Coalition Notes 03-23-2011

1. Planting in Katy Prairie. KPC will need plenty of hands and feet to help plant as many volunteer-grown wildflowers and grasses as possible and spread wildflower seeds on KPC’s Indiangrass Preserve. The event will take place on Saturday, March 26 from 9am-12pm. Email info@katyprairie.org or call 713-523-6135 for more details.
2. A Green Race for a Blue Planet! On March 26, the Galveston.com 5K and Eco Duathalon will be held at Stewart Beach to benefit Artist Boat. There are three ways you can participate: compete, volunteer or sponsor. As a competitor, you can enter either the Run/Walk 5k, or the Run, Bike, Run duathalon. Not an athlete? Not to worry, volunteers are needed at every leg of the race. Businesses can even help to as sponsors: Presenting ($180) and Event ($80). If you are interested in any of these options, please visit www.galvestonbeach.ecotri.com or contact Patty Edwards at pedwards@artistboat.org.
3. Plastic Pollution Texas reports on Bottle Bill. Pursuant to the efforts of Plastic Pollution Texas, a bill has been introduced to the House and Senate that calls for a small deposit on beverage containers that can be refunded when the containers are recycled. PPT explains that the Bill would help enhance the environment by providing an incentive to recycle. PPT provides information about how the public can write their legislators to urge them to support the efforts. To learn more about the Texas Bottle Bill, visit  http://www.plasticpollutiontexas.com/.