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H-GAC TPC Public Comment, May 20, 2022

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Carlotta Robson

Join us and many organizations to fight against the expansion of Interstate 45 through the city. The expansion of I-45 has a number of impacts which will negatively affect Houstonians. Visit stoptxdoti45.com for more information and visit here for their resources and public comment information. These impacts can be stopped with your engagement. Comment on Friday to ask the HGAC-TPC council to remove their support of the current North Houston Highway Improvement Project. Or send a written comment to publiccomments@h-gac.com before 5 PM on May 19.

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EPA Public Hearing on Clean Air, May 9, 2022.

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Carlotta Robson

Following Clean Air Act requirements, the EPA is proposing determinations for whether certain areas have met the 2008 or 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone, or smog.  EPA is proposing determinations regarding the air quality progress of seven nonattainment areas classified as “Serious” for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, while also proposing similar actions for 31 nonattainment areas classified as “Marginal” for the 2015 ozone NAAQS.  For areas not meeting the ozone standards, today’s proposals outline new timeframes and next steps for states to take to improve air quality.  In Texas, these proposals impact Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio areas. For further information and how to comment or register for the virtual public hearing planned for May 9, please visit the websites below.

  • 2008: click here.
  • 2015: click here.

This rulemaking, which is required by the Clean Air Act, is necessary to ensure that smog-affected communities achieve healthy air and implement the measures that the Clean Air Act requires to protect public health in these areas.  

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EPA Comment Period on Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures – through March 16, 2022

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Carlotta Robson

The EPA has a public comment period for the draft strategy to reduce lead exposure and disparities in U.S. communities. Lead exposures pose a health risk to many communities and have significant racial, ethnic, and socio-economic disparities. There are two ways to be part of the strategy to reduce lead exposure nationally and locally:

  1. Make a comment here.
  2. Join the Region 6 virtual comment session with the EPA: Register Here.

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8:00 am Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2... @ Archbishop Fiorenza Park
Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2... @ Archbishop Fiorenza Park
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Archbishop Fiorenza Park Phase 2 Bird Survey @ Archbishop Fiorenza Park | Houston | Texas | United States
Meet in front of the bathrooms near the parking lot off Eldridge. Are you looking for a fantastic place to see an amazing array of birds? Join Houston Audubon on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Archbishop Fiorenza Park (Phase … Continue reading →
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
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Children's Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center | Pasadena | Texas | United States
Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your … Continue reading →
4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
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E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center | Baytown | Texas | United States
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your … Continue reading →
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Various Farmers Markets: Kingwoo...
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Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston's Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market....
  We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Kingwood Farmers Market at Kingwood Town Center Park (weekly) (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time) 3:00 pm to … Continue reading →
9:00 am HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse
HPARD’s Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse
May 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
HPARD's Greenhouse Workday @ Memorial Park Greenhouse | Houston | Texas | United States
Volunteers meet the second and fourth Thursday of every month to propagate plants from locally collected native seed. A typical workday may include seeding pots, bumping up trays into 1-gallon containers, separating seedlings, and weeding pots. They will also have special … Continue reading →
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8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
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Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center | Pasadena | Texas | United States
An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every … Continue reading →
9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
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Children's Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center | Pasadena | Texas | United States
Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your … Continue reading →
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HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs
May 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
HREG Solar Workshop @ TX/RX Labs | Houston | Texas | United States
This free, monthly workshop addresses the basics on how to install and operate a solar system.  It covers topics such as solar array types, costs of equipment and labor, permitting, energy savings, and reliability. The instructor, Bill Swann, is an … Continue reading →
6:30 pm Houston Critical Mass @ Guadalupe Plaza Park
Houston Critical Mass @ Guadalupe Plaza Park
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Houston Critical Mass @ Guadalupe Plaza Park | Houston | Texas | United States
Critical Mass Houston is a casual bike ride starting from downtown Houston and going wherever. Cars rule the road every day, but one day a month they get together to celebrate their love for bicycles and have fun riding our … Continue reading →
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Various Farmers Markets: Urban H...
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We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 8:00 am to noon: Urban Harvest Eastside Farmers Market at St. John’s Parking Lot (weekly) 8:00 am to noon: The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway (weekly) 9:00 … Continue reading →
7:30 am Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
May 28 @ 7:30 am
Deer Park Prairie: Bird Survey
Bird Survey, Saturday, February 27, 7:30 a.m. with Damien Carey 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer Park, TX 77536 See (MAP for more details) Please bring a signed liability release: adult or  adult+children Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors’ houses … Continue reading →
7:30 am Woodland Park Bird Survey @ Woodland Park
Woodland Park Bird Survey @ Woodland Park
May 28 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Woodland Park Bird Survey @ Woodland Park | Houston | Texas | United States
Meet count leader Jason Bonilla in the parking lot of Woodland Park. Please note that the park does not have a maintained trail system. As such, there is a lot of poison ivy that is somewhat unavoidable when walking the … Continue reading →
9:00 am Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie
Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie
May 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Deer Park Prairie: Workday @ Deer Park Prairie | Deer Park | Texas | United States
Workday: Fourth Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to noon or later Visitation of Deer Park Prairie is by appointment only. Since the prairie will be attended on scheduled workdays, they will be ideal days to visit. Please email HNPAT@TexasPrairie for appointment … Continue reading →
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM an...
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Various Farmers Markets: GOFM and East End @ Galveston | Texas | United States
We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much! 9:00am -1:00pm {October – May} Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (weekly) 10:00am -2:00pm East End Farmers Market (weekly)  Share this:Click to email this to a friend (Opens in … Continue reading →
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Vegan World Radio @ 90.1 KPFT
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Vegan World Radio @ 90.1 KPFT
Vegan World Radio is dedicated to telling the story of the vegan revolution that’s saving the animals, the planet, and our health. Tune in every Sunday morning 9-10 am on KPFT, 90.1 FM, and online at http://www.kpft.org. You can access the archive … Continue reading →
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9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
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Children's Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center | Pasadena | Texas | United States
Looking for a place to get your children outdoors? ABNC’s EcoClasses will allow your child to explore, discover and observe (STEM). Join them for some great nature experiences! Check out their website at abnc.org for details or call 713-274-2668 to reserve your … Continue reading →
4:00 pm E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center
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E.P.I.C Program @ Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Education Center | Baytown | Texas | United States
Environment Protectors Initiating Change (E.P.I.C) E.P.I.C. is a free service learning club for high school teens that is aimed at learning about, and solving coastal environmental problems through hands-on projects. If you would like to: Make a difference Help your … Continue reading →
6:00 pm Heartwood Master Naturalist Chap... @ Online Venue
Heartwood Master Naturalist Chap... @ Online Venue
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Heartwood Master Naturalist Chapter Meeting @ Online Venue | Texas | United States
Attend the Monthly Chapter Meeting of the Heartwood Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. All Chapter members and prospective members are invited. 1st Wednesday of each month, except December. – 6:00 p.m. Chapter announcements + Guest Speaker Want to see … Continue reading →
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Various Farmers Markets: Kingwoo...
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Various Farmers Markets: Kingwood, Galveston's Own, Westchase District, Mid-Main Night market....
  We used to list these markets individually, but it was just too much!  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Kingwood Farmers Market at Kingwood Town Center Park (weekly) (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time) 3:00 pm to … Continue reading →
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8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center
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Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center | Pasadena | Texas | United States
An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every … Continue reading →
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