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Rice Alliance’s Energy and Clean Technology Venture Forum XVII. The largest energy and clean technology venture capital conference in the southwest.
This event is an opportunity to learn about the latest emerging technologies, meet investors to seek funding, see promising companies, learn about investment opportunities, meet individuals from the energy & clean technology industry, learn about promising companies seeking to expand their management team, as well networking and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs, researchers, investment professional and business executives.
The must-attend event is open to anyone involved in the energy and clean technology community. The conference will include industry luminary speakers, investors, and promising startups from throughout the U.S. and beyond.
The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards is an annual awards program that honors achievements in environmental preservation and protection. There are ten diverse award categories that provide citizens, communities, businesses, and organizations an opportunity to obtain the state’s highest environmental honor and be recognized for their environmental projects. The deadline for submission is September 27th.
Since 1993, they have honored more than 250 successful environmental projects and efforts. By honoring these winners, the TCEQ hopes to encourage others to initiate like-minded projects and reinforce a spirit of environmental stewardship. These are the categories:
- Agriculture
- Civic/Community
- Education
- Environmental Educator of the Year
- Individual
- Innovative Operations/Management
- Pollution Prevention
- Technical/Technology
- Water Conservation
- Youth
Call for Abstracts
The 2020 conference solicits abstracts designed to share latest research findings and facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue about research implications, applications, and synthesis. Priority will be given to abstracts that promote fundamental Gulf ecosystem science and link scientific results to ecosystem resilience, oil spill response, or restoration and management.
For the Gulf of Mexico, 2020 signifies the culmination of 10 years of dedicated research about oil spills and the Gulf ecosystem that has taken place since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The 2020 GoMOSES Conference seeks to assess and synthesize this vast amount of knowledge and begin charting a course for future research needs in the Gulf. What has been learned about marine oil spill science, Gulf ecosystems, and the impacts of the spill to those ecosystems and the communities which depend on them? How might this wealth of research inform regional management and policy?
Abstracts submitted to this conference should highlight key findings, identify research gaps, and strongly promote the application of research findings.  Submitted abstracts may be moved to a session other than the one selected if it is thought to be a better fit. Papers not selected for oral presentations will be afforded an opportunity to participate in poster sessions.
Check out this link to obtain for information about the abstracts deadline
There are only a couple of weeks left before we gather for the only conference dedicated entirely to recycling and waste diversion activities in Texas! We could not be more excited to be in San Antonio for the 2019 Texas Recycling Summit – and want to see YOU there! Attendee registration is still open!
- Where: Wyndham River Walk Hotel– 111 East Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205
- When: October 7th-9th, 2019
- Why: Summit is our opportunity to bring together professionals from the recycling industry to learn, collaborate, meet new people, share successes, and support the growth of recycling efforts in Texas.
Our attendee, exhibitor, and sponsorship opportunities are now open for registration! Come be a part of the show getting in front of over 200 industry professionals! We will have engaging sessions and panelists and tons of networking time.
Severe Storm Prediction, Education, & Evacuation from Disasters Center
SSPEED’s annual conference will be held on October 8 & 9, 2019 at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. At this year’s event, Post-Harvey Era: Resilient Engineering, Infrastructure & Policy, top academic, consulting and governmental experts will present. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, City of Houston, Harris County will provide governmental updates.
Topics
– Urban Design & Policy for Flood Protection
– Structural and Non-Structural Flood Mitigation
– Flood Warning Systems
– Flooding Impacts on Mobility & Transportation
– Coastal Surge Mitigation
– Influence of Climate Change on Recent & Future Storms
– Water Quality Concerns during Extreme Storms
The conference registration fee includes handout materials, breaks, lunches, poster session, and reception. The conference agenda will be available this summer.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS IN HARRIS COUNTY SYMPOSIUM
The Office of Vince Ryan Harris County Attorney’s Environmental Practice Group will host this symposium entitled “Environmental Disasters in Harris County” to bring awareness and discuss environmental issues ranging from Environmental Justice to Environmental Enforcement.
Landowner Summit Program Topics:
- Understanding Landowner Liability
- Understanding the Ecosystem on Your Land
- Feral Hog and Nuisance Animal Control
- Riparian Area Management and Erosion Control
- Controlling Moles and Gophers
Breakfast, Snacks, Refreshments, Lunch and Conference Proceedings Included. For more information and to RSVP please contact the Washington County Extension Office at (979) 277 – 6212 or at washington.agrilife.org/summit/
The 2019 USGBC Texas Building Energy Summit is an forum for building owners/managers, energy and sustainability managers, engineers, federal and state government officials, consultants and other stakeholders focused on energy reduction and smarter technology solutions for buildings. Sessions will cover four tracks: Case Studies, Technology, Optimized Operations, and Managing Your Building.
During the conference’s opening keynote Steve Hennigan, President and CEO of Credit Human, will discuss how sustainable design and operations are integrated into the daily operations of a financial institution.
The noon keynote will be Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO of U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Certification Inc., who will give his vision for sustainable, reliable and resilient energy systems and how this will contribute to a better quality of life both here and around the globe.
Registration
This year’s gala is the most important fundraising event of Houston Audubon’s landmark 50th Anniversary. Gala proceeds will benefit the organization in its work to ensure special natural places, critical habitat, and resilient bird populations will be a legacy for future generations to enjoy.
For the past 50 years, Houston Audubon has been the voice for birds, and they’ve served the Houston-Gulf Coast region through land conservation, habitat restoration, education and advocacy. At this year’s gala, they will celebrate Houston Audubon’s journey, its achievements, and the dedicated donors, volunteers, staff, and partners whose collective efforts have led us to being the regional avian conservation leader they are today.
Date:Â Thursday, November 7
Time:Â 6:30pm Cocktails / 8pm Seated Dinner
Location:Â The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park
Attire:Â Cocktail
Co-Chairs:Â Carolyn and Chris Dorros and Mary and David Wolff
Please consider supporting the 2019 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala, Moonscape. It will be a magical evening, dining under a luminous tent on the beautiful lawn at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, this year’s gala will highlight the signature Lunar Cycle Lighting along Buffalo Bayou.
This illuminating celebration will support the ongoing care of Houston’s most significant natural resource and Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s vital programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for all in our city. Tables for ten guests are: $25,000; $15,000; $10,000 and $6,000. Individual tickets are: $1,500; $1,000 and $600.
Cocktail-only tickets are available for $100 and can be purchased here.
Click here for a response form. For more information, contact Leigh McBurnett, BBP Director of Development, at lmcburnett@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 105.