2015–2016 Environmental Resource Guide for Educators The 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide for researchers is published by: This Environmental Guide for Educators is dedicated to local environmental hero Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Don Greene PO Box 702 1948-2014 Houston, TX 77001 Founder of Whitewater Experience (713) 524-4232 He was all about education—no matter the age. www.cechouston.org [email protected]

© 2015 Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Special thanks to:

Brown Foundation Houston Endowment Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundation Asakura Robinson Construction Eco-Services Briggs & Veselka Co. CenterPoint Energy EarthShare of Texas Earth-Voice ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program Federal Internations Recycling and Waste Solutions Harris County Watershed Protection Program H-E-B IMGreen Recycling, Inc. Kirksey Architecture Nature’s Way Resources The Powis Firm, P.L.L.C. TRUEGRID Permeable Pavers About the cover: The cover photograph depicts the broad scope of our member organizations’ Volunteer Houston initiatives, which play a critical role in preserving the vital ecology of the Gulf Coast region, from its verdant prairies to its life-sustaining waters. With the vast diversity of animal and plant life for sponsorship and ongoing program support. found there, the Gulf Coast is treasured by all residents of Texas and provides a rich laboratory for its teachers.

This vivid photograph was taken by one of CEC’s member groups, Artist Boat, a unique organization that introduces Texans to the natural world via kayak. While giving tours of the region’s waterways on this signature craft, Artist Boat educates people about coastal habitats and encourages them to paint the landscapes they see. By participating in these creative activities, residents gain a greatly enhanced appreciation of our local environment. Get Involved!

Join us as we foster dialogue and collaboration on environmental issues for the benefit of our community! Call (713) 524-4232 for membership information. Donations to the CEC are accepted directly This Guide is printed with soy-based inks on paper containing 30% post-consumer recycled on our website, www. cechouston.org. We welcome your support! content. The paper is manufactured from certified, sustainably managed forests. Table of Contents

Welcome Letter to Educators...... 4 About the CEC...... 6 Board of Trustees, Staff, and Founders...... 7 List of CEC Member Groups...... 8 CEC Member Group Profiles...... 11 Member Groups by Category...... 77 Member Groups by Teacher Resource...... 83 Other Environmental Groups in the Region...... 86 Additional Environmental Resources for Educators ...... 87 Government Agencies...... 89 Elected official Resources...... 94 City Elected Officials...... 95 County Elected Officials...... 99 State Elected Officials...... 102 Area Universities...... 107 Environmental Hotlines...... 109

2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 5 Board of Trustees, Staff, and Welcome Letter to Editors Founders

About CEC

About the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) Board of Trustees Advisory Council Connecting our environmental community. Steve Stelzer, President Pat Baranski Mustafa Fatakdawala, Vice President Nicholas Eusepi The Citizens Environmental Coalition is an alliance of more than 120 nonprofit, governmental, and Madyson Chavez, Secretary Jaime González educational organizations whose work impacts our environment and quality of life in the Houston- Maurillio Flores Sanchez, Treasurer Jess Haskins Galveston area. These distinguished member organizations of the CEC include professional Shawn McFarland, Past President Julie Hendricks associations, conservation groups, and activists. Della Barbato Steve Hupp MaDiana Diaz Denae King The CEC was founded in 1971 by a dedicated group of women who were proactive in the Linda Foss Sarah Mason environmental causes of the day. This group was instrumental in bringing about key changes to help Matthias Jung Cheryl Mergo preserve our natural world and improve our local community, such as saving Buffalo Bayou from being straightened and lined with concrete; creating the Armand Bayou Nature Center; and building Lester O. King Emily Merrell some of the first safe places to ride bicycles—just to name a few of their notable achievements. Rebecca Luman Helen O’Connor These visionary women saw that there was a real need for all local environmental groups to J.B. McCleney Hayley Pallister communicate with each other, coordinate their efforts, and support each other. They created the Linda Paisley Ross Tomlin CEC to serve that need. Aaron Tuley Lily Wells The CEC’s mission is to foster dialogue and collaboration on environmental issues in the Houston/ Staff Gulf Coast region. Our vision is for the environmental community to be recognized as a vital part Rachel Powers, Executive Director of the fabric of our society. Page Slocum, E-News Editor As of September 2015 We connect concerned citizens and community leaders with our member organizations. We share, Arkie Jarius Tarr, IREX Community support, and enhance their efforts as environmental advocates. To carry out these crucial activities, Solutions Fellow the CEC conducts the following programs:

Environmental Resource Guide. Published annually (and regularly updated online), the guide you are now holding is a directory of the CEC’s member organizations and other The CEC would like to thank Joseph Nash, our 2014 ExxonMobil Community Job Service Program important local environmental contacts. First published in 1987, the guide is widely distributed to intern. Joe’s work has been critical to the success of this publication. In addition, we would like to school districts, elected officials, and the community at large. The Environmental Resource Guide thank volunteers Era Ford, Julie Hendricks, Stuart Stern, Valeriya Bowker, and Scott Matthews, is available online at www.cechouston.org. Christopher Johnson, Audrey Atkinson, and workstudy students Tatyana Parham, Armalita Jones, and Stephanie Hernandez for their work on the Guide. Houston Environmental News Update. (Sign up at www.cechouston.org.) The CEC’s original program, this weekly electronic newsletter, available for free via e-mail, began as a printed publication. Today it provides the most listings of opportunities for engaging in environmental activities in the greater Houston region of any source. The Update covers Founders timely local environmental topics, legislative news, and national news stories that affect our local The CEC was incorporated on July 15, 1971. community, in addition to CEC member group activities. It also contains a listing of available green jobs and grants, and is directly linked with the CEC’s calendar of local environmental events. Original Founder Terry Hershey Events. The CEC hosts a number of unique events throughout the year, including the CEC Greater Houston Environmental Summit, the largest annual conference of its kind in the region; the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour; and periodic civic engagement forums on key environmental Helen Anderson Hana Ginzbarg Marjorie Milby challenges affecting our community. Marguerite Johnston Barnes Shirley Wozencraft Goodwin Marion Monsen Anne Heesch Coates Ada Grundy Cynthia Rowan Taylor Mary Cravens Gabrielle Hale Lucie Wray Todd Information & Referral. The CEC serves as a call and e-mail service center, directing Kay Crooker Diana Hobby Maggie Wray environmental inquiries to the appropriate member organizations. Dorothy Davis Ann Wier Jones Barrie Zimmelman Sarah Emmott Letty Knapp Outreach. Each year, the CEC participates in a variety of outreach events, such as Earth Day and several environmental programs hosted by corporations and schools.

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List of Member Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Texas Southern University, Barbara Jordan- Groups Program 48 Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 48 68 Katy Prairie Conservancy 49 Texas Wildlife Association 68 CEC Member Organizations Keep Houston Beautiful 49 Transition Houston 69 Air Alliance Houston 11 Environment Texas 29 Keep Kingwood Green 50 Trees For Houston 69 American Institute of Architects: Houston11 Environmental Defense Fund 30 Keep Pearland Beautiful 50 The Trust for Public Land 70 American Institute of Chemical Engineers: Environmental Educators Exchange 30 KPFT Radio 51 TWRC Wildlife Center 70 South Texas Local Section 12 Environmental Institute of Houston, EIH Last Organic Outpost 51 University of Houston: Office of American Lung Association in Texas, UHCL 31 League of Women Voters in the Houston Sustainability 71 Houston 12 Executive Service Corps of Houston 31 Area 52 Urban Harvest 71 Armand Bayou Nature Center 13 Exploration Green Conservancy 32 Living Paradigm CDC 52 U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter Artist Boat 13 Flower Garden Banks National Marine Living Planet Foundation 53 - Texas Gulf Coast Region 72 Avenue Community Development Sanctuary 32 Mayor’s Office of Sustainability 53 Vegan for Life 72 Corporation 14 Friends of Mandell Park 33 Memorial Park Conservancy 54 White Oak Bayou Association 73 Bayou Land Conservancy 14 Friends of Woodland Park 33 Mercer Botanic Gardens 54 Wildlife Center of Texas 73 Bayou Preservation Association, Inc. 15 Galveston Bay Foundation 34 National Parks Conservation Association, Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, Baytown Environmental Education 15 Galveston Baykeeper 34 Texas Gulf Coast Chapter 55 Inc. 74 BetterHouston 16 Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council35 Native Plant Society of Texas: Houston The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. 74 Big Thicket Association 16 Galveston Ornithological Society 35 Chapter 55 The Woods Project, Inc. 75 BikeHouston, Inc. 17 Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition 36 Native Prairies Association of Texas 56 Biomimicry Texas 17 Gulf Coast Bird Observatory 36 The Nature Conservancy 56 Blackwood Land Institute 18 Gulf Restoration Network 37 Nature Discovery Center 57 Blueprint Houston 18 HARC 37 Outdoor Nature Club 57 Brays Bayou Association 19 Help Endangered Animals - Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast 58 Buffalo Bayou Partnership 19 Ridley Turtles(HEART) 38 Preservation Houston 58 Center for Houston’s Future 20 Hermann Park Conservancy 38 The Progressive Forum Archive 59 The Center for Recycled Art 20 Houston Access to Urban Sustanability Recipe For Success 59 Central City Co-Op 21 (HAUS) 39 Rice Design Alliance 60 The Children’s Museum of Houston’s Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 39 SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc. 60 EcoStation 21 Houston Archeological Society 40 SCENIC HOUSTON 61 Christmas Bay Foundation 22 Houston Audubon 40 The Shell Center for Sustainability at Rice Citizens’ Climate Lobby 3rd Coast Region Houston Canoe Club 41 University 61 (CCL) 22 Houston Climate Protection Alliance 41 Sierra Club Houston Regional Group 62 Citizens’ Environmental Coalition 23 Houston Community Tool Bank 42 SPARK School Park Program 62 Citizens’ League for Environmental Action Houston-Galveston Area Council 42 Student Conservation Association 63 Now (CLEAN) 23 Houston Habitat for Humanity 43 Surfrider Foundation, Citizens’ Transportation Coalition 24 Houston History Archives (UH-HHA) Texas Upper Coast Chapter 63 City of Houston Environmental Health Center for Public History 43 Texans for Clean Water 64 Division 24 Houston Land/Water Sustainability Forum Texans Together 64 City of Houston Green Building Resource 44 Texas Association of Environmental Center 25 Houston Parks and Recreation Department Professionals 65 Coastal Prairie Partnership 25 44 Texas Campaign for the Environment 65 Council for Environmental Education 26 Houston Parks Board 45 Texas Coastal Partners 66 Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition 26 Houston Peace and Justice Center 45 Texas Coastal Watershed Program 66 Cypresswood Water Conservation Garden27 Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) Texas League of Conservation Voters EarthShare of Texas 27 46 Educational Fund 67 Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church 28 Houston Tomorrow 46 Texas Master Naturalists Heartwood Endangered Species Media Project 28 Houston Urban Gardeners 47 Chapter 67 Energy Corridor District 29 Houston Wilderness 47

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Air Alliance Houston American Institute of 3914 Leeland Street Architects: Houston Houston, TX 77003 Architecture Center of Houston (713) 528-3779 315 Capitol Street, Suite 120 www.airalliancehouston.org Houston, TX 77002 [email protected] (713) 520-0155 [email protected] Adrian Shelley, Executive Director www.aiahouston.org [email protected] Rusty Bienvenue, Executive Director Paige Powell, Office Manager [email protected] [email protected] Mat Wolff, Associate Director Purpose: Houston’s leading health and clean [email protected] air advocacy non-profit specializing in both the treetops and grass roots of environmental Purpose: To promote the aesthetic, scientific, advocacy and organizing. and practical efficiency of the architecture profession; to advance the science and art Air Alliance Houston’s mission remains to of planning and building; to coordinate reduce air pollution in the Houston region and the building industry and the profession of to protect public health and environmental architecture; to ensure the advancement of integrity through research, education and the living standard of people and to make the advocacy. profession one of ever-increasing service to society. AIA Houston is the local chapter of the Programs: Research, Advocacy and Education, American Institute of Architects. including Ozone Theater (three curricula for grades K-3, 4-5, and middle school). Annual Programs: Continuing education and Earth Day Art Contest for grades 3-12, exhibitions earthdayartcontest.org. Major Events: Home Tour, Design Awards, Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer January; Celebrate Architecture Gala, Gulf internships and various activities. Coast Green, Sandcastle Competition.

Speakers Bureau: Yes. We will visit Publications: Weekly e-newsletter, annual classrooms for presentations. Call or visit membership directory. website for booking.

Publications: Please visit our website, www.airalliancehouston.org, for a complete list of our reports.

Air Alliance Houston is the result of the 2008 merger between Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention and Mothers for Clean Air.

10 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 11 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups American Institute of Chemical American Lung Association in Armand Bayou Nature Center Artist Boat Engineers: South Texas Local Texas, Houston 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena, TX 77507 2627 Avenue O Section 2030 North Loop West, Suite 250 P.O. Box 58828, Houston, TX 77258 Galveston, TX 77550 P. O. Box 421373 Houston, TX 77018 (281) 474-2551 (409) 770-0722 Houston, TX 77242 (713) 629-5864 www.abnc.org [email protected] http://sts.aiche.org/ lung.org/about-us/local-associations/texas.html www.artistboat.org stateoftheair.org Tom Kartrude, Executive Director Chair: Kelly Richardson fightingforair.org [email protected] Karla Klay, Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] Heather Millar, Education Director Sandra Curphey, Executive Director [email protected] Chair Elect: Syamal Poddar [email protected] Purpose: Non-profit organization dedicated [email protected] Mark Kramer, Stewardship Coordinator to promoting awareness and preservation of Carol Martin, Director of Health Promotions [email protected] coastal margins and the marine environment Secretary: Katherine Leskin [email protected] through the disciplines of the sciences and the Purpose: To preserve 2,500 acres of vanishing [email protected] arts. coastal prairie, hardwood forest and bayou Kristen O. Stubbs, VP Fundraising wilderness habitat and wildlife refuge; to give Purpose: To support the membership’s [email protected] Programs: opportunities to experience and understand technical objectives through education, service, • Eco-Art Adventures via kayak, vessel, or the remaining natural ecosystem; to reconnect and fellowship. Purpose: To save lives by improving lung walking, and summer camps people with nature. health and preventing lung disease through • Professional development & Meetings: First Thursday of the month at 5:30 education, advocacy and research. Programs: Year–round adult, child, and family environmental stewardship programs, p.m., Sept. through June. Please check website programs including Third Sundays in Nature with special opportunities for oil and gas for speaker, location, and topic. Publications: State of the Air Report released Series, FREE to the public; Eco-Exploration companies each April (www.stateoftheair.org), State of pontoon boat and canoe trips; guided day and • Eco-Art Residencies in Schools integrating Programs: Continuing education workshops at Tobacco Report, health disparities reports, night hikes; Eco-Camp summer and holiday the arts and sciences to create public monthly meetings, which include environmental smoking cessation resources, monthly volunteer camps; Great Texas Birding Trail Site 81; sculptures and habitats on campuses and process safety. newsletters, and information about clean air and Teachers can receive SBEC credit for classes. • Habitat Restoration Adventure Program, healthy lungs Speakers are available to come speak to your focused on stewardship-based learning Major Events: Cosponsor Energy classroom or group, contact website or call for through dune and coastal prairie Conservation Forum with Texas Industries of Major Events: Fight For Air (Stair) Climb booking. preservation the Future twice per year. See website for date (vertical race up stairs); Lung Force Walk (late • Boy and Girl Scout badge classes and location. spring) Major Events: Apr. - Earth Day; May - Bayou • Classroom presentations and speakers that Boil fundraiser; Oct. - Creepy Crawlers; Nov. - coincide with curriculum Speakers Bureau: Contact Matt Kolodney, Meeting Times: Clean Air Network meetings Martyn Farm Harvest Festival; Dec. - Audubon • Gulf ‘Coast Education Center: K-Grey (713) 767-3752 (work), (713) 471-8956 (cell) 3rd Tuesday of every month, Leadership Bird Count can learn about the ecological, social, and or [email protected]. Council meetings last Thursday of every month, economic value of coastal ecosystems. and the Health Disparities Committee meetings Children’s Activities: Critter Corner, • Coastal Heritage Preserve - acquiring first Wednesday of every month. Connections and Bayou Studies classes; and preserving 506 acres of barrier island naturalist lead and self-guided school field trips; habitat on Galveston Island’s West Bay Volunteer opportunities: Prospects abound to scout programs; put your unique skills and experience to work Volunteer Opportunities: Public relations, helping us save lives! Join the Lung Action Volunteer Opportunities: Prairie Friday Team, lawyers, accountants, and fundraising Network, our eAdvocacy network at www. Stewardship Saturday Team, Trail Guides and experts for board; volunteers needed for after lungusa.org/get-involved/advocate/lung-action- History Interpreters, Environmental Education school residency program, board members, network/ and find us on Facebook and Twitter. Docents, Nature Center Maintenance Crew, Teen publications and press, activities at festivals. Volunteer Corps, BSA Venturing Crew, seasonal prairie and bayou marsh restoration. Program: Research Award Publications: E-mail newsletter; Website; Quarterly calendar of eco-art and eco-tour Publications: Along the Bayou, Bayou Foliage kayak adventures.

