. Bring a lunch to enjoy while listening to a lecture on a variety of gardening topics. The next lunch is on July 10, 2013. More at http://themercersociety.org.
  4. Summer Science Nights 2013: Catching Wildlife. Katy Prairie Conservancy’s next Summer Science Night is on July 10, 2013 from 6-8pm at the Indiangrass Preserve. Catching animals is tough. They often move quickly, some are slippery, and some are even dangerous. Fortunately, technology can make catching wildlife simple, safe, and fun while providing us with new ways of understanding our wild neighbors. Participants will learn how to ‘catch’ wildlife using game cameras, footprint traps, audio recorders, and even smart phones. Don’t worry – attendees can try catching wildlife with good ole nets as well. http://www.katyprairie.org/Summersciencenights.html.
  5. My Houston 2040 Monthly Happy Hour. Houston Tomorrow, Air Alliance Houston, and the Citizens’ Transportation Coalition agree that Houstonians can build a better Houston today by thinking about the Houston we may inherit in 2040 and the Houston we want in 2040. Each happy hour will include time for networking and socializing, a topical speaker who will give an informational presentation on Houston urbanism, transportation planning, culture, environment, and more, and a visionary speaker who will give their “My Houston 2040″ talk. Happy Hour takes place the second Thursday of every month at Rudyard’s Pub. The next event will happen on July 11, 2013 from 5-7pm. More at https://www.facebook.com/MyHouston2040.
  6. Ales and Tails II. Join TWRC Wildlife Center at Saint Arnold Brewing Company for their Ales and Tails Casino Night Fundraiser! This great night will take place on July 13, 2013 from 7-10pm. Enjoy a real Texas Barbecue dinner catered by Pappas, Casino tables, Silent Auction, Prize Drawings and Live Music by The Jeff Band. All profits benefit TWRC Wildlife Center. For more information call 713-468-8972 or go to http://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/.
  7. Unplugged Adventure: Night Sight. As night descends on the prairie a zoo of sounds, dark shapes, and even ghostly lights materalizes. What could they be? Joins Katy Prairie Conservancy for a nighttime walking safari of the historic Warren Ranch. Participants will hike along ranch roads using only the moonlight and red-tipped flashlights as guides. Along the way participants are sure to spot wildlife big and small – and always wild! Night Sight will take place from 8:15-9:30pm on July 13, 2013 at Warren Ranch, Rock Hollow Creek. This is a free event! Register at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/. More at http://www.katyprairie.org/events.html.
  8. Jones Park: Stargazing. Stargaze at Jones Park on July 13, 2013 at 8pm. Meet with members of the North Houston Astronomy Club to discuss planets, stars and constellations that are easily seen in the nighttime sky at Jones Park. Learn which points of light are stars, galaxies, constellations, and even satellites within our solar system. Participants are encouraged to bring telescopes or binoculars, and guests of all ages are welcome. Reservations are required and may be made beginning Wednesday, July 3. More at http://cechouston.org/.
  9. News & Walk from Houston Parks Board. Houston’s City Council unanimously passed a historic agreement yesterday that sets the stage for Bayou Greenways 2020 to be built. Read more here. The Houston Parks Board and everyone else working on this connected system of parks and trails could not do it without your support. And yesterday, we were proud to have so many supporters come down to City Hall and watch this vote take place.
    But while we celebrate for a moment, our work is already moving and we’re deep in the trenches on multiple projects. On July 20, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., we’re hosting a walking tour of one of these projects along White Oak Bayou. Come join us on the bayous and hear about one of the projects that will be moving forward this year. RSVP here.

