February 28, 2016

Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region: February 28, 2015

Featured $75 Million Repair Job To Dams Critical For Protecting Houston (Dave Fehling – Houston Public Media, 2/25/2016) “The two dams hold back the Addicks and Barker reservoirs that lie on opposite sides of the Katy Freeway at Highway 6. Right now, there’s not much water in either reservoir. But during big storms and hurricanes, they hold millions of gallons…

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February 21, 2016

Environmental Headlines for the Houston Region: February 21, 2015

Featured Jacinto City passes anti-idling ordinance (airCurrent News, 2/17/2016) “Last week the City of Jacinto City, Texas became the third Houston-area city to pass an ordinance banning heavy truck idling. Jacinto City joins Galena Park and Houston among the cities that are saying ‘No!’ to deadly diesel emissions. Air Alliance Houston has been advocating for anti-idling ordinances in Houston for…

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