12 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 13 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Avenue Community Bayou Land Conservancy Bayou Preservation Baytown Environmental Development Corporation 10330 Lake Road, Bldg. J Association, Inc. Education 2505 Washington Avenue, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77070 2990 Richmond Ave, Suite 500 Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Houston, TX 77007 (281) 576-1634 Houston, TX 77098 Recreation Center (713) 864-8099 [email protected] (713) 529-6443 1724 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77520 [email protected] www.bayoulandconservancy.org [email protected] (281) 420-7128 http://avenuecdc.org/ www.bayoupreservation.org www.baytown.org/content/eddie-v-gray- Jennifer Lorenz, Executive Director wetlands-center Mary Lawler, Executive Director [email protected] Kathy Lord, Executive Director [email protected] Baytown Nature Center Kara Niles, Director of Fund Development and Stephanie Prosser, Sr. Conservation Lands 6213 Bayway, Baytown, TX 77520 Communication Biologist Steve Hupp, M.S. Water Quality Director (281) 424-9198 [email protected] [email protected] baytown.org/content/baytown-nature-center Cassandra Silvernail, President Purpose: Bayou Land Conservancy is a Amanda Brown, Education Director Tracey Prothro, Superintendent, Purpose: Avenue CDC’s mission is to build community-sponsored land preservation [email protected] Natural Resource Programs affordable homes and strengthen communities. organization to permanently protect land, [email protected] with a focus on the 13 watersheds that feed Avenue CDC seeks to improve communities to Eric Ruckstuhl, Eyes on the Bayou Scout Mary Alice Trumble, Outreach/Volunteer Lake Houston. We preserve river and bayou enhance the quality of life of working families, Coordinator, Media/Press corridors, other properties with significant and to promote Houston’s future as a world- Purpose: Founded in 1966 to protect and [email protected] class city of healthy, vibrant, and economically wildlife habitat value, and places where family restore the richness and diversity of our recreation can occur in harmony with nature. diverse neighborhoods Avenue CDC serves waterways through activism, advocacy, Jina Faith, Education Coordinator Our “No Child Left Inside” education program the greater Houston metropolitan area, with collaboration and education. BPA monitors [email protected] a particular focus on the Near Northside and connects tomorrow’s conservation leaders with water quality, plans clean-ups for bayous, Washington Avenue communities. nature today. restores habitat, reviews permit applications and Crissy Butcher, Nature Center Naturalist sponsors seminars on flood reduction. [email protected] Programs: Avenue CEC develops homes Programs: “No Child Left Inside” for purchase and rental; carries out building Environmental Education Program – science- Programs: Board Meetings have speakers. Purpose: Provide environmental education, projects that focus on sustaining the based program to get children outside to enjoy Committees include Project, Water Quality, quality recreational facilities, and a variety of environment; conducts historic preservation area wilderness-- in kayaks! Students from 5th Paddle Trails, and Development and nature-related activities. initiatives; provides homebuyer education grade through high school do hands-on learning Nominations. and counseling; promotes local economic about our local ecosystems at our nature Programs: “Nurture Nature Series” a family development; and offers supportive services, preserves. Major Events: BPA Gala, Fall; Water program on the first Saturday at 10 a.m., each such as computer labs, after-school programs, Symposium, Fall; Trash Bash, Spring; Project month is a different topic; Preschool thru nutrition and fitness to residents in their Volunteer Opportunities: Spring Creek a Month (year round bayou and park clean up high school education programs; Scout badge apartment complexes. Greenway Ambassador Training program started in 2010) workshops; outreach; Spring Break, Winter on the longest, urban. forested, contiguous Break and Summer camps; birthday parties; Avenue CDC’s development program utilize greenway in the country; taking out invasive Speakers Bureau: Contact Amanda Brown. self-guided tours; teacher workshops; birding “green building” techniques and materials to plants on preserves, tree planting, trail and wilderness trails. Speakers available. make our homes healthier for buyers as well as maintenance Publications: Newsletter; Bayou Planting better for the environment. All new Avenue Guide; Quick Guide on Flood Management. Volunteer Opportunities: Environmental CDC homes are Energy Star certified, reducing Call BPA office. education; marsh restoration; outreach; utility usage. manning events; facility maintenance.

Major Events: Art on the Avenue. Major Events: Nurture Nature Festival; Christmas Bird Counts

Publications: Marsh Matters quarterly newsletter

14 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 15 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups BetterHouston Big Thicket Association BikeHouston, Inc. Biomimicry Texas Now part of Houston Tomorrow. See listing for P.O. Box 198 3610 Fannin Biomimicry.org Houston Tomorrow in this Guide. 16890 FM 770 Houston, TX 77004 asknature.org Saratoga, TX 77585 (832) 222-BIKE (2453) facebook.com/BiomimicryTX 805 Rhode Place, Suite 350 www.bigthicket.org www.bikehouston.org Houston, TX 77019 [email protected] Kathy Zarsky, Founder (713) 528-0049 Bruce Walker, Executive Director (512) 466-6895 Michael Payne, Executive Director www.betterhouston.org [email protected] [email protected] Mona Halverson, Director Thicket of Diversity Purpose: The mission of BikeHouston is to Hon. Peter H. Brown, FAIA, AICP [email protected] promote safe bicycling and to improve the Linda Paisley Executive Director quality of life in the Houston area. Our goals (713) 626-9910 [email protected] Jan Ruppel, BTA President are to: [email protected] [email protected] Purpose: BetterHouston, a 501(c)(3), is • secure equitable access to regional Prupose: Create an environment within Texas dedicated to the betterment of the character Paul Tenerella, Phd, CPBN , Thicket of facilities, lands and roads to nurture and grow a regional community and quality of our neighborhoods and of the Diversity, Executive Council President • educate the public about rights and of people who are learning, emulating, and urban environment. Our vision of a sustainable [email protected] responsibilities of bicyclists conserving life’s genius to create a healthier, Houston is a city of safe, livable neighborhoods, • promote public awareness of the personal more sustainable planet. walk-able mixed use urban districts, and transit- Purpose: To work for the preservation of and community benefits of cycling the flora and fauna of the Big Thicket area; oriented higher density centers, with vibrant Vision: Strive to increase respect for the natural To promote the conservation of the natural We will do this by forming broad coalitions public places, supported by a world-class world through the practice of understanding resources and natural beauty of the Big Thicket; with individuals and groups wherever a multi-modal transit system. Our vision will be nature as a model, a measure, and a mentor for To promote and to fund research contributing common purpose can be found. achieved through proactive civic involvement design and decision making; help inventors to knowledge of the Big Thicket; To publish and collaboration, by outcomes-driven Meeting Time: Varies, see website. and entrepreneurs bring their technologies or support publication of cultural and scientific planning, urban design, and the implementation from concept to commercialization; facilitate Big Thicket literature; To support the operation of practical and innovative solutions. Our Programs: Offer a free bike safety class to development of educational programs for and expansion of the Big Thicket National priorities are better neighborhoods, better transit students from their website. students, professionals and the general Preserve; and To manage the Big Thicket and better urbanism. public; advocate and support public policies National Preserve Field Research Station. Major Events: Houston Moonlight Bicycle that promote biomimicry as a solution to Major Events: “Dine and Discuss” programs Ramble, Bike Month and Bike to Work Day sustainability challenges; and inspire the Texas Meetings: 2nd Sat. in Jan., April, July, and in May; Effective Cycling (adult safety/skills) and community forums with City leaders; The community that profits from biomimicry to Oct. at the Big Thicket National Preserve Field classes. Public Policy Forum in partnership with the provide financial support for embracing the Research Station in Saratoga. Please check Rice University Kinder Institute; Better Block; biodiversity within our state. website for location changes. Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are Pedestrian Pete walks. welcome to join any aspect of the organization, Major Events: Austin: (upcoming) 2015 Major Events: Neches River Rally (canoe & especially the Moonlight Bicycle Ramble and Publications: BetterHouston monthly other rides. SXSW Eco collaboration; 2015 Austin Mini Kayak event 1st weekend after Labor Day), newsletter; Pedestrian Pete blog. Maker Fair. Big Thicket Day (2nd Sat. in Oct.), Eco Tours on the Neches River (every Sat. from March through Nov. plus private Charters), All Taxa Volunteer Opportunities: Austin: see above Biodiversity Inventory by Thicket of Diversity, Science cafes, Field Trips, Hikes and Seminars. Environmental classes for area schools

Volunteer Opportunities: Citizen/Scientist work with the Thicket of Diversity, assistance with BioBlitz and hikes.

Publications: Big Thicket Bulletin, quarterly. Available on website

16 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 17 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Blackwood Land Institute Blueprint Houston Brays Bayou Association Buffalo Bayou Partnership P.O. Box 271347 3015 Richmond, Suite 201 4999 W. Bellfort 1113 Vine Street # 215 Houston, Texas 77277 Houston, TX 77098 Houston, TX 77096 Houston, TX 77002 (713)768-3422 (713) 522-0590 (713) 723-7230 (713) 752-0314 www.blackwoodland.org www.blueprinthouston.org [email protected] www.buffalobayou.org [email protected] Cath Conlon Martha Murphree, Hon. AIA Bob Schwartz, President www.facebook.com/buffalobayou Founder and CEO Executive Director (713) 723-7230 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Anne Olson, President [email protected] Molly Schriber Purpose: Blueprint Houston was founded Charles Goforth, Vice President Special Projects & Nature Camp Director in 2003 to build community support for [email protected] Trudi Smith, Director of Public Relations and [email protected] a coordinated planning process to make 713-667-6234 Events; [email protected] (713) 412-4757 improvements to Houston’s quality of life. Blueprint Houston seeks to initiate a Bob Marshall, Vice President Emeritus Purpose: Buffalo Bayou Partnership is the Purpose: Blackwood Educational Land coordinated planning process that leads to a [email protected] Houston non-profit organization revitalizing Institute is an ecosystem and living classroom general plan for the city’s future, based on and transforming Buffalo Bayou, our city’s that inspires and teaches students of all ages to citizens’ vision, values, and goals. Don Hickle, Secretary most significant natural resource. Coordinating explore the natural web of life and to develop a [email protected] the integration of major improvements into healthy, respectful relationship with nature. Programs: Sustainable Communities Regional the Bayou greenway, the Partnership seeks Planning Program; Municipal Management Charles Goforth, Acting Treasurer increased community involvement through Major Events: Counselor Training Week, District Study; Urban Geography curriculum. pedestrian, boating and biking amenities, Blackwood Nature Camp Weeks, Edible Garden Purpose: To reduce the risk of flooding in the art installations, and other natural and built Tour, Sustainability Bike Ride Volunteer Opportunities: Civic Awareness Brays Bayou watershed. attractions. Engagement Committee. Children’s Activities: Blackwood Educational Meetings: Open meetings are held the third Major Events: Buffalo Bayou Regatta, kayak Land Institute reconnects children to nature Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Conference tours, history hikes, bat tours, Second Saturday through hands-on experiences that teach them Room., The Gathering Place, 5410 South Boat cruises, Nights on Blue Bayou events about food and where it comes from, the Willow Drive, 77035 along the Sabine Promenade. value of community and collaboration, and the pleasure of being outdoors. Call or contact Major Events: Annual meeting in March. Children’s Activities: Kids’ Day on Buffalo through the website for camp location and for Bayou, Second Saturday Boat Cruises, bat registration. Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Bob tours and kayak tours. Speakers are available to Schwartz. give presentations to your school classroom or Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer your time group. Contact Trudi Smith for booking. at the Blackwood Land Institute by filling out Speakers Bureau: Speakers available to an application on their website. give presentations in classrooms or to groups. Volunteer Opportunities: Tree planting, Contact Bob Schwartz. cleanups, Adopt-A-Spot, help with events, office work. Publications: Articles in various media.

18 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 19 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Center for Houston’s Future The Center for Recycled Art Central City Co-Op The Children’s Museum of 1200 Smith Street, Ste. 1150 1719 Live Oak, #250 2515 Waugh Drive Houston’s EcoStation Houston, TX 77002 Houston, TX 77003 Houston, TX 77006 1500 Binz (713) 844-9303 (832) 260-5853 (832) 305-6360 Houston, TX 77004 centerforhoustonsfuture.org www.recycledarthouston.org www.centralcityco-op.com (713) 522-1138 www.futurehouston.org [email protected] [email protected] www.cmhouston.org/ecostation info@futurehouston/org www.facebook.com/CenterforRecycledArt [email protected] Lauren Williams Catherine Mosbacher, President and CEO Ramona Brady, Founder Purpose: We believe that everyone has a divine [email protected] (713) 844-9321, right to organic food and that organic food (713) 535-7251 [email protected] Purpose: Founded in 2009, our mission is to should be available at reasonable prices, that reduce the amount of waste going to Houston’s one day there will be co-ops throughout the city Purpose: Founded in 1981 to transform Christy Vanzandt, Marketing Communications landfills, to promote environmental awareness, that provide locally grown, high quality organic communities through innovative, child-centered (713) 844-9355 to stimulate creativity, and to provide produce to people on a weekly basis. We were learning and to develop good environmental [email protected] opportunities to create recycled art. founded in September 2001. stewards for Houston’s future.

