The CEC: Trusted Environmental Advocate for over 45 Years

Established in 1971, the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition is a 130-member organization that works to improve the environment throughout Houston and the vast stretches of the Gulf Coast region. One of our most-prominent founders, environmental activist Terry Hershey, helped incorporate the CEC because she recognized the need for communication and environmental advocacy in the Houston area.

The CEC lends a vital ear to our community on key environmental issues, such as air and water quality, recycling, and the health of our wildlife. We respond to these issues by promoting the advocacy of our member groups on environmental policy; sharing information through a variety of publications and events; and supporting the environmental education of Houston/Gulf Coast residents.

The continuous series of publications and events we offer throughout the year inspires these residents to forge environmental change. Our weekly Houston Environmental News Update provides some 5,000 subscribers with the latest environmental news, events, and job opportunities. Our Environmental Resource Guide, the only publication of its kind in the region, details the missions and activities of hundreds of organizations working to protect and improve the environment.

Events like our annual Greater Houston Environmental Summit and the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour provide unique opportunities for experts and the public to  communicate and collaborate on the critical environmental challenges we face today.

An indispensable link to the environmental community, the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition has provided opportunities to create a healthier world for over 45 years.