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COMMUNITY NOTES

  1. Attwater Prairie Chicken Van Tours. Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest remnants of coastal prairie habitat remaining in southeast Texas. It is home to one of the last populations of the critically endangered Attwater’s prairie-chicken, a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie ecosystem. The first Saturday of each month, a guided van tour of the refuge will take visitors on a free two-hour trip through the prairie. Join refuge volunteers and staff to learn about native coastal prairie, the history of the refuge, the biology of the Attwater’s prairie-chicken, and what’s being done to save it from extinction. The next tour will be on July 6, 2013 from 8-10am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact the refuge staff to reserve your spot on this interesting tour at (979) 234-3021, ext. 221 or 223
  2. Electronics Recycling. The City of Houston Solid Waste Department and CompuCycle are providing monthly one day E-Recyclable collection events on the first Saturday of the month at the Kingwood Metro Park & Ride lot. This is primarily for City of Houston residents, but CompuCycle says no one will be turned away. The next event will be held on July 6, 2013 from 9am-3pm.
  3. TPWD Wildlife Diversity Program – “Shovel-Ready” Conservation Projects. The Wildlife Diversity Program is offering grants to support “shovel-ready” conservation-related projects. Proposals will be accepted through July 14th, 2013. To be considered for the award, proposal must be received by the deadline electronically to bianca.hernandez@tpwd.texas.gov. Funded projects may address any conservation-related issue, which might include habitat restoration and management, access to wildlife/wildlife viewing, outreach/education, community partnerships, and research. Read more at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/.
  4. 2013 Reuse Contest Building Competition. The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWD) Reuse Warehouse is coordinating Houston’s participation in the 2013 National Reuse Contest, sponsored by The Reuse People (TRP). Projects built primarily of used building materials and completed within the last year are eligible for submission. TRP will award gift certificates of $1,000, $500 and $250 to the first, second and third place winners of the National Contest, redeemable at a local reuse store to be determined, and will display annotated photos of the winning entries at various green building shows and expositions throughout the year. Houston entries, received by the August 31, 2013 deadline, will be judged by Mayor Annise Parker, businessman and philanthropist Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and Dan Phillips of the Phoenix Commotion. The three winners, announced September 30, 2013, will automatically be entered in the national contest. TRP will select the national first, second and third place winners on October 30, 2013. Individuals in the greater Houston area interested in competing are requested to email a photo of their project to Reuse Warehouse Manager Keith Koski at reuse.warehouse@houstontx.gov. For a complete list of rules and participating stores and to see photos of previous contest winners, visit www.TheReUsePeople.org/reusecontest.
  5. TV: Texas Parks & Wildlife. Broadcast on KUHT Channel 8 at 3:00 PM each Saturday and on cable channels in Baytown, Deer Park, Seabrook, and on HCC. More info on the  TPWD website (* indicates a segment about the Houston area).
    • Big Wind, Big Questions
    • Lone Star Land Steward: Roxanne Hernandez
    • Pedernales Falls State Park
    • Celebrating Conservation
  6. Air Quality Forecast. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/forecast_today.html. Houston Clean Air Network and Realtime Ozone Mapping: http://houstoncleanairnetwork.com.
    • July 2, 2013: Orange–Unhealthy Sensitive–Ozone & Small Particulate. Winds may be light enough and incoming background levels high enough for ozone levels to reach “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” on the southwest and south side of the Houston area.
    • July 3, 2013: Red–Unhealthy–Ozone. Winds may be light enough and incoming background levels high enough for ozone levels to reach “Unhealthy” on the south and southwest side of the Houston area.
    • July 7, 2013: Orange–Unhealthy Sensitive–Ozone. Winds may be light enough and incoming background levels high enough for ozone levels to reach “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” on the west and southwest side of the Houston area.

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ECONOTES Featured News Articles–For dozens of additional headlines, visit the CEC website. (You can let us know about articles, too. E-mail news@cechouston.org).

  1. Transforming Houston’s Concrete Bayous Into 160-Mile Greenspace (Laurie Johnson – KUHF News, 6/26/2013)
    A $205 million dollar makeover of Houston’s bayous is about to start thanks to an agreement between the City of Houston and the nonprofit Houston Parks Board. Voters approved the Bayou Greenways project in the 2012 bond election and this week city council formalized the agreement. The Bayou Greenways project will create about 160 miles of interconnected hike and bike trails and park spaces along the city’s nine bayous.
    http://app1.kuhf.org/
  2. Seafood consumption advisory on spotted sea trout removed for most of Galveston Bay (The Bay Area Citizen, 7/1/2013)
    The Galveston Bay Foundation (“GBF”) celebrates the removal of the seafood consumption advisory on spotted sea trout (speckled trout) for most of the Galveston Bay system, including a portion of Upper Galveston Bay and all of Trinity, Lower Galveston, East, West, Chocolate, Drum, Bastrop, and Christmas bays. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, testing of the speckled trout samples indicated that concentrations of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), both of which are groups of toxic compounds, had decreased to acceptable levels and no longer pose a significant health risk. This latest testing is a snapshot in time and there is still much work to be done to further reduce risks from the consumption of seafood in areas of the bay system, most notably the upper portion of Upper Galveston Bay, the Houston Ship Channel, and the San Jacinto River.
    http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/
  3. Third pedestrian bridge installed at Buffalo Bayou Park (Houston Chronicle, 6/28/2013)
    The third and final bridge span for the Jackson Hill Street Pedestrian Bridge was installed on Thursday at Buffalo Bayou Park, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership reports. The 345-foot bayou-spanning bridge connects trails on the north bank to the Allen Parkway side of the bayou. The Jackson Hill Bridge will provide a route for cyclists and pedestrians to cross over Buffalo Bayou.
    http://www.chron.com/

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GREEN JOBS Tell them you heard about it from us! Job listings can be found at CEC’s Green Jobs page.New

  1. NEW! The Energy Corridor District seeks Intern. The Energy Corridor District is seeking a paid part time Intern to help with administration and marketing of the Federal Grant Programs. Responsibilities include: assisting District Staff in developing plans; organizing materials and implementing programs to promote the Energy Corridor District community and provide administrative support for the ECD office; promoting JARC Grant bus route to provide route information and seek promotional ridership; and assisting in implementing Energy Corridor CMAQ Grant CarShare Project by planning outreach activity, promoting Car Share Project at business work sites, developing web content, and responding to inquiries.
  2. NEW! TCEQ seeks Natural Resources Specialist II. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II for the Galveston Bay Estuary Program. Responsibilities include: providing technical support for water quality, habitat, and living resources issues associated with managing the Galveston Bay ecosystem; providing Grant, Contract and Budget management support, tracking and reconciliation; researching, evaluating, and summarizing policy, technical, and management results and implications of federal, state, and local initiatives related to habitat, invasive species, non point sources of pollution, ship ballast water, septic systems, aquatic and terrestrial species, and coastal hazards in the Galveston Bay area, in collaboration with the Natural Resources Uses Coordinator and Water and Sediment Quality Coordinator; coordinating development and submission of federal reports, including annual grant work plan and progress reports, and assures timely completion and submission of all required deliverables; and more. The application deadline is July 10, 2013. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/adminservices/employ/jobs.html Job Posting: 13258.
  3. NEW! Artist Boat seeks Bookkeeper. The Bookkeeper is primarily responsible for assisting the Executive Director and Treasurer with the financial management of the organization.  The bookkeeper is required to have a formal and strong foundation in accounting, best practices in financial management, and nonprofit accounting. The purpose of this position is to provide the financial management infrastructure to maintain and grow all programs, track and report on all finances regarding grants and jobs, assure educational program staff have the proper support for procurement of materials and equipment needed for programs, assist the Executive Director with financial management of all funds, and process payroll.  The Bookkeeper reports to the Executive Director, participates in the board of directors’ finance committee, and maintains a positive roll in communicating with all members of the board of directors and staff. Please submit resume, cover letter, and three references by United States Postal Service to Karla Klay, Executive Director, 2415 Avenue K, Galveston, Texas 77550 by July 15, 2013. Find the full job description at http://www.artistboat.org/.
  4. NEW! Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center seeks Horticultural Coordinator. Under the direct supervision of the park superintendent, the horticultural coordinator plans, implements and maintains aspects of Jones Park’s native landscaping, heirloom garden and fruit trees, botanical identification, herbarium and seed collection, and greenhouse growing. This position requires a self-motivated, friendly and patient individual with a can do attitude, willing to work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions, not afraid to get their hands dirty, and capable of conducting a variety of tasks in the course of a normal day. Responsibilities include growing and maintaining native plants, developing and maintaining the park’s landscape, presenting natural history programs, developing interpretive signage, using communication skills with the general public and volunteers. A four-year B.S. degree in horticulture, natural or environmental science, or comparable experience desired. Work varying shifts including weekends and evenings. The starting salary is commensurate with experience.  Contact Darlene Conley Hostetler at 281-446-8588 or DConley@hcp4.net for a full job description and Harris County Precinct 4 employment application. For more information about Jones Park check the website at www.hcp4.net/jones.
  5. NEW! H-GAC seeks Air Quality Coordinator.  Provides day-to-day oversight of the Clean Vehicles grant program and support to related programs including the region’s Clean Cities Coalition and H-GAC’s Drayage Loan Program. Supervises both technical and administrative aspects of the program, coordinates program staff, and tracks/analyzes metrics to ensure overall objectives are achieved.  Reports to the Air Quality Program Manager, Transportation Department. More at www.h-gac.com/careers.
  6. Uptown Houston seeks Project Manager for Memorial Park. Uptown Houston, through its tax reinvestment zone (TIRZ), recently incorporated Memorial Park into its service area. Memorial Park is among the largest urban parks in the U.S., and is Houston’s largest inner city park covering almost 1,500 acres. The Memorial Park Project – a twenty-year, $100 million park improvement program – is just now being launched as part of Houston Parks And Recreation Department’s, Memorial Park Conservancy’s and Uptown Houston’s partnership to make vital improvements in Memorial Park. Specifics of the Project will be determined by the proposed master plan for Memorial Park, which will be developed in 2013 – 2014. Responsibilities of the Project Manager for Memorial Park include: to serve as the Project Manager for the master plan and park improvement projects; to manage the execution of the master plan in accordance with its phased construction; To manage day-to-day operational aspects of the planning and construction stages; to manage the procurement of consultants and advisers throughout the planning and construction stages; to identify resources needed and assign responsibilities; and more. To apply, send responses to 1980 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1580, Houston, Texas 77056; Attention: Betsy Kirkgard bkirkgard@uptown-houston.com. Include your resume, cover letter, and minimum of 2 references.
  7. Memorial Park Conservancy seeks Conservation Director. The Conservation Director of Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) is primarily responsible for restoration and enhancement of Memorial Park’s natural environment through the use of trees and plants that are native to the area. Duties and responsibilities include: developing and maintaining inventory of park forest that identifies trees by species, area of the park and estimated age; planning and implementing plantings and irrigation within the maintained areas of the Park; planning and implementing reforestation where appropriate; working with Houston Parks and Recreation (HPARD), technical experts and consultants to study Memorial Park’s ecology and identify today’s and future requirements and constraints to restore the park’s natural ecology within the context of the long-range Master Planning process; implementing ecosystem management regimes contained in the approved Master Plan; and more. If interested, email cover letter, resume, references and compensation requirements to: Shellye Arnold, Executive Director, Memorial Park Conservancy at sarnold@memorialparkconservancy.org.
  8. Air Alliance Houston seeks Part-Time Administrative Assistant. Air Alliance Houston is seeking a motivated individual to assist with administrative duties. This is a part-time position with approximately 20 hours per week expected. Air Alliance has a small staff that demands work sharing and flexibility. The administrative assistant will perform a variety of administrative functions including bookkeeping, bill payment, scheduling, updating office procedures and manual, and filing and document retention. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send complete resume and cover letter to hiring@airalliancehouston.org. More at http://airalliancehouston.org/.
  9. Public Citizen (Austin) seeks Project Media Coordinator. Public Citizen (Austin, TX) is seeking a Project Media Coordinator to be a part of the Clean Coastal Commerce Coalition, committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a reduction of coal exports.  The coalition seeks to get our message out in print, radio, television and online.  We are looking for an applicant who is adept at using a multi-media and communications strategy that will provide information to local and national reporters, and maintain a significant presence and following online using new media to advocate for public health and safety, government accountability, and clean and safe energy. This is an opportunity to make a difference.  For more information on this job posting go to http://www.citizen.org/Page.aspx?pid=5960.
  10. Sierra Club seeks Community Organizer. Sierra Club is looking to hire an experienced community organizer based in Austin, TX to help  increase its grassroots power in the region. As a part of the history-making Beyond Coal campaign, s/he will help broaden the coalition to promote renewable energy and move beyond dirty, coal-fired power. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual looking to enhanced his/her organizing skills and join a powerful, national team. For full details and to apply, please visit: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH15/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=1&rid=277
  11. Matagorda County seeks Extension Agent – Coastal and Marine Resources. The Matagorda County Extension Agent-CMR (CEA-CMR) will work with communities in Matagorda County, Texas, to help them chart a sustainable and resilient path to the future. Matagorda County is subject to damaging tropical storms, including hurricanes. Coastal communities have suffered economically as shrimp and fishing outfits have reduced their fleets in response to lower prices and higher costs. Recreational fishing is a vibrant area, and an excellent natural resource base provides for outstanding hunting and farming. Community vitality and character are major concerns in this county. Matagorda County is not in the immediate growth path of Houston, but future growth, or the lack of it, is a major community concern. The CEA-CMR will be expected to work with communities in Matagorda County by engaging a wide range of university resources in their behalf. The Matagorda CEA-CMR provides leadership for an effective educational program that supports coastal communities, local natural resources, and coastal and marine industries. Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating an effective outcome-based program that supports identified issues in Matagorda County; responsible for effectively reporting, marketing, and interpreting results of programming efforts. Develops and works with stakeholder-based committees that provide direction for Extension programs. Works with industry and community based organizations to effectively link Extension and coastal marine resources to the community. Understands job responsibilities associated with the position. Send resume and cover letter to John Jacob, jjacob@tamu.edu.
  12. H-GAC seeks Senior Air Quality Planner. The Senior Planner will serve as a primary staff for Transportation Air Quality Implementation Programs which may include Clean Air Action, Clean Vehicle and/or Commute Solutions activities.  Coordinates and supports the efforts of local, state and federal agencies in complying with the various federal and state alternative fuel mandates and trading regulations.  This position will support regional efforts to meet attainment of federal air quality standards by assisting in creatively analyzing and promoting transportation-related air quality programs and investigating other potential measures to help reduce ground level ozone.  Supervised by Air Quality Coordinator.  Reports to Air Quality Program Manager. Read more at www.h-gac.com/careers/.
  13. The City of Houston seeks Administration Manager (Environmental). Duties: Manage the daily operations of the City’s Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) and Brownfield Redevelopment programs. Review and modify as necessary application forms and internal procedures to process applications. Coordinate the scheduling and attend the required public meetings and public hearing for MSD applications. Update and maintain the City of Houston’s Public Works and Engineering Geographical Information Systems MSD and Brownfield data layer and status sheet. Apply for and manage grants awarded to the City of Houston related to Brownfield Redevelopment,. Actively solicit participants in the grants, manage consultants selected to perform work and process invoices from consultants and coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency and Texas commission on Environmental Quality, Support Utility Analysis and special projects and other duties as assigned. For more details and how to apply, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/.
  14. Hermann Park Conservancy is currently seeking a full-time office manager/bookkeeper. The office manager/bookkeeper is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the organization and for maintaining all financial records, from day-to-day data input to monthly closing journal entries to preparing financial statements. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day office management, including ordering and maintaining office supplies, office equipment, and payroll. This position reports to the executive director. To learn more about this opportunity, visit www.hermannpark.org.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Texas Capitol StarCEC is sharing information during the session about what bills our member groups and readers are tracking. More information is available at cechouston.org/category/texas-legislature/. The last day of the regular session was Monday, May 27, 2013, followed by a special session for redistricting. On June 12, 2013, the Governor called for additional legislation to be considered during the special session. Learn more at www.legis.state.tx.us.

CEC will provide additional updates from our member groups soon. Websites with updates on environmental legislation:

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UPCOMING EVENTS If you attend one of these events, please let them know you heard about it here! Visit the new calendar at cechouston.org.

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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION This weekly update is brought to you by the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, established as a 501(c)3 in 1971. CEC is a coalition of over 100 environmental organizations dedicated to fostering dialogue, education, and collaboration on environmental issues in the Houston / Gulf Coast region. Visit the CEC on line at cechouston.org. Do you know of something great going on? News? Events? Accomplishments? Jobs? Let us know! Send submittals to news@cechouston.org. If possible, send information by Friday for inclusion the following Tuesday. We especially like short paragraphs, catchy titles, third person, and links to more information, but we will work with whatever you send us. Calendar items can be submitted up to two years in advance. We are always looking for volunteers to help keep our calendar up to date.

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