Purpose: The Center for Houston’s Future Programs: Divert reusable clean scrap from Publications: Weekly newsletter, sign-up Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., furthers the Houston region as a top global Houston’s solid waste stream and make it through the website, www.centralcityco-op.org Sundays Noon - 6 p.m., and open for free every communities in which to work and live. available at low cost to educators and non- Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. The Center brings business and community profits in the Greater Houston area. Promote Programs: Occasional health and nutrition together to innovate leadership, and inform awareness and stimulate creativity through related seminars during Wednesday co-op. Major Events: Environmentally themed the public about critical indicators and the workshops, creative reuse demonstrations and weekends and free family nights throughout the groundwork to be carried out to create and speakers Volunteer Opportunities: Plentiful! Mostly year. maintain a competitive and sustainable future. Wednesday & Saturday, some committee work Major Events: Monthly Teacher Warehouse and other hours available. Children’s Activities: More than fifty hands-on Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers, who shopping event for educators and other non activities in the area of environmental science in are subject matter experts, participate in ‘data profits addition to thirteen other galleries of interactive groups’ that oversee the development of the exhibits for children ages 0-12 years. Center’s Indicator Reports. The topic of the Children’s Activities: Speakers available for 2013 Report is Healthy Communities. all ages, Contact Ramona Brady for booking. School Programs: Field trips for elementary Hands on creative reuse workshops, volunteer school classes, curriculum. Teacher Workshops Past studies and reports include air quality, opportunities. Classroom presentations available and cooperate with TEKS billboards, green buildings, litter and available and can be catered to the class requirements. graffiti, parks & trails, abandoned lots, trees, curriculum. water quality, water supply, human capital Volunteer Opportunities: Contact development and resource use. Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities: Receiving and (713) 535-7209 or www.cmhouston.org/ are also used to help organize and run the sorting Houston’s cast-offs, de-constructing volunteers/ for volunteer opportunities. Center’s Annual Indicator Symposium. The mechanical and electrical items; creating 2013 Symposium will be held on February 22 inspiration projects from cast off materials, Publications: Annual report. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. demonstrating/leading creative reuse projects

Publications: Counting on Quality of Life: An Environment Indicator Report (2007), Counting on Quality of Place: Air Quality, Parks & Trails, and Trees (2009), Counting on Quality of Place: Water Quality, Water Supply, and Green Buildings (2010), Human Capital: Early Childhood Development, K-12 and Workforce Preparedness (2012), published yearly with updated indicators.

20 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 21 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Christmas Bay Foundation Citizens’ Climate Lobby 3rd Citizens’ Environmental Citizens’ League for (281) 802-3597 Coast Region (CCL) Coalition Environmental Action Now www.facebook.com/christmasbayfoundation www.citizensclimatelobby.org 751 Silver St. #111 (CLEAN) www.christmasbayfoundation.org www.facebook.com/CCL3rdCoast Houston, TX 77007 808 Travis, #1429 [email protected] http://www.meetup.com/CCL-Houston/ Mail: P.O. Box 702 Houston, TX 77022 [email protected] [email protected] Houston, TX 77001 (214) 354-5977 [email protected] (713) 524-4232 www.cleanhouston.org Peter Bryn, Chapter Co-Leader www.cechouston.org [email protected] Purpose: To promote increased understanding Jacob Genaur, Chapter Co-Leader [email protected] and appreciation of the Christmas Bay Estuarine Vicki Wolf, Executive Director System and the Texas Gulf Coast; to promote Purpose: To build political will for Congress to Rachel Powers, Executive Director [email protected] conservation of the natural resources of the act on climate change. [email protected] Christmas Bay Estuarine System and the Texas Purpose: Gulf Coast; to contribute to the usefulness of Program: CCL is a national, non-partisan, Steve Stelzer, President • To be a useful resource of news the Bay and its tributaries for recreational and volunteer-driven organization building political [email protected] and information about the critical commercial purposes; and to sponsor such will to address climate change. CCL empowers environmental issues we are facing today activities and events as may contribute to the its volunteers to engage Congress to ensure Purpose: Communication is our mission. CEC • Increase awareness about the science that general welfare of the Christmas Bay Estuarine our representatives hear from constituents fosters dialogue, education, and collaboration proves the connections between toxic System and its tributaries. about climate change regularly. Our approach on environmental issues in the Houston/Gulf exposure and health impacts is one of engagement and inclusion, and we do Coast region. We connect our environmental • Partner with other organizations and Programs: Ecotours of Christmas Bay system; not demonize anyone. In addition, volunteers community. agencies to have a greater impact coordinate on bay projects with Texas Parks and engage the community both directly and Wildlife Department through the media. Major Events: Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Major Highlights: For more than a decade, Tour (winter), Greater Houston Environmental CLEAN has been a leading resource in the Major Events: See website Meetings: First Saturday of each month from Summit (early spring) Houston-Galveston area for news, information noon to 2:00 pm. Typically at a volunteer’s and education about the global and local Children’s Activities: Call for information or home, contact for details. Volunteer Opportunities: Writing, research, environmental issues of our time. The CLEAN see website. clerical, special events, graphic desing, website is well known as a resource for Resources: website assistance, tabling, IT consulting. information about air pollution, climate change, Volunteer Opportunities: Guides for ecotours, • CCL Community: CCL’s national social Public relations, attorneys, accountants, and health impacts of toxic pollution, Gulf Coast Red Cross-certified kayak instructors, wildlife network of volunteers engaged on climate fundraising experts for board and committees. environmental issues and many other important biologists, and marine biologists. change topics. • CCL University: webinars about climate Publications: change, energy, lobbying, outreach, etc. • Annual Environmental Resource Guide The CLEAN series, People Who Make a • Major Events: • Environmental News Update, a free Difference, offers profiles of a long list of local • Annual International Conference in weekly environmental e-mail newsletter. and national heroes for the environment. Washington DC (late June) Please visit www.cechouston.org to sign • Annual Regional Conference (in TX, LA, up. The organization has helped lead citizens’ MS, or AL) • Our website, www.cechouston.org, air monitoring, hosted an environmental film • Local talks given by volunteers, tabling features a compilation of news headlines, series, and produced Earth Care Radio which events, etc. green job postings, a comprehensive has aired on KPFT, the Pacifica affiliate in calendar of local environmental events Houston. Volunteer Opportunities: Develop a of interest to our member groups, and relationship with your members of Congress, archives of our weekly newsletters. engage the media through letters to the editor/ opeds, outreach in the community Information & Referral: CEC serves as a call and email service center to help direct Speakers Bureau: Provide speakers upon environmental inquiries to appropriate request. organizations and agencies.

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Citizens’ Transportation City of Houston Environmental City of Houston Green Building Coastal Prairie Partnership Coalition Health Division Resource Center P.O. Box 540342 P.O. Box 66532 Health and Human Services Department 1002 Washington Avenue Houston, TX 77254-0342 Houston, TX 77266-6532 www.houstontx.gov/health/environmental- Houston, TX 77002 www.prairiepartner.org (832) 724-8753 health (832) 394-9050 [email protected] [email protected] www.codegreenhouston.org www.ctchouston.org Patrick Key, Assistant Director Jaime González, President www.facebook.com/ctchouston [email protected] Steven M. Stelzer, AIA, LEED AP, Program Director Flo Hannah, Secretary Dexter Handy, Chair Prupose: HDHHS’ Environmental Health Ser- [email protected] [email protected] vices division provides a variety of programs Purpose: The mission of the Coastal Prairie and services relating to air and water pollution, Purpose: To enable the public to experience Partnership is to promote the conservation Carol Caul, Advocacy Chair occupational health and food establishments. and learn more about healthy and energy, water, and restoration of Coastal Prairie ecosystems. and material conserving design and construc- Coastal Prairie Partnership (CPP) is a private, Tom Dornbusch, Media Chair Programs: The Environmental Health Division tion; also known as Green Building. nonprofit collaboration of governmental provides three main programs, which provide agencies, non-governmental institutions, private Purpose: Founded in 2004, the CTC is an support and education to the community, and Programs: The public can have their interim individuals, and landowners working to achieve all-volunteer grassroots transportation advo- responds to complaints: building plans reviewed for opportunities to common conservation and education goals. Our cacy organization. The Citizens’ Transportation add green strategies to save energy and water, ultimate goal is to help foster a more connected Coalition advocates for a broad-based public Bureau of Community and Children’s Environ- and make their building healthier. Customers and empowered prairie community in coastal educational and planning process to identify mental Health-childhood lead poisoning, indoor can peruse the shelves and over 50 displays, Texas and southwest Louisiana. neighborhood aspirations, influences projects air quality, occupational health, medical waste, touch and feel samples, and learn about green to achieve the best transportation options, radiation compliance and smoking. building options in a relaxed setting. Free edu- Programs: Southern Plains and Prairies and engages our communities in designing a (832) 393-5141 cational seminars (generally) scheduled on the Conference, Attwater Prairie Chicken Week, complete multimodal transportation system that fourth Wednesday evening of the month; check PrairiePartner.org- a clearinghouse for prairie serves us all. Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention- the GBRC calendar on the website. information, plant propagation workshops, air and water quality, landfills, industrial and teacher education, prairie restoration projects, Meetings: Board meets on 4th Thursdays from municipal wastewater treatment plants, illegal Tours for groups: Available by appointment and facilitation of prairie action meetings. Jan. through Oct. at 6:45 p.m. at Central Mar- dumping, illicit discharges and storage of solid/ for your school field trip or group outings. ket, 3815 Westheimer, in the upstairs commu- hazardous waste. Student activity package (with answer key for Major Event: Southern Plains and Prairies nity room. Member meeting in March, holiday (832) 393-5730 teachers) is available. Conference gathering in December. All meetings open to interested individuals. Bureau of Consumer Health Services-food Speakers Bureau: Steve is available for speak- Volunteer Opportunities (ion website): safety, swimming pool safety, charitable food ing engagements. Tabling events, electronic newsletter assistance, Publication: Free periodic eNews with project services, and special waste and complaints. Facebook assistance, assistance with annual updates and meeting notices. Email (832) 393-5100 Volunteer Opportunities: Yes, contact the conference. [email protected] to join the list. Program Director to discuss. Speaker’s Bureau: Yes. Please contact Jaime Volunteer Opportunities: Attend public meet- Gonzalez at 281-660-6683. ings of transportation agencies and then share reports in CTC’s online forum; project propos- Publications (on website): Coastal Prairie als; author project fact sheets and web content; Plant Growers’ Handbook and others. give talks to civic clubs; meet with elected lead- ers regarding timely transportation issues. Video Content (on website): YouTube channel and prairiepartner.org/video. Speaker’s Bureau: CTC delivers sharp Power- Point talks on topics including urban transit and transportation alternatives for all.

24 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 25 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Council for Environmental Cypress Creek Flood Control Cypresswood Water EarthShare of Texas Education Coalition Conservation Garden 1301 South Interstate 35, Suite 314 5555 Morningside Drive, Suite 212 12526 Texas Army Trail 4107 Evening Trail Drive Austin, TX 78741 Houston, TX 77005 Cypress, TX 77429 Spring, TX 77388 (512) 472-5518 (713) 520-1936 (281) 469-5161 (844) 728-9287 (800) GREENTX [email protected] [email protected] www.cwcgtx.com www.earthshare-texas.org www.councilforee.org www.ccfcc.org www.sustainablesites.org/cert_projects/show. [email protected] www.projectwild.org php?id=46 www.wetcity.org Richard D. Smith, President Jessica Wassenaar, Interim Executive Director, www.flyingwild.org (281) 469-5161 Bil Papp, President [email protected] www.pwGrowingUpWILD.org Jim Dow, Vice President Purpose: A coalition of municipal utility Cindy Lane, Secretary Elizabeth Howley, Director of Business Josetta Hawthorne, Executive Director districts, homeowner associations and other Gary Toll, Asst. Secretary Development, [email protected] community organizations functioning as a Mary Bonetati, Asst. Secretary Purpose: CEE was founded in 1970 to partner steward between the residents, local/state Purpose: To support the work of its education and natural resource professionals. government, land developers and non-profits Purpose: Harris County Water Conservation participating organizations through payroll CEE provides environmental education to work on planning and implementation of and Improvement District (WCID) 132’s contribution charitable campaigns at public and programs and services that promote stewardship improved flood protection and environment Water Conservation and Demonstration private work sites in Texas. and further the capacity of learners to make preservation throughout the Cypress Creek Center showcases efficient, sustainable water informed decisions. watershed. techniques and practices, which are aimed at Children’s Activities: Participating providing solutions applicable to suburban organizations provide a variety of children’s Programs: CEE administers Project WILD Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month, landscapes whose owners desire to conserve programs. Call (800) GREENTX with your and Project WILD Aquatic nationally, and 7:00 p.m., at Lake Forest Utility District, 14223 water while sustaining beautiful plant materials. requirements. co-sponsors Project Learning Tree and Project Lakewood Forest Dr. WET. WET in the City focuses on urban water The Center’s focus - water conservation in the Volunteer Opportunities: Call for volunteer issues. Team WET Schools empowers urban Programs: Flood Protection: Research, landscape - is shared through presentations, information. youth to become responsible stewards of our consultation, advocacy and education. site features, and plants. Presentations on water resources. Flying WILD, bird education Preservation: Greenway trails/ park water saving and sustainable practices include Speakers Bureau: Speakers available for for middle schools. CEE’s Growing Up WILD, development focused on preservation of watering established plants with captured campaign activities and special events. is an early childhood education program that floodplain lands. Reforestation projects. rainwater and air conditioner condensate, builds on childrens’ sense of wonder about Speakers are available to give presentations mulching to conserve moisture, working with nature and invites them to explore wildlife and to your class or student group upon request. the soil’s capacity to hold water, eliminating the world around them. All WILD programs Contact website for booking information. invasive species, and composting. Site features train educators as well to teach content in the and materials, approximately 20 found in each classroom. Major Events: Annual meeting featuring guest of the 16 demonstration areas, include rain speakers and forthcoming watershed plans. barrels, rain gardens, rain chains, and reused Publications: For purchase: Project WILD, Sponsor scout reforestation and water quality and recycled materials. WILD School Sites Guide, Taking Action Guide, projects. Exploring School Nature Areas video, WET The Center is one of eight pilot projects in the City Spanish Language Student Pages, Volunteer Opportunities: Both outdoors and that have achieved certification under the and Water Watchers: Conserving Water at Your indoors. Retired folks in high demand. Grant nation’s most comprehensive rating system Home and School. Available only through a applications. for the sustainable design, construction and training workshop: Curriculum and Activity maintenance of built landscapes. These projects, Guides such as Project Wild K-12 Activity as part of a group of 150 projects participating Curriculum, Flying WILD, and Science and in an extensive, two-year pilot program, have Civics. applied the 2009 SITES guidelines and met the requirements for pilot certification.

26 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 27 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Emerson Unitarian Universalist Endangered Species Media Energy Corridor District Environment Texas Church Project 14701 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 290 815 Brazos Street, Suite 600 1900 Bering Dr. 1813 Missouri Street Houston, TX 77079 Austin, TX 78701 Houston, TX 77057 Houston, TX 77006 (281) 759-3800 (512) 479-0388 (713) 782-8250 (713) 520-1985 www.energycorridor.org www.environmenttexas.org www.emersonhouston.org www.vanishingwildlife.com facebook.com/environmenttexas www.Emersonhouston.org/blog [email protected] Clark Martinson, General Manager [email protected] [email protected] Luke Metzger, Director www.facebook.com/emersonhouston Patricia Fox, President & Acting Director [email protected] Robert Rayburn, Development & Natural (512) 479-0388 Becky Edmiston-Lange, Co-Pastor Michael Hunt, Vice President Resource Director (713) 782-8250 Ext. 125, [email protected] [email protected] John Rumpler, Senior Environmental Attorney Stephanie Day, Secretary Mark Edmiston-Lange, Co-Pastor Katherine Wallace, Finance and Economic Dani Neuheart-Keusch, Field Associate (713) 782-8250 Ext. 127, [email protected] Richard Salzhandler, Treasurer Development Manager [email protected] [email protected] Purpose: Emerson Unitarian Universalist Founders: Purpose: Protection of Texas’ air, water and Church was chartered in 1960 to serve the Jan Campbell, CPA John Nunez, Transportation Manager open spaces. Improving the quality of our growing western suburbs of Houston. Proudly Michelle Herrera [email protected] environment and our lives by using independent recognized as a Welcoming Congregation David Carter research and tough-minded advocacy to win (LGBTQ friendly), Emerson Church invites Chris Sheridan (Dec’d.) Rachel Weaver, Community Outreach & concrete results for our environment. people of all races, ethnicity, ages, gender Frank Salzhandler (Dec’d.) Administrative Coordinator identities, and sexual orientations to join us. [email protected] Program Priorities: Clean Energy, Energy The congregation has the diversity of spiritual Purpose: The Endangered Species Media Efficiency, Green Building, Open Space beliefs, cultural backgrounds and sexual Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Purpose: Represent property owners, Preservation, Clean Air and Water, Global orientations that make Unitarian Universalism chartered in Texas in 1989 to promote greater businesses, and residents in the district, serving Warming. Environmental Policy Development, such a dynamic faith. understanding of how the quality of human as a liaison with local, state, and federal Legislative Advocacy, Public Education, Media life is enhanced by preservation of our governments and agencies to improve public Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Clean Air Act Programs: The Ministry for Earth group is natural heritage of wilderness and wildlife. safety, transportation, parks and trails, and Enforcement. large and active. This group promotes the The organization was founded to establish a business development to enhance the district. seventh principle of the Unitarian Universalist partnership with schools, corporations and Publications: Newsletter, Annual Report, Association: “…to affirm and promote respect private individuals. Meetings: Second Friday of each month in Weekly Email Updates, Bi-weekly audio for the interdependent web of all existence ECD office, 14701 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 290, Podcast on iTunes, Policy Reports: of which we are a part.” They learn about Mission: To create conservation programs and 8:30 a.m. www.environmenttexas.org/reports, Legislative environmental issues; advocate public policies productions for literary, artistic, inspirational Scorecard: www.environmenttexas.org/ to protect the global environment; act locally and educational purposes; encouraging and Major Events: Transportation Fairs, 75 legislature/legislative-scorecard, Blog: in our homes, church and city; and connect promoting works that foster a thoughtful Eldridge bus route, Bike to Work Day, ECD www.environmenttexas.org/blog spiritually with the web-of-all-existence. perspective toward stewardship of Earths Livable Centers Plan, ECD Bicycle Master Specific programs include the Renewable ecological treasures. Plan, Grisby Square Preservation, National Houston Events: Environmental Leadership Congregations Campaign, the Ethical Eating Park Service West Houston Trails Master Plan, Conference and Activist Training, Student and Environmental Justice series, and Programs: Public education and hands-on Spring and Fall Recycling Events. Internship Program. Consumption and Sustainability Initiatives. challenges, conservation activities, Buffalo Learn more at www.emersonhouston.org/ Bayou canoe expeditions and clean-ups, Volunteer and Internship Opportunities: ministry-for-earth.html. dolphin expeditions, young artist exhibitions, Contact (512) 610-0084. film projects. Speakers and presentations Volunteer Opportunities: Learn more at www. are available to be booked and held in the Emersonhouston.org/volunteer classroom or for your student group. Contact website for booking. Publications: Sign up for weekly email: www. emersonhouston.org/eblast-sign-up.html. Publication: Vanishing Wildlife of Texas

28 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 29 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Educators Environmental Institute of Executive Service Corps of 301 Congress Avenue, Suite 1300 Exchange Houston, EIH UHCL Houston Austin, TX 78701 14201 Briar Forest Drive 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 540 7575 San Felipe St. #235 (512) 478-5161 Houston, TX 77077 Houston, TX 77058-1098 Houston, Texas 77063 www.edf.org www.eeehouston.org (281) 283-3950 (713)780-2208 facebook.com/EnvDefenseFund http://hunstem.uhd.edu/EEE/ www.eih.uhcl.edu www. eschouston.org www.houstoneesummit.org [email protected] [email protected] Elena Craft, Senior Health Scientist [email protected] Lawrence Spence, President Dr. George Guillen, Executive Director Sally Tyler, Executive Director [email protected] (281) 283-3950; [email protected] Catherine Ittner, Media Contact (281) 684-0288 Purpose:The Executive Service Corps of (512) 691-3458 Wendy Reistle, Environmental Education Houston was created in 1984 to enable the local Justin Myers, Vice-President Program Coordinator nonprofit community to tap into the abundant Purpose: Environmental Defense Fund is [email protected] (281) 283-3045; [email protected] talent and experience of our area’s retired cor- dedicated to protecting the environmental porate executives. rights of all people, including the right to clean Iliana Gutierrez, Treasurer Purpose: EIH is the environmental education, air, clean water, healthy food and flourishing [email protected] outreach, and research component of the Programs: Consultants coach, help, and guide ecosystems. Guided by science, we work University of Houston system. It serves as non-profits in fundraising, board governance, to create practical solutions that win lasting Edith Smith, Secretary a contact point for the community to access marketing, IT help, risk management, and economic and social support because they are [email protected] the expertise and resources of the university. executive coaching. nonpartisan, cost-effective and fair. We were Additionally, EIH partners with agencies, founded in 1967. Jay Crossley, At-Large Position 1 community and environmental groups, and Volunteer Opportunities: You may apply to be [email protected] businesses to conduct research and outreach a volunteer-consultant through the website or Programs: Texas Regional Office projects in the Houston region. EIH focuses on make a donation to help the ESCH. Climate and Air Purpose: To provide a network and forum four areas: pollution prevention, environmental Oceans for anyone interested or with expertise in policy, natural resource conservation, and Publications: Multiple brochures regarding Land, Water & Wildlife. the environment’s natural history, ecology, environmental education. Financial Fitness, General Information, and local environmental issues and especially Leadership Development. Volunteer Opportunities: Case by case basis. environmental education in order to facilitate Programs: Activities include teacher discussion, exchange of ideas, methods, workshops, facilitation and public outreach, Speaker’s Bureau: Contact Elena Craft. information and events related to environmental conferences, and service learning. The Texas education efforts in the Greater Houston Area. Envirothon program is an environmental education competition open to all students in Meetings: First Wed. of Feb., May, Aug., and grades 9-12. Students study forestry, wildlife, Nov. at 4:30 p.m. Locations vary. Call or check aquatics, soils, and a current issue that Website before attending. changes annually. The Envirothon program is administered by the Environmental Institute of Programs: Can help locate a speaker for your Houston (EIH) at the University of Houston- classroom or student group. Train teachers in Clear Lake (UHCL). The mission of the Texas curriculum planning for environmental issues, Envirothon is to develop knowledgeable, grades K-12. skilled, and dedicated citizens who are willing and prepared to work towards achieving a Publications: Member e-mail network balance between the quality of life and the pertaining to environmental education in the quality of the environment. Please contact Greater Houston Area. To join network, send an Wendy Reistle at [email protected] for questions email to [email protected] about participation in the program.

30 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 31 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Exploration Green Conservancy Flower Garden Banks National Friends of Mandell Park Friends of Woodland Park c/o Clear Lake City Water Authority Marine Sanctuary P.O. Box 66551 P.O. Box 71 900 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058 4700 Avenue U, Building 216 Houston, TX 77266-0551 Houston, TX 77001 www.explorationgreen.org Galveston, TX 77551 Phone: (713) 524-4285 212 Parkview [email protected] (409) 621-5151 www.friendsofmandellpark.org Houston, TX 77009 http://flowergarden.noaa.gov [email protected] (713) 862-1520 Frank Weary, President [email protected] www.friendsofwoodlandpark.org [email protected] Karen Anne Vinson, President Shelley DuPuy, Education Coordinator [email protected] Purpose: The Friends of Woodland Park, Inc. Doug Peterson, Vice-President [email protected] (FWP) is dedicated to preserving the park’s [email protected] (409) 621-5151 ext. 106 Skip Almoney, Treasurer natural habitat along with its unique historical [email protected] significance to the City of Houston, and to Nicole Cloutier, Media Contact Kelly Drinnen, Sanctuary Outreach Specialist, providing for the enjoyment and education of [email protected] [email protected] Elani Hantel, Meredith Gardens Coordinator all who visit. (409) 621-5151 ext. 105 [email protected] Claire Mules, Community Relations Chair Publications: Subscribe to email newsletter. [email protected] Purpose Identify, protect, conserve, and en- Purpose: The Friends of Mandell Park, a hance the natural and cultural resources, values, nonprofit Texas Corporation, was formed in Programs: Trails at Twilight Gala, Purpose: The Exploration Green Conservancy, and qualities of Flower Garden Banks National August 2004 to improve, protect and assist Bird watching monthly. in partnership with the Clear Lake City Water Marine Sanctuary and its regional environment in the maintenance of the City of Houston’s Authority, is creating and maintaining the 200 for this and future generations. Mandell Park. Volunteer and Donor Opportunities: The acre Exploration Green flood control, conserva- Friends of Woodland Park is made up of tion and recreation area in the heart of the Clear Programs: Down Under, Out Yonder (DUOY) Publications: Newsletter, Informational neighbors like you. Your valuable donation Lake area. The conservancy develops plans, Educator Workshop and Scuba Field Experi- Brochure keeps trails clear and goes towards exciting raises funds, creates and operates the area to ence - annually in July. Workshop information capital improvements. protect and share the land. is available at http://flowergarden.noaa.gov/ Programs: Organic Gardening in Meredith education/workshops.html. Presentations for Gardens, Outdoor Movies, Exhibition Prairie. Programs: Reintroducing native trees, shrubs, civic associations, camp programs, and other Speakers are also available. Field trips of the grasses and flowers; creating park amenities interested groups - as available park for your school group. including hike and bike trails, athletic fields and park space for children, and supporting flood Events: Ocean Discovery Day - annually on Regular Meetings: Gardeners meet control and wetlands. Speakers are available to a Saturday in March (next one is March 12, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. Swap- give presentations in the classroom or to student 2016). This FREE event is designed to intro- A-Toy and stories for children on Saturdays at group meetings. Contact website for booking. duce residents and visitors to NOAA programs 10:00 a.m. in their community. Major Events: Town hall meetings, on-site Volunteer Opportunities: Regular ground-breaking, and festivals. Volunteer Opportunities: we do occasionally opportunities for Gardening; Maintenance; need volunteers to help with program prepa- Communications; Fund Raising. Contact Volunteer Opportunities: There are numerous ration and Ocean Discovery Day. Interested [email protected] for details. volunteer opportunities helping environmental, people can subscribe to the list via our website park, recreation and athletics activities. Ex- Major Events: Annual Spring Event amples include tree, shrub and grass planting; Publications: Links to all publications found event and publicity activities; public and educa- on website. Children’s Activities: Visits to Meredith tion outreach. Gardens, Outdoor Play Area.

Publications: Website at www.explora- tiongreen.org website and printed information materials.

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Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston Baykeeper Galveston Island Nature Galveston Ornithological 17330 Highway 3 P. O. Box 71 Tourism Council Society Webster, TX 77598 Seabrook, TX 77586 P.O. Box 1468 Route 1, Box 185C (281) 332-3381 (281) 639-3503 Galveston, TX 77553 Galveston, TX 77554 www.galvbay.org www.galvestonbaykeeper.org (409) 789-8125 (409) 370-1515 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.galvestonbirders.org twitter.com/GalvBaykeeper www.GalvestonNatureTourism.org Bob Stokes, President Jim Stevenson, Executive Director [email protected] Purpose: To protect and enhance the water Jeffrey P. Rabek, President [email protected] quality of Galveston Bay for the benefit of its Greg Loushine, Director of Development ecosystems and human communities. Julie Ann Brown, Executive Director Purpose: This Ornithological Society is a [email protected] group of friends of all ages in Galveston About Us: Galveston Baykeeper participates Purpose: Galveston Island Nature Tourism County, Texas, who share a love for learning Rani Henderson, Director of Education in advocacy efforts to influence public policies Council is a non-profit, community-based about birds. [email protected] that affect the functions of ecosystems and volunteer organization that supports and serves as a watchdog for activities that could develops nature-based educational and Programs: We have meetings and classes and Purpose: To preserve, protect, and enhance adversely affect the bay. We are members recreational activities, and promotes the value birding trips like the Water Bird Workshop or the natural resources of the Galveston Bay of Waterkeeper Alliance, a grassroots of area natural habitats and resources. Shorebird Seminar. Members have day and estuarine system and its tributaries for present organization of over 190 Waterkeepers, that overnight field trips to observe birds in their users and for posterity. Galveston Bay connect individual Waterkeeper organizations Interest in nature tourism is on the rise. The natural setting. The Society offers several Foundation’s balanced programs in advocacy, to each other and gives support by providing Council invites you to explore its website, trips away from Galveston during each year. conservation, education, and research strive to expertise in science, law, strategic planning www.GalvestonNatureTourism.org, to Participants have gone to far away bird hot ensure that Galveston Bay remains a beautiful and communications. We are acting locally and learn about programs and projects for the spots such as Venezuela, Arizona, South Texas, and productive place for generations to come. organizing globally. environmentally rich Galveston Island and its Florida, Alaska, the Yucatan, the Galapagos and surrounding areas. The Council has enjoyed many other locations. Additional trips planned Programs: Educational presentations; Programs: Pollution Hotline, Wetland Watch, great success with its unque nature events, for the future include Africa, Tierra del Fuego community events; habitat restoration and Save Our Gulf. community education and outreach programs, and Cape May. conservation; trash cleanups; wetland permit and anticipated growth in these and other review, responding to proposed actions in Volunteer Opportunities: We need citizens endeavors. Membership: It’s easy to join the Galveston the bay area. Speakers are available for to report pollution and possible Clean Water Ornithological Society and it’s free. Just email presentations to your classroom, contact for Act violations. We also need administrative, Programs: Galveston Sea Turtle Saturday, Jim and you can also receive his bird pictures booking. fundraising and community event volunteers. Featherfest Birding & Nature Photography and commentary. Festival, and Holiday with the Cranes. Major Events: Marsh Mania; Bay Day; Bike Publications: The Bay Times, an electronic Publications: Galveston Bay’s first nature Around the Bay; GBF Luncheon; Trash Bash; newsletter. Volunteer Opportunities: To volunteer, please newspaper, “GULLS n HERONS”, is the Redfish Raft-Up. contact Julie Ann Brown at (409) 789-8125 or inspiration of The Galveston Ornithological Speakers Bureau: Pesticides 101, Where Have email [email protected]. The Galveston Island Society. Informative and instructive articles on Children’s Programs: Get Hip to Habitat; All the Wetlands Gone? and wetland education Nature Tourism Council could not succeed in its nature, such as bird watching, reptiles, fishing, Bay Day; Bay Ambassadors; Children’s Art to municipalities. Contact website for booking a mission without its dedicated and enthusiastic etc., are included in all issues, and it includes Calendar. speaker for your classroom or student group. volunteers. The Council relies on volunteers color pictures of Gulf Coast birds and other to help with its events, assist in the office, help creatures. Volunteer Opportunities: The success of GBF conduct research, and much more. Whether can be directly attributed to the support we you are an individual, an organization, or a received from volunteers. Visit GBF’s website corporate or school group, we have the perfect to find out more about our ongoing volunteer volunteer opportunity for you! opportunities.

Publications: GBF Gazette, GBF E-News, Galveston Bay Drive & Discover Guide, Children’s Art Calendar.

34 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 35 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Greens Bayou Corridor Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Gulf Restoration Network HARC Coalition 299 West Highway 332 P. O. Box 2245 4800 Research Forest Drive 16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 1900 Lake Jackson, TX 77566 New Orleans, LA 70176 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Houston, TX 77060 (979) 480-0999 (504) 525-1528 (281) 364-6000 (281) 874-2142 www.gcbo.org www.healthygulf.org www.harcresearch.org www.greensbayou.org [email protected] Cynthia Sarthou, Executive Director Jim Lester, President Jill Boullion, Executive Director Chris Eberly, Executive Director (504) 525-1528 ext. 202 (281) 364-6041 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Candice Pauley, Manager of Volunteer Mary Gibson, Office Manager Raleigh Hoke, Campaign Director Lisa Gonzalez, Vice President Programs [email protected] (504) 525-1528 ext. 204 (281) 364-6044 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (281) 874-2139 Carol Jones, Director of Education & Outreach [email protected] Purpose: The Gulf Restoration Network Anne Sherman, Director of Business Affairs Purpose: Founded in 2007 to address quality of (GRN) is a network of environmental, social (281) 364-6016 life issues along the 45-mile watershed through Purpose: To protect birds and their habitats justice, and citizens’ groups and individuals [email protected] flood mitigation, parks & trails development, around the Gulf of Mexico. committed to restoring the Gulf of Mexico to preservation of green space, and economic an ecologically and biologically sustainable Media/Press Contact: Lisa Gonzalez development. Programs: Land protection, Site Partner condition. Within this vision, we see the Network, Research, Educational Outreach, mission of GRN as one of uniting and Purpose: HARC (the Houston Advanced Major Events: Annual Meeting, Bayou Clean Tropical Forest Forever Fund. Field Trips are empowering people to protect and restore Research Center) is an independent research Up Days, Tree Plantings. available for your school group. Call office the resources of the Gulf Region for future hub helping people thrive and nature flourish. for booking information. Coastal Wildbird generations. Volunteer Opportunities: Committee service, Trunk – educational resources for primary and Programs: HARC’s research focuses on air, Clean-up days, tree plantings, site preparation secondary age students Programs: Resolve to Restore Louisiana water, and energy. Current research programs on park development, Adopt-A-Site, Volunteer Wetlands, the Gulf Coast is ground zero for the include Air Quality Science, Clean Engines and Water Quality Testers. Major Events: Birdies for the Birds, Xtreme impacts of Global Warming, Save Our Cypress Emissions, Hydrology and Watersheds, Energy Hummingbird Xtravaganza, Smith Point Hawk campaign, Save the Bait - Protect Menhaden in Efficient Buildings, and the Environmentally Speakers Bureau: Call Candice Pauley at Watch, Monthly Bird Banding, Quintana Spring the Gulf of Mexico, Natural Defenses - protect Friendly Drilling Systems (EFD) Program. (281) 874-2139. Fling. our coastal wetlands and barrier islands, Defend our Nature Coast - Florida, Species at Risk, BP Publications: Publications: Newsletter. Volunteer Opportunities: Field research, trail Drilling Disaster. • HARC Blog (http://www.harcresearch.org/ maintenance, invasive species eradication, features) gardening, general workdays, administrative, Major Events: Gulf Gathering annual retreat. • HARC Monthly e-Newsletter (http://www. advocacy, events, fundraising. harcresearch.org/news) Volunteer Opportunities: Internships. • Environmentally Friendly Drilling Systems Speaker’s Bureau: Yes, call office. Program Monthly Newsletter (http:// Publications: Gulf Currents - quarterly efdsystems.org/index.php/efd-montlly- Publications: Gulf Coastal Prairie Bird newsletter blog: www.healthygulf.org/blog/ newsletter/) Conservation Plan, Project Prairie Birds: A • Project related publications Citizen Science Project for Wintering Grassland • HARC is also active on social media, Birds, bi-annual newsletter, monthly newsletter, including Facebook and Twitter monthly e-news, online blog. Speaker’s Bureau: Contact Lisa Gonzalez

36 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 37 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Help Endangered Animals - Hermann Park Conservancy Houston Access to Urban Houston Arboretum & Nature Ridley Turtles(HEART) 1700 Hermann Drive Sustanability (HAUS) Center P.O. Box 681231 Houston, TX 77004 3015 Richmond Ave, Suite 201 4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77268-1231 (713) 524-5876 Houston, TX 77098 Houston, TX 77024 www.ridleyturtles.org www.hermannpark.org http://www.hausproject.org (713) 681-8433 [email protected] [email protected] www.houstonarboretum.org Carole Allen, Chair [email protected] (281) 444-6204 Doreen Stoller, Executive Director Purpose: The HAUS Project was formed in [email protected] [email protected] late 2010 to provide affordable, sustainable, Deborah Markey, Executive Director cooperative housing in the accessible, urban [email protected] Al Barr, Committee Member Barbara Jo Harwell, Conservation Director core of the Houston region within close (281) 443-6629 (713) 524-5876, ext. 338 proximity of Houston’s growing light rail transit Pat Marks, Associate Director [email protected] [email protected] system. Our goal is to open 5 green coops in 5 [email protected] years. Purpose: To work for the preservation of Diane Kerr, Manager of Volunteer Programs Amy Barton, Marketing and Development endangered turtles and to be involved in the (713) 524-5876, ext. 332 The mission of HAUS Project is to [email protected] international project to save Kemp’s Ridley [email protected] • Provide affordable housing operated Turtles HEART is an affiliate of the Turtle [email protected] cooperatively by residents. Purpose: To provide education about the Island Restoration Network with an office in • Provide greener, more sustainable lifestyle natural environment to people of all ages and to Galveston at 2228 Broadway.. Purpose: A citizens’ organization dedicated to options. protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven the stewardship and improvement of Hermann • Educate the general public about an as a sanctuary for native plants and animals. Sea Turtle Hotline: (866) TURTLE-5 (866- Park—today and for generations to come. cooperative organizational principles and 887-8535). Please call if you see a sea turtle, greener, more sustainable lifestyle options. Programs: Adult classes on nature and wildlife, eggs, or hatchlings on the beach. The caller will Programs: Corporate sponsorship programs, • Assist other cooperative and sustainability art, photography, food and wine, and more. We be given the telephone number of a sea turtle volunteer programs. efforts in the Houston region and also offer special events, membership drives, biologist or agency representative. This trained elsewhere. and educational encounters with live wild individual will go to the beach where the turtle Major Events: Run in the Park, Evening in the critters. See website for details was found as soon as possible. Park Gala, Hats in the Park, and Urban Green Programs: The first house, Rosalie, opened on young professionals events. January 1, 2011 in Midtown and now houses ten Major Events: Arbor Day in January, Tapas on Meetings: A HEART report is given during people in its ten rooms. We’ve since expanded Trails in February, Earth Day in April, Annual the Piney Woods Wildlife Society meetings. Children’s Activities: Hermann Park train to include a second 15-bedroom house on Ruth BBQ in June, ArBOOretum in October, Wicked Meetings are held monthly on every third rides, pedal boat rides, family volunteer St. We intend to develop houses of various sizes Woods Party in October, Winter Solstice Party Wednesday (except June, July and August) at opportunities. and appropriate for various lifestyle options, in December. the Big Stone Lodge at Dennis Johnston Park including at least one student focused house, (http://www.hcp4.net/ccenters/info.htm) located Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities are and at least one house appropriate for children Children’s Activities: Tyke Hikes for 18 mo- 3 at 709 Riley Fuzzel Road in Spring just 0.2 available for individuals, corporations, civic and families. years, Tadpole Trooper classes for 3-5 years, miles east of the Hardy Toll Road, before you associations, school groups, and families. Naturalist Explorers for 5-8 years, summer, get to the Spring Creek Bridge. They range from administrative duties and Volunteer Opportunities: We are always winter and spring nature camps for 5-12 years, event preparation to weeding and tree planting. looking for future members and are especially birthday parties, and home school. Guided Field Educational programs: A DVD Contact Diane Kerr, for more information. looking for people who are excited about Experience & Discovery Room for schools. entitled “The Heartbreak Turtle Today” is being on the front lines of developing our next Boy and Girl Scount badge programs. available upon request and a small donation to Speakers Bureau: Contact Doreen Stoller. house. Come over ANY Sunday - Wednesday cover postage and handling. at 7pm for dinner (bring $5 to cover your Volunteer Opportunities: We use individual Publications: Parkside newsletter, Hermann food costs) and we’d love to have you. E-mail volunteers for conservation, gardening, Park Conservancy e-news, Bloom News [email protected] to let them know Discovery Room, lobby/gift shop, epcial events, (centennial gardens blog). that you’re coming. educational programs, outreach events and more. Group Opportunities available.

Publications: Website; quarterly Program Guide, e-newsletter: the Leaflet.

38 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 39 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Houston Archeological Society Houston Audubon Houston Canoe Club Houston Climate Protection PO Box 130631 440 Wilchester Boulevard P.O. Box 925516 Alliance Houston, TX 77219-0631 Houston, TX 77079 Houston, TX 77292-5516 3211 Elmridge St www.txhas.org (713) 932-1639 www.houstoncanoeclub.org Houston, TX 77025-4311 713-557-1496 www.houstonaudubon.org (713) 662-2879 [email protected] Harmon C. Everett, Club President www.houstonclimateprotection.org Linda Gorski, President, [email protected] [email protected] Louis Aulbach, Vice President, Helen E. Drummond, Executive Director Tim Mock, co-Chair [email protected] [email protected] For a full list of officers, visit [email protected] 713-932-1639 ext. 107 www.houstoncanoeclub.org/officers.htm (713) 662-2879 Tom Nuckols, Treasurer, [email protected] Juanita Perkins, Office Manager and Purpose: Established in 1964, the Houston Louis C. Smith, co-Chair Bob Sewell, Secretary, [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Canoe Club’s members are interested in all [email protected] Purpose: To foster enthusiastic interest and [email protected] types of paddlesport from canoeing to kayaking, (713) 528-1104 active participation in the discovery, documen- 713-932-1639 ext. 100 quietwater, whitewater, touring and racing. We tation, and preservation of cultural resources do it all and have fun doing it. Canoe safety Nancy Edwards, Treasurer (prehistoric and historic properties) of the city Mission: To advance the conservation of presentations are available for school groups. [email protected] of Houston, the Houston metropolitan area, birds and positively impact their supporting (713) 661-9737 and the Upper Texas Gulf Coast Region. The environments. Founded in 1969. Meeting Time: 7 p.m. on the second Houston Archeological Society (HAS) is a non- Wednesday of each month at the Bayland Purpose: Houston Climate Protection Alliance profit organization that serves the professional, Meetings: with speakers are held the second Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet Street, connects residents of the greater Houston- student and avocational archeological commu- Thursday of alternate school months: Sept, Nov, Houston, TX 77074. Galveston region concerned about global nity of Houston. Jan, March, & May at United Way Center at 50 warming so we can learn and act together. Waugh Drive. See website for details. Houston Major Events: The Houston Canoe Club Programs: The HAS holds monthly member- Audubon Photography Meetings: Third coordinates about 50 floats for a total of over Meetings: First Sundays of each month at First ship meetings on the third Thursday of each Wednesdays of each month, Sept-May, 7 p.m., 7000 miles a year. See website for details. Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin month with invited lecturers who speak on HAS office. at Southmore. Time is usually 1:15 p.m., but various topics of archeology and history. All Volunteer Opportunities: Waterway clean-ups, please call to confirm and for topic information. meetings are free and open to the public. HAS Programs: Live bird outreach programs habitat restoration, boating race safety/judging, members engage in fieldwork throughout the for schools, civic groups, libraries; field water quality issues. Programs: Speakers are available to give pre- year. Artifacts recovered from those sites are trips; guided tours of the Edith L. Moore sentations to your class or school group. then analyzed in the laboratory and interpretive Bird Sanctuary; birding classes. Children’s Publications: Monthly newsletter, The reports are written. Activities: Community Outreach Programs, Waterline. Bayou Buddies, Titmouse Club, birthday Volunteer Opportunities: Available in the parties, Summer Camp, Family Nature Explore field, the lab, and at training and other events. Club. Boy and Girl Scout badge programs. Field work consists primarily of excavations and screening, and occasionally surveying, test- Major Events: Spring Migration at High Island ing and monitoring, and involves physical labor Sanctuaries; Birdathon (Mar-Apr.); Annual such as digging, chopping, carrying and lifting. Gala; Christmas Bird Counts; Holiday at the Training provided. Cabin (1st Sat. of Dec.).

Publications: In addition to a monthly news- Volunteer Opportunities: Gardening, trail letter The Profile, the annual Archeological guides, field research, trail crew, clerical, Review, and various bulletins and reports, the advocacy, events, fundraising. HAS supports two reference libraries: at the Rice University Fondren Library and the Adri- Speakers Bureau: Contact Mary Anne Weber. ance Library and Research Center located at the Brazoria County Historical Museum. Includes counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, Washington and Wharton. 40 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 41 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Houston Community Tool Bank Houston-Galveston Area Houston Habitat for Humanity Houston History Archives (UH- 1215 Gazin Street Houston Council 3750 N. McCarty HHA) Center for Public History (713) 674-0262 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120 Houston, TX 77029 Center for Public History (832) 981-TOOL (8665) Houston, TX 77027 (713) 671-9993 332 McElhinney [email protected] (713) 627-3200 www.houstonhabitat.org University of Houston www.houston.toolbank.org www.h-gac.com [email protected] Houston, TX 77204-3007 www.houstonhistoryarchieves.org Allison Hay, Executive Director Jon-Michael Laboski, Executive Director Jeff Taebel, Director of Community and www.info.lib.uh.edu/p/Houston-history- [email protected] [email protected] Environmental Planning archives (713) 993-4560. [email protected] ReStore (a building supply outlet) Rockfield ‘Rocky’ Langley, Facility & Program Dr. Teresa (Terry) Tomkins-Walsh 6161 South Loop East Manager Will Merrell, Environmental Planner [email protected] Houston, TX 77087 (713) 993-4594 (713) 743-9991 Purpose: The Houston Community ToolBank is (713) 643-1100 [email protected] a nonprofit tool lending program that stewards Kathy Janhsen, Public Outreach and Education Purpose: Founded 2005 as part of the Houston Todd Jordan, Store Director, an inventory of tools for lending to charitable Planner History Project (now the Welcome Wilson organizations to increase the impact of their (713) 993-2423 Houston History Collaborative), UH Center for Purpose: Since 1987, Houston Habitat for mission-related efforts in the community. Public History, UH-HHA is a public repository Humanity has been the premier affordable With year-round access to an inventory of Purpose: The Houston-Galveston Area Council for books, documents, oral histories, and local home builder in Houston. We build tools for use in volunteer projects and facility is a region-wide voluntary association of local images related to the Houston region’s growth sustainable, energy-efficient homes that are and grounds maintenance, the ToolBank governments in the 13-county Gulf Coast and development from 19th century to present. financially accessible by hard-working, low- provide resources to enhance the charitable Planning region of Texas. H-GAC’s mission is Particular areas of collection interest include income families, winning the EPA Energy Star sector’s capacity to serve, facilitating hands- to serve as the instrument of local government energy development, environmental history Award 3 years in a row. Thru home ownership, on volunteerism in the greater Houston area. cooperation, promoting the region’s orderly and activism, and documentation of Houston’s families gain a stake in the community, become Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need development and the safety and welfare of its ethnic diversity and activism. (see website) tax-paying citizens, build equity, raise their net for agencies to incur the expense of purchasing, citizens. Key governmental services include worth, and offer better educational opportunities repairing, and storing tools, reducing the costs transportation planning, disaster resiliency, Environmental Collections Open to the to their children. associated with service projects and allowing cooperative purchasing, homeland security, Public: The Outdoor Nature Club, Citizens’ these agencies to focus more of their resources workforce development, air and water quality Environmental Coalition, Bayou Preservation Programs: Volunteer opportunities, home on their mission. planning, forecasting, and mapping. Association, Scenic Houston, The Park People, building, community development, sweat- the papers of Sarah and Army Emmott, Terry equity program, educational classes and other Programs: Tools are deployed in many Programs: H-GAC engages in a variety of Tarlton Hershey’s papers (a partial accession). homeowner opportunities. Provides sustainable different capacities to organizations with collaborative environmental planning efforts Kay B. Crooker Papers, Hana Ginzbarg Papers, communities and housing, supports community mission critical areas such as community and including watershed protection, solid waste Collections still in processing include Terry organization of Home Owner Associations, school gardens, home repair, green space clean- management and air quality for sustainable Tarlton Hershey’s Papers, papers of Dr. David works with corporate and community sponsors up, tree planting, playground builds, and much development. It is also actively involved in Marrack, Brandt Mannchen, and the Keep to fund home sponsorships and provides team- more. The ToolBank offers knowledgeable staff education and public awareness programs, Houston Beautiful records. building opportunities thru Volunteer Days. to help member organizations plan a productive including Commute Solutions and NuRide, the Trained construction leaders oversee volunteers and positive project experience. Clean Waters Initiative, Regional Recycling Consider donating your collections of for six-day builds. Houston Habitat ReStore, a Roundtable. environmental, city planning, or development building supply outlet, offers new and recycled Membership is free and open to all nonprofit/ history to UH-HHA where records and papers or deconstructed products for sale to the public charitable/tax exempt organizations. Members Volunteer Opportunities: H-GAC offers will be preserved, studied, and available at great prices for a great cause. All proceeds pay a handling fee equal to 3% of the retail year-round volunteer opportunities through our to the public. Let your organization’s support the Houston Habitat building program. value of the tool per week for up to 8 weeks. Texas Stream Team volunteer water monitoring accomplishments become part of Houston’ To become a member, apply online at www. program, as well as at a one-day Trash Bash history! Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Corry Bell, houstontoolbank.org/borrow-tools. waterway cleanup event. For more information (713) 671-9993 x218, [email protected] on opportunities, visit Speakers: Presentations on Houston’s or Laurie, [email protected] Visit www.houstontoolbank.org to learn more www.h-gac.com/go/getinvolved. environmental past, contact Dr. Teresa about the Houston Community ToolBank and Tomkins-Walsh. its upcoming events. Publication: Quarterly e-mail newsletter.

42 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 43 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Houston Land/Water Houston Parks and Recreation Houston Parks Board Houston Peace and Justice Sustainability Forum Department 300 North Post Oak Lane Center (832) 456-1000 2999 South Wayside Houston, TX 77024 P.O. Box 66234, Houston, TX 77266-6234 [email protected] Houston, TX 77023 (713) 942-8500 (713) 900-4752 www.houstonlwsforum.org (832) 395-7000 www.houstonparksboard.org [email protected] www.houstontx.gov/parks www.hpjc.org Robert Adair, Steering Committee Chair Mike Nichols, Interim Executive Director Joe Turner, Director Bill Crosier, President Purpose: To enhance, enable, and integrate (832) 395-7050; [email protected] Deborah Rule, Development Coordinator Judy Hoffhien, Vice President sustainable use of land and water for the [email protected] Deb Shafto, Immediate Past President Houston area’s continued growth and economic Estella Espinosa, Communications / Media C. Lee Taylo, Recording Secretary vitality. Relations /Speakers Bureau: (832) 395-7022 Purpose: The Houston Parks Board creates, Cheryl Crosier, Communication Secretary [email protected] improves, protects and advocates for parks in Dave Atwood, At-large Maintaining the pace of growth and the Greater Houston region. Ana Rosa Craig, At-large development in the greater Houston area Purpose: To enhance the quality of urban Joe Marcinkowski, At-large requires that those with a vested interest adopt life by providing safe, well-maintained Programs: Parkland acquisition and park Jane Collins, At-Large new ideas and employ new methods that will parks and offering affordable programs for capital improvement projects; collaboration insure that growth can be sustained. The forum the community. Member: Commission for with other green groups; neighborhood Purpose: The Houston Peace and Justice seeks to engage the broadest possible range Accreditation of Park & Recreation Agencies. partnership program; commemorative benches Center provides networks and resources for of constituent groups, in a collaborative effort and reforestation fund for Houston-area parks. organizations and individuals to advance peace that focuses on practical application rather than Major Events: One of the most exciting initiatives to come and social justice. abstract theory in the exploration of incremental • Jan - Arbor Day; Youth Tennis classes begin along in recent years is the Bayou Greenways answers to some of the Houston area’s most • Feb - Salt Grass Trail Ride; Adult sports Initiative. As we continue to successfully serve Programs: Links and resources to various significant land/water sustainability issues. leagues begin our mission of adding equitably distributed social justice movements happening in the area. • Mar- Tour de Houston, Metal & Muscle parkland to the greater Houston area, we have Major Projects: Host events such as the Expo; Lake Houston Wilderness New Entry joined several other public and private partners Volunteer Opportunities: Fill out an Low Impact Design Competion and facilitate • Apr- Houston Children’s Festival, Japan to embark upon this bold initiative focusing on application online to become a volunteer. events such as the International Low Impact ­Festival, Houston International Festival Houston’s bayous, specifically the potential of Development Conference and the EPA Region 6 • May- Challenge Day, Summer Pool Opening connected greenways and park spaces along ten Speakers Bureau: See website for events and MS4 Stormwater Conference. • June - Summer Food Program begins, Golf of our major bayous. speaker bookings. Tournament; Hershey Track & Field Meet Meetings: Monthly meetings of the Forum • Jul- Freedom Over Texas; Houston Pops Speakers Bureau: Contact Executive Director. Publications: Blog posts, e-mail newsletter. are held at a rotating roster of conference July 4th Celebration facilities offered by supportive agencies and • Oct- Asian-American Festival; Wildflower Publications: Annual Report. organizations located throughout the area. seed planting These educational sessions present speakers • Nov- Via Colori who have expertise or experience to share on • Dec- Heritage Society Candlelight Tour, land/water sustainability issues, and many of Holiday Tree Lighting the speakers come from the constituencies that • Year round - Lake Houston Park Nature make up the Forum. In-depth multi-day events, Center events with speakers and workshop leaders from • School year - After School Enrichment across the country are also a part of the annual Program slate of programming. Volunteer Opportunities: Oneika McCarthy (832) 395-7030 [email protected]

Publications: Activities Catalog - Winter/ Spring Issue Dec 1, Summer Issue Apr 1,and Fall Issue Aug 1.

44 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 45 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Houston Renewable Energy Houston Tomorrow Houston Urban Gardeners Houston Wilderness Group (HREG) 3015 Richmond, Suite 201 2339 South Blvd. 550 Westcott Street, Suite 305 HREG 11569 Highway 6 South, Ste 356 Houston, TX 77098 Houston, TX 77098 Houston, TX 77007 Sugar Land, TX 77498 (713) 523-5757 www.houstonurbangardeners.org (713) 524-7330 (832) 375-5929 www.houstontomorrow.org www.houstonwilderness.org [email protected] Laurel Smith (713) 528-1104 [email protected] www.houstonrenewableenergy.org David Crossley, President [email protected] [email protected] Deborah January-Bevers Violeta Archer, President Purpose: Houston Urban Gardeners’ mission President & CEO Jay Blazek Crossley, Executive Director is to create an informed active gardening [email protected] Purpose: HREG is a local chapter of the [email protected] community of people growing their own Texas Solar Energy Society, with a mission to vegetables, fruits, and herbs year-round in Holly Thorson, Development & Passport further the development of renewable energy Alex Mossler, Deputy Director Metro Houston. We do this through programs Director and related arts, sciences, and technologies, [email protected] on all aspects of growing food. Come to our [email protected] with concern for the ecological, social, and meetings to learn more. economic fabric of our community and state. Lauren Harper, Environmental Policy Specialist Members support local events, host the Houston Purpose: Houston Tomorrow is an independent Programs: You’ll want to join HUG at our [email protected] Renewable Energy tour, and in general work nonprofit organization dedicated to improving monthly meetings if you want to: to educate the community on the benefits of the quality of life for all the people of the • leave a legacy of better soil Purpose: Houston Wilderness is a broad- renewable energy. We were founded in 2000. Houston region through research, education, • eat organic wholesome food with a known based alliance of business, environmental and discussion. Its vision is that on its 200th history and government interests that acts in concert Meetings: Third Thursday of April, July, Oct. birthday, the Houston region will be home to • get more production with less time and have to protect, preserve and promote the unique See website for details. the healthiest, happiest, most prosperous people more fun biodiversity of the region’s precious remaining in the United States. Founded in 1998. • get to know like-minded people and share ecological capital from bottomland hardwoods Volunteer Opportunities: Call or what you know with others and prairie grasslands to pine forests and Meetings: Livable Houston Initiative: noon • restore respect for the earth and the e-mail [email protected]. wetlands. on the fourth Wed. each month. Houston Food environment Policy Work Group: 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd Wed • form a gardening support network/ Programs: Teacher workshops are available Programs: Collaborative Access Program, Sam of each month. Distinguished Speaker Series, community on issues regarding renewable energy. Speakers Houston Greenbelt Network, Collaborative quarterly. • feel good because you can share food with from the group are also available to give Grant Organizing, Wilderness Passport, hungry people presentations to a school or student group. ecosystems services, and Get Out Here Programs: Research on growth, development • support our local economy by buying Houston. and innovations in the US and the world. supplies from local vendors

Outreach: Public events, discussions, and Volunteer Opportunities: Speaking working with public and private partners. Meetings: HUG meets on the second Monday Communication: Produce accessible, useful of the month in the Houston Garden Center engagements information. (1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004) at 6:30 p.m. Visit our website for more Publications: Houston Atlas of Biodiversity; Speaker’s Bureau: Contact office. information. Family Passport; Ecotourism & Wellness Passport Publications: Free Biannual magazine, Volunteer opportunities: Help with audio Tomorrow. Weekly E-mail newsletter. recording, program planning, project proposals, fundraising and PR.

46 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 47 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Houston Zoo Wildlife Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Katy Prairie Conservancy Keep Houston Beautiful Conservation Program Center 5615 Kirby Dr., Suite 867 3000 Richmond, Suite 350 1513 Cambridge 20634 Kenswick Drive Houston, TX 77005 Houston, TX 77098 Houston, TX 77030 Humble, TX 77338 (713) 523-6135 (713) 839-8855 (713)-533-6500 (281) 446-8588 www.katyprairie.org [email protected] www.houstonzoo.org/ www.hcp4.net/jones [email protected] www.houstonbeautiful.org [email protected] [email protected] Mary Anne Piacentini, Executive Director Mrs. Robin Blut, Executive Director [email protected] Peter Riger, Darlene Conley Hostetler, Director [email protected] Vice President of Conservation [email protected] Emily Barlow, Program Director Wesley Newman, Conservation Stewardship [email protected] Renee Bumpus, Al Barr, Outreach Coordinator Director Conservation Programs Manager [email protected] [email protected] Mike Aden, Warehouse Technician (936) 931-5564 [email protected] Jackie Wallace, Purpose: A 312-acre, Harris County Precinct Director of Public Relations 4 nature park dedicated to environmental and Jaime González, Conservation Education Purpose: To achieve sustainable community natural history, education, wildlife conservation, Director improvement by providing programs that Purpose: Our mission is to make the Houston and passive recreation. It opened in 1982. [email protected] educate the public, combat blight, prevent litter, Zoo a leader in conservation as it relates to minimize waste and beautify Houston’s public the survival of threatened wildlife, wise use of Programs: Wide variety of weekday tours and Purpose: To preserve a sustainable portion of spaces. the Katy Prairie for the benefit of its wildlife natural resources, and the appreciation of our free weekend educational programs, ranging Programs: Adopt-A-Block and Adopt-A-Ditch and all Texans forever. Nearly 19,200 acres natural world by zoo visitors. from the lifestyles and customs of local early Program; weekend cleanups and tool lending have been protected. settlers to the environmental benefits of nature. library; community beautification and edible Publications: Members quarterly Wildlife Teacher workshops and training programs are community garden projects; civic leader and Major Events: Guided tours, seed stomp and Magazine. offered as well. teacher training workshops. Teacher worksheets wildflower planting; educational field trips; are available on the website for classroom use. annual meeting; Great Texas Coastal Birding Major Events: Conservation Gala, Call of the Major Events: Arbor Day Celebration – 3rd Speakers are available, contact Robin Blut. Trail Site 9900 - wildlife-viewing platform on Wild Speakers Series, Earth Day, Feast with weekend in January; Homestead Heritage Day Nelson Farms open to public every day; Annual the Beasts, Zoobilee, Zoo Boo, Spotlight on – 2nd Saturday in February; NatureFest – 1st Major Events: Mayor’s Proud Partners Christmas Bird Count (Jan 1), Annual Butterfly Species Weekends. Saturday in March; Pioneer Day – 2nd Saturday Awards and Luncheon; Great American Count (Sept 1), Bio Blitz (October). Monthly in November Cleanup; Keep Houston Beautiful Day; Annual Unplugged Adventures. Matt Cook Wildlife Children’s Activities: Educational Bar Association Cleanup; Texas Recycles Day; Viewing Platform at Warren Lake open daily. programming, Wild Winks, Summer and Winter Children’s Activities: Wide variety throughout Home Run for Astros Tree Plantings; America Winter and summer kids camps. Educational Camps, Zoomobile Outreach Programs. the year, including Summer Nature Camp, Recycles Day. Tadpoles Club, and scout programs. Playground trunks are available for purchase, contact Jaime Volunteer Opportunities: Houston Zoo with separate toddler section. Field trips are Gonzalez Children’s Activities: Keep Schools Beautiful Volunteer Programs for individuals and available to the park for your class or student Day; Lucky the Ladybug; Storm water corporations: [email protected] or group. Volunteer Opportunities: Leading tours, Curriculum; Keep America Beautiful’s Water in (713) 533-6549. gardening at Texas Coastal Prairie Native Seed Place Curriculum. Volunteer Opportunities: Trail guides, Nursery, invasive species control, fundraising, Volunteer Opportunities: Clean up and invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, administrative, outdoor education, community beautification weekend workdays, clerical, greenhouse help, office aide. outreach, workdays, preserve maintenance, artists, special event information booths. monitoring wildlife and protected lands. Publications: Bi-annually the Update – Harris Publications: Clean Neighborhoods Manual; County Precinct 4 Parks. Speakers Bureau: Speakers available for Guide to Earth Quilt Gardens; Recycling community, birding, nature, wildlife, school, Activity Book for Kids; A Guide to Creating and outdoor groups. Environmental Outdoor Learning Centers; Enewsletter; Adopt-an-Esplanade Guide.

48 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 49 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Keep Kingwood Green Keep Pearland Beautiful KPFT Radio Last Organic Outpost P.O. Box 5125 3519 Liberty Drive 419 Lovett Blvd. P.O. Box 962 Kingwood, TX 77325 Pearland, TX 77581 Houston, TX 77006 Houston, TX 77001 (713) 206-0558 (please leave a message) (281) 652-1659 (713) 526-4000 offices (832) 422-8407 [email protected] [email protected] (713) 526-5738 on air call-ins [email protected] www.keepkingwoodgreen.org www.keeppearlandbeautiful.org www.kpft.org www.lastorganicoutpost.com Joe Icet, Founder Hal Opperman, President of the Board Andrew Miller, Executive Director Duane Bradley, Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] Purpose: The Last Organic Outpost generates Fay Watson, Director of Programs & Operations healthy communities and establishes a local Brigitte Collee, VP/Development Director Ernesto Aguilar, Program Director food economy in Houston’s under-served [email protected] Lenora Hernandez ,Office Coordinator [email protected] neighborhoods through urban farming and farm-based art & education. They empower Susan Pollard, Secretery/Community Purpose: The vision of Keep Pearland Robin Lewis, Development Director communities through sustainable agriculture Association Liaison Beautiful is that Pearland will be the cleanest [email protected] that teaches residents to produce safe, healthy [email protected] and most beautiful city in Texas. and accessible food for all. They envision Purpose: To establish a foundation organized growing ‘Food Everywhere’ and seeding an John Cotter, Treasurer Major Projects: Plant Thyme Fall Luncheon, and operated exclusively for educational Urban Agricultural District that cultivates our [email protected] Cheers for Volunteers, Environmental Awards purposes, in which no part of the net earnings region’s food and supports local farmers to Dinner. Yard Wise Demonstration Garden, inures to the benefit of any member of the thrive despite economic, environmental, health Candy Bowman, Education Director Adopt A Spot, Community Greening. KPB Foundation. We promote and aid other creative and social challenges. [email protected] Education methods include: speaking to groups, activities which will serve the cultural welfare bringing environmental programs to schools, of the community, and offer performance Programs: The Emile Street Community Katrin McManis, Board Member, Special training teachers, sponsoring our annual facilities to amateur musical performers, choral Learning Farm is located in Houston’s 5th Ward Projects, [email protected] Environmental Fair and informing people about groups, orchestral groups and music students. at 711 Emile St, Houston. Last Organic Outpost Environmental responsibility. is also focusing efforts on the 5th Ward food Uma Rajendram, Board Member, Special Programs: KPFT (90.1FM) broadcasts radio desert with the following objectives: Projects, [email protected] Speakers Bureau: Speakers will come out and programs 24/7/365. As a part of the Pacifica 1. Outreach - Initiate the growth of Food give a presentation to your classroom or school Network, KPFT airs Democracy Now three Everywhere by building home gardens and Purpose: To educate and advocate for recycling group times daily; this program features the news of a neighborhood-wide orchard of fruit & in the Lake Houston area (and other issues as the day as well as special reports and interviews nut trees in homes and public spaces. appropriate). Non-profit 501c3, all volunteer Social Media: with leading environmental and political 2. Farming - Establish a local food economy organization. twitter.com/KPBPearland figures from around the globe. KPFT’s local by training farmers in non-conventional, www.facebook.com/keeppearlandbeautiful nightly news at 4PM. Eco-ology, Thresholds, but sustainable, environmentally sound Major Projects: Participation in Kleenwood, and Progressive Forum put a spotlight on the methods, establish community farms and Nature Fest, YMCA events, Kingwood Farmers environment and other topical issues. encourage farm and local food related Market, and other recycling events in the area. businesses in the Fifth Ward. We work with the City of Houston, Humble Volunteer Opportunities: Almost all 3. Education - Host community events where ISD and other governmental units to facilitate programmers at KPFT are volunteers. we teach residents about healthy nutrition, and educate about recycling. We hold public urban agriculture, and sustainability. meetings, publish Green Columns and recycling Speaker’s Bureau: KPFT’s Outreach brochures, host a “Where Can I Recycle” Committee, staffed mainly by volunteers, serves Volunteer Opportunities: farming at the farm, website and “hotline” and help local businesses in this capacity. Members of management are help organize outreach and plan our projects, “go green.” also available to speak when their schedules writers, web/software development, contacts, permit. research and more. Contact communications@ Speakers Bureau: Speakers available for lastorganicoutpost.com to find out about our community groups and schools, mostly on Publications: KPFT produces a folio from time meetings. recycling topics. Contact: Candy Bowman. to time. It includes a full listing of the programs provided by KPFT; lots of information is on the Publications: Visit our website to sign up for website. our newsletter.

50 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 51 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups League of Women Voters in the Living Paradigm CDC Living Planet Foundation Mayor’s Office of Sustainability Houston Area 210 W. 44th St. 9307 Angelas Meadows City of Houston, City Hall 4001N. Shepherd Dr., Suite 213 Houston, TX 77018 Houston, TX 77095 901 Bagby, 1st Floor Houston TX 77018 (832) 303-9208 (281) 345-0931 / (713) 876-5400 Houston, TX 77002 (713) 784-2923 www.livingparadigm.org www.livingplanetfoundation.org www.greenhoustontx.gov [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.lwvhouston.org Laura Spanjian, Sustainability Director Purpose: The mission of Living Paradigm is to Kusum Vyas, Founder/President (832) 393-0849; [email protected] Aimee Turnee, President empower people by creating home ownership of [email protected] [email protected] shelters erected from reclaimed materials. These Lisa Lin, Sustainability Manager dwellings will be environmentally responsible Purpose: Living Planet Foundation has (832) 393-0850; [email protected] Katie Molina, Natural Resource Chair and healthy places for those that inhabit them been founded to aid in the protection of and will contribute to the culture, vitality, and biological diversity and to promote ecological Purpose: To direct and coordinate projects and Purpose: To encourage the informed and active individuality of the community. sustainability and restoration. Our focus is on initiatives that improve air, land and participation of citizens in government, and to key issues that threaten the earth’s environment, water quality; and support and expand renew- influence public police through education and Living Paradigm addresses the social, economic population and habitat, and to bring awareness able energy, energy efficiency, green advocacy. Founded in 1920. and environmental basis of sustainable living to the devastating effects which humanity is buildings, recycling and waste diversion, alter- by building low-cost homes (under $50k), inflicting on our beautiful planet. native and clean transportation, electric vehicle Meetings: Four meetings per year, which are with volunteer or apprenticeship labor, using infrastructure, local food production and more free and open to the public. Meetings discuss materials that would otherwise go to the Programs: Sacred Planet - Living Planet livable and vibrant neighborhoods. various policy issues. Visit lwvhouston.org for landfill. Foundation is on the steering committee of upcoming meetings dates and events. the Green Pilgrimage Network (GPN) which Programs: Houston Green Office Challenge Programs: Living Paradigm has begun is integral to the long-term climate change (HGOC) and Energy Efficiency Incentive Volunteer Opportunities: Assist with Voters a homesteading program for affordable, commitments presented at Windsor in what Guide, voter registration, serve on committees, reclaimed materials housing. We also have a the United Nations described as “potentially Program; Better Buildings Challenge; Resi- online newsletter e-voter. For information, “Resource Rescue Co-op,” which is a team of the world’s largest civil society movement dential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP); email [email protected] volunteers that help obtain the materials needed on climate change.” The GPN initiative was SunShot Rooftop Solar Challenge and other to build the homes. conceived during “The Windsor Celebration” renewable energy initiatives; Houston Bike Publications: Monthly newsletter, voter guide held at Windsor Castle, UK in Nov. 2009. Here Share (B-Cycle) and other bike initiatives and before each election, voter keys every February. Major Events: Major events include tours nine major world faiths launched significant policies; Houston Drives Electric; City Gardens of reclaimed materials homes, construction commitments to environmental action. Living and Farmers Market initiative; Urban Grows; volunteer educational workshops, and Planet Foundation will coordinate greening and Go Healthy Houston; and the Carbon Disclo- deconstruction events. cleaning efforts in pilgrimage sites, shrines, sure Project. temples and cities across the globe. Consulting Volunteer Opportunities: Construction, Service - in areas of climate change, energy and Volunteer Opportunities: Lisa Lin: lisa.lin@ deconstruction, resource rescue co-op, grant environmental education. Gharial Conservation houstontx.gov writing, general administrative. - The Indian Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is one of the most endangered crocodilians in the Publications: GreenHoustonTx website and Speakers Bureau: Speakers available to world, with as few as 200 breeding adults left in HGOC newsletter discuss a variety of topics. Please call or visit the wild in Nepal and India. Zoos have become our website for further details. an apparent force in Gharial conservation Social Media: through education and awareness, and Facebook: GreenHoustonTx Publications: ReNews, a free e-mail newsletter fundraising and may prove to be an important Twitter: @GreenHoustonTx service. To sign up to receive this newsletter, genetic reservoir for the species. Currently, Instagram: @greenhoustontx please go to Living Planet Foundation is leading the efforts www.livingparadigm.org. for a Gharial exhibit at the Houston Zoo and at others in the UK and Europe.

Speakers and Volunteer Opportunities: Yes.

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Memorial Park Conservancy Mercer Botanic Gardens National Parks Conservation Native Plant Society of Texas: 7575 North Picnic Lane 22306 Aldine Westfield Road Association, Texas Gulf Coast Houston Chapter Houston, TX 77007 Humble, TX 77338 Chapter P. O. Box 131254 (713) 863-8403 (281) 443-8731 9654 C Katy Freeway, #252 Houston, TX 77219-1254 [email protected] [email protected] Houston, Texas 77055 www.npsot.org/wp/houston www.memorialparkconservancy.org Darrin Duling, Director 713-702-0767 www.facebook.com/pages/Native- http://www.npca.org/about-us/regional-offices/ Plant-Society-of-Texas-Houston- Shellye Arnold, Executive Director The Mercer Society, a 501(c)(3) organization texas/lone-star/ Chapter/108454152626553 [email protected]. supporting Mercer. [email protected] Victoria Herrin, Campaign Director, Texas Gulf Bruce Evans, President Suzanne Landau, Volunteer and Community www.themercersociety.org Coast 713-816-0063, Relations Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. Suzanne Chapman, Public Relations [email protected] Suzanna Dixon, Regional Director Ellen Strupp, Publicity & Outreach Purpose: The Memorial Park Conservancy [email protected] [email protected] is dedicated to the preservation of the native Purpose: To establish and maintain a versatile habitat of Memorial Park for future generations; botanical facility for Houston and the greater Purpose: The National Parks Conservation Purpose: The mission of The Native Plant to public use, enjoyment, and education in ac- Gulf Coast region, serving the general public, Association (NPCA) is an independent, Society of Texas (NPSOT) is to promote cordance with the conditions of the conveyance the horticulture industry, and the scientific nonpartisan voice working to address major research, conservation and utilization of native to the city by the Hogg family; and to on-going community. These 325 acres of East Texas threats facing the National Park System. NPCA plants and plant habitats of Texas through support of the Houston Parks Department. Piney Woods showcase the region’s largest was established in 1919, just three years after education, outreach and example. collection of native and cultivated plants. the National Park Service. Stephen Mather, Major Events: “4 the Park” Fun Run, Golf the first director of the Park Service, was one Meetings: 7:00 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m., Tournament, Green Gala. Programs: Offered throughout the year and of our founders. He felt very strongly that the the 3rd Thurs. of each month, Nov. Social & focus on gardening and plant related topics national parks would need an independent Seed & Plant Swap, Dec. holiday dinner, Jan. Volunteer Opportunities: Corporate, school Eagle Scout project site. Guided Scavenger voice—outside the political system—to ensure propagation workshop. Spring & Fall field trips. group and individuals; ongoing Bridge Club, Hunts for students. these places remained unimpaired for future trail maintenance, conservation and administra- generations. Programs: Speakers present topics such as tive. Major Events: Lunch Bunch Wednesday Talks: landscaping with natives, trees, and butterfly & Join fellow gardeners the 2nd Wednesday of Programs: Locally, the NPCA is working habitat gardening. Speakers Bureau: Yes. each month to hear expert speakers give talks to develop the proposed Lone Star Coastal on a variety of topics. Lunch is provided for National Recreation Area. The Lone Star Major Events: The Wildscapes Workshop Publications: Happenings in the Park. a fee; March Mart Plant Sale: 4th Friday and Coastal National Recreation Area would include is our largest annual event, usually held in Saturday in March. Garden Party and Auction: sites spanning four coastal counties: Matagorda, September, and is open to anyone interested 1st Saturday in May. Summer Symposium: Brazoria, Galveston, and Chambers. This in learning. The program includes lectures, Renowned speakers enlighten attendees on how region boasts natural areas, outdoor recreation workshops, field trips, a native plant sale, and to create their own backyard paradise. Register opportunities, and historical sites. The proposed vendor and educational exhibits. Check our early!; Garden Faire: Two full days of fall area would be built around a core of existing website for more details. festival events with vendors. Food vendors and sites through coordinated management by ‘Kid’s Korner’ activities; Garden Tours: Check public, private, and nonprofit landowners. A Volunteer Opportunities: Native Plant the web for info on Coach Tours to Gardens National Recreation Area for the Upper Texas rescues, invasive plant removal, Native Plant throughout Texas. Coast would include only those public and Demonstration Garden workdays (monthly), private land owners who voluntarily chose to school wildlife habitat programs, cooperative Volunteer Opportunities: Expand your participate. efforts with other non-profits and government horticulture knowledge and make new friends entities. Display Booth. while volunteering in the Gardens and the Volunteer Opportunities & Speakers greenhouse. Other volunteer opportunities Bureau: Contact Victoria Herrin Speakers Bureau: Contact Linda Knowles. include working with children and guiding tours. Publications: Quarterly State newsletter; local quarterly newsletter.

54 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 55 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Native Prairies Association of The Nature Conservancy Nature Discovery Center Outdoor Nature Club Texas 1800 Augusta, Suite 240 7112 Newcastle PO Box 1014 415 N. Guadalupe St. PMB 385 Houston, TX 77057-3278 Bellaire, TX 77401 Bellaire, TX 77402-1014 San Marcos, TX 78666 (713) 524-6459 (713) 667-6550 www.OutdoorNatureClub.org (512) 772-4741 (888) 203-5400 [email protected] www.texasprairie.org www.nature.org/texas www.naturediscoverycenter.org Nina Rach, President [email protected] [email protected] Laura Huffman, State Director Henry Owen, Executive Director (281) 358-5407 Kirsti Harms, President, NPAT [email protected] [email protected] Houston office information: Margret Simmons, Membership Vice President, Sarah Atwood, Associate Director of Anne Eisner, Program Coordinator (713) 776-2511 Pat Merkord, Executive Director, NPAT Philanthropy, [email protected] [email protected] Member1@ outdoornatureclub.org [email protected] Jorge Brenner, Associate Director of Marine Purpose: To ignite life-long curiosity, Purpose: To cooperate in the enjoyment and NPAT Houston Chapter Science, [email protected] understanding, and respect for nature through study of nature; to further conservation of natu- http://prairiepartner.org/group/hnpat education. ral resources and foster interest in them, and to [email protected] Adriane Arnold, Volunteer Coordinator work toward the establishment and maintenance [email protected] Programs: Year –round classes and camps of natural sanctuaries and preserves. Purpose: The Native Prairies Association for 3 – 10 year olds; on and off-site programs of Texas (NPAT) is a non-profit membership Purpose: The mission of The Nature for schools: field trips, science exhibit loans, Meetings: Second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., organization and land trust dedicated to the Conservancy is to conserve the lands and water teacher professional development; in-class Sept.- May at Bayland Community Center, conservation, restoration, and appreciation of on which all life depends. With operations in all live animal presentations; in-class, hands-on 6400 Bissonnet. native prairies, savannas, and other grasslands 50 states and 35 countries, and a staff of 3700 Science on the Go! Lesson for 3rd-5th graders; in Texas. NPAT protects over 2000 acres of including 600 scientists, we are the world’s scout advancement programs and birthday party Groups: native Texas grassland, including over 100 acres largest non-profit conservation organization. live animal programs. For adults: migration Botany/Entomology has the materials and of endangered/threatened tall grass prairie. In Since 1964, TNC in Texas has been protecting season guided birding walks and spring coastal expertise to share the wonders of plants and 2010, NPAT started its first local chapter in our state’s natural landscapes. In Texas, TNC birding bus trip; monthly lecture series; first insects. Group members study native plants and Houston to allow members in the metro area owns 38 preserves and conservation properties Wednesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. insects of east Texas and the upper Texas coast. to meet and discuss local and regional projects and has protected almost 880,000 acres, Children’s Activities: Discovery Rooms, Nature and raise awareness for the organization in the including 250,000 acres of coastal land alone. Story Time, pre-school and elementary classes ONC/Ornithology Group members are inter- Texas Gulf Coast region. & camps, Scout programs, birthday party ested in birds. Some members focus on bird Publications: Electronic state newsletter, programs. identification and listing, some enjoy study- Programs: Presentations for landowners bimonthly national magazine. ing bird behavior and habitat, some just enjoy about land conservation methods in Texas; Major Events: Home Tour/Spring Fling watching birds. Educational presentations and field trips Major Event: Annual gala. (Spring), Earth Day (Apr), Pumpkin Patch designed for children and adults; land (Oct); Twilight in the Park (Nov.); Holiday Major Events: Monthly field trip; monthly restoration education and support; development Speakers Bureau & Children’s Activities: Market (Dec). subgroup meetings and field trips. Monthly of regional land restoration guides; performed Call the Houston office. open house with camping at the 650-acre Little a 95 county survey locating remnant native Volunteer Opportunities: Special events; Thicket Nature Sanctuary near Evergreen, prairies in Texas. Volunteer Opportunities: TNC has several field trip docents; animal care; gardening; help Texas. preserves within an hour of Houston. These with art and craft projects, camp counselors, Publications: Quarterly newsletter, Texas preserves have ongoing needs for habitat Discovery Room docents. Children’s Activities: Birding field trips. Prairie News; periodic e-mail updates. Back management, trail maintenance, light carpentry, issues are available at www.texasprairie.org. cleanups, etc. Many activities are appropriate Speakers Bureau: Yes. Publications: Newsletter, Nature Notes; for families and groups. Indoor tasks might ornithology group newsletter, The Spoonbill; Meeting Times: 4th Wednesday of each month include organizing, painting, and clerical work. yearbook with activity calendar. except November and December; Bayland In the Houston office, volunteers help with Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, special events, fundraising, outreach, marine TX 77074. science research, and clerical tasks.

56 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 57 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Preservation Houston The Progressive Forum Archive Recipe For Success 4600 Gulf Freeway 3272 Westheimer, Suite 2 P.O. Box 1722 4400 Yupon St, Houston, TX 77023 Houston, TX 77098-1008 Bellaire, TX 77402 Houston, TX 77006 (713) 522-6363 (713) 510-3990 (713) 664-0020 (713) 520-0443 www.ppgulfcoast.org www.preservationhouston.org [email protected] http://recipe4success.org/ [email protected] www.museumofhouston.org www.progressiveforumhouston.org Gracie Cavnar - Founder and CEO www.houstondeco.org [email protected] Melaney Linton, President and CEO [email protected] Randall Morton, President (713) 522-6240 (713) 664-0020 Molly Kaminski - Chief Operations Officer David Bush;AActing Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] Rochelle Tafolla, VP Communications and [email protected] Marketing / Media/Press Purpose: Civic speaker organization dedicated Purpose: Recipe for Success Foundation was (713) 831-6573 Courtney Tardy; Director, to enriching our democracy and culture by pre- launched in 2005 by Gracie & Bob Cavnar to [email protected] Historic Neighborhood Resources senting the great minds it believes are advanc- lead the way in hands-on nutrition education [email protected] ing the success of the individual, our species, aimed at preventing childhood obesity and en- Meryl Cohen, VP Education and life on the planet. couraging long term health. In just a few years, (713) 831-6557 Jim Parsons; Director of Special Projects it has grown to the largest outreach of its kind [email protected]. [email protected] The speaker series ran from 2005 to 2014. in the nation, empowering over 4,000 chil- dren each and every month with its signature The website is being maintained as an archive Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education™ and other Purpose: To ensure the right and ability of all Purpose: To promote the preservation and of the series. Pages for each of the speakers are initiatives to change the way they understand, individuals to manage their sexual and repro- appreciation of Houston’s architectural and available and provide engaging videos, news appreciate and eat their food. ductive health by providing health services, cultural historic resources through advocacy, updates, and suggested reading lists for students education, and advocacy. Founded in 1936. education, and committed action; thereby creat- and seekers from some of today’s greatest Major Events: Dress for Dinner, We’re Cook- ing economic value and developing a stronger minds. ing Now! A Gala in Small Bites Programs: Teen and Family/Community sense of community. Blue Plate Special Cafe Harvest Market & Education on sexuality and relationships. HIV Programs: Environmentally related speakers Awards Lunch, Open Kitchens Tour. education and medical services: affordable, pre- Regular Meetings: Walking tours, second have included Lester Brown, Richard Dawkins, ventive reproductive health services provided at Sunday of each month. Jared Diamond, Sylvia Earle, Tim Flannery, Volunteer Opportunities: RFS has dozens of 10 health centers in Houston and SE Texas; call Jane Goodall, Al Gore, James Hansen, Robert opportunities for you to lend a hand in our fight (800) 230-PLAN or visit Programs: Preservation advocacy, Historic F. Kennedy, Jr., Richard Leaky, Bill McKib- against childhood obesity whether you have an www.ppgulfcoast.org. Neighborhoods Council, Realtor programs, ben, Nancy Pelosi, T. Boone Pickens, Michael hour, a day or want to perform a regular job. heritage education program, heritage tourism Pollan, Robert Redford, Eric Schlosser, Alice Register online. Major Events: Luncheon to commemorate the promotion, Museum of Houston digital archive Waters, and Edward O. Wilson. Roe vs. Wade decision, January. and online museum. Publications: Website and newsletter.

Volunteer Opportunities: Assistance is needed Major Events: Good Brick Awards, Jan./Feb.; in health centers, administration, school pro- National Preservation Month Luncheon, May. grams, and public affairs. Contact Anitra Dan- iel, Director of Volunteers at (713) 831-6522 or Volunteer Opportunities: Tour docents and [email protected]. ticket sellers. Research and photography of buildings. Speakers Bureau: (713) 522-6240 or www.ppgulfcoast.org. Speaker’s Bureau: Contact Ramona Davis.

Publications: E-newsletter. Formerly Greater Houston Preservation Alliance.

58 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 59 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Rice Design Alliance SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc. SCENIC HOUSTON The Shell Center for Rice University Affiliate of Scenic Texas & Scenic America. A Chapter of Scenic Texas, Inc. Sustainability at Rice 6100 Main Street 20 Colony Park Circle 3015 Richmond Ave., Suite 220 University Anderson Hall, Room 149 Galveston, TX 77551 Houston, TX 77098 6100 Main St. Houston, TX 77005 (979) 234-2096 or (409) 789-4996 (713) 629-0481 Houston, Texas 77005-1827 (713) 348-4876 www.scenicgalveston.org www.scenichouston.org www.shellcenter.rice.edu [email protected] www.ricedesignalliance.org Evangeline Loessin Whorton, Anne Culver, President Dr. John B. Anderson, Academic Director Founder and Chairman [email protected] 713-348-4884 Linda Sylvan, Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] (713) 348-3288 Holly Eaton, Program Director and Events Lillibeth André, Associate Director [email protected] Networking Guild - “Friends of the Preserve” Coordinator Operations, Administration & Public Relations Site partner GCBO 713-348-2796 Mary Beth Woiccak, Purpose: Scenic Houston works to eliminate [email protected] Assistant Director, Programs Purpose: A volunteer membership service visual blight because all Houstonians are en- (713) 348-5583 organization dedicated to creating land trusts of titled to a green, uncluttered, visually appealing Purpose: The Shell Center for Sustainability’s [email protected] scenic habitat conservation preserves currently city. Scenic Houston promotes sign control, mission is to foster an interdisciplinary program at 6,000 acres. Includes permanent protec- billboard reduction, freeway landscaping, sce- of research, outreach, and education to address Allyn West, tion and restoration of the 1,058-acre John M. nic byway development, and enhanced design actions that can be taken to ensure the sus- Assistant Director, Communications O’Quinn I-45 Scenic Estuarial Corridor, the standards for public projects. Our success tainable development of communities’ living (713) 348-5668 natural marsh gateway to Galveston; the con- improves the quality of life for all Houstonians. standards, interpreted broadly, to encompass [email protected] tiguous 1,840 acres of native coastal prairie and all factors affecting the overall quality of life. wetland habitat on the Virginia Point Peninsula Major Events: Scenic Visionary Awards Din- In our Vision for 2015, the Shell Center for Purpose: Dedicated to the advancement of ar- Preserve, and 3,000+ acres as stewards of con- ner, October. Sustainability is the regional expert in Gulf chitecture, urban design, and the built environ- servation easement prairies/wetlands on north Coast sustainable development by fostering ment in the Houston region through educational West Galveston Bay. SG provides archeological Volunteer Opportunities: Young Friends Ini- academic research, outreach and education programs, the publication of Cite, and active protection of National Register Pending 1860 tiatives, Scenic Action network, assisting with initiatives in interdisciplinary partnerships and programs to initiate physical improvements. By Fort Hebert, the naval origination of the “Battle special events, outreach. Contact the office for through collaborations that extend outreach sponsoring lectures, seminars, symposia, exhib- of Galveston” and 6 other important historical more information. from the Florida Keys to the Yucatan Peninsula its, and tours, RDA seeks to involve the public. sites on VPPP. with strong focus in the Houston and Galveston Publications: Scenic Views e-newsletter, Region. Volunteer Opportunities: Docents needed for Major Events/Volunteer Opportunities: legislative alerts as needed, brochures, articles, house tour, gala, and other events. Partnership cleaning events, April and Septem- blog. Programs: The Center supports faculty ber, with GLO in Adopt-A-Beach/Estuary and research on critical matters such as understand- Publications: Cite: The Architecture + Design Rivers, Bays N’ Bayous March Trash Bash, ing ozone formation; the impact of invasive Review of Houston, published quarterly, Ephem- along with volunteer day maintenance, coastal species on biodiversity. We foster awareness eral City: Cite Looks at Houston (2003, UT erosion projects, prairie and Galveston Bay of sustainability issues among our students by Press). shoreline plantings, controlled burns, herbicid- providing unusual opportunities to learn about ing, oyster work, participating in bird surveys, how diverse elements of society may contribute including Great Texas Bird Classic, Christmas to the sustainability of our planet. Bird Count, with other outings and registration at Reitan Point in the preserve. Events:Land Use Conference, Research, Out- reach, Presentations, Reports and Publications. Birders, fishers, paddlers, kayakers, research- ers, and other visitors are welcome every day Publications: Annual Report, Quality of Life for non-intrusive public uses. Vehicles, hunting, Atlas, both published yearly. dumping and fireworks are not permitted. Speakers: Yes - Video presentations available online.

60 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 61 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Sierra Club Houston Regional SPARK School Park Program Student Conservation Surfrider Foundation, Group P.O. Box 1562 Association Texas Upper Coast Chapter P.O. Box 3021 Houston, TX 77251 3015 Richmond, Suite 290 P.O. Box 563 Houston, TX 77253-3021 Phone: (832) 393-0911 Houston, TX 77098 Liberty, TX 77575 www.sierraclub.org/texas/houston www.sparkpark.org (713) 520-1835 www.txuppercoast.surfrider.org www.thesca.org Facebook:www.facebook.com/pages/Sur- Art Browning, Executive Committee Chair, Kathleen Ownby, Executive Director frider-Foundation-Texas-Upper-Coast-Chap- [email protected] (832) 393-0911 SCA National Office ter/136098459796578 Evelyn L. Merz, Conservation Chair, [email protected] 4245 N Fairfax Dr, Ste 825 [email protected] Arlington, VA 22203 Ellis Pickett, Chairman Carol Woronow, Bayou Banner and Newsletter Diane Cannon, Assistant Director (703) 524-2441 (713) 906-3940 Editor, [email protected] (832) 393-0910 [email protected] Melanie Oldham Air Quality [email protected] Ted Miller, Houston Program Coordinator [email protected] (412) 325-1851 Ext. 3024 Panela Walters, Volunteer Coordinator Brandt Mannchen, Forestry and Big Thicket Purpose: The SPARK School Program works [email protected] [email protected] with schools and neighborhoods to develop Media/Press/Speakers Bureau: Ellis Pickett community parks on public school grounds. In Purpose: To build the next generation of Purpose: To explore, enjoy, and protect the the past 30 years, SPARK has built over 200+ conservation leaders and inspire stewardship of Purpose: To preserve and protect the Texas wild places of the earth; to practice and promote community parks throughout the Houston/ our environment and communities by engaging coast and it’s recreational resources. To defend the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems Harris County area. Each park is unique, with young people in hands-on service to the land. the Texas Open Beaches Act. Our issues are and resources; to educate and enlist humanity its design based on ideas and needs of the water quality, beach access, erosion, and coastal to protect and restore the quality of the natural school and surrounding neighborhoods. While Programs: A year-round volunteer program and development. Our goal is to stand on the beach and human environment; and to use all lawful all of the parks are different, a typical park a paid summer job opportunity for high school 30 years from now and be able to say, “We means to carry out these objectives. consists of modular playground equipment, a students, each featuring hands-on outdoor ser- made the right decisions.” We were founded in walking trail, benches, picnic tables, trees, an vice learning, camping and outdoor recreation. 1999. Meetings: Second Thurs., 7:30 p.m., St. Ste- outdoor classroom, and a public art component. Additional paid and volunteer programs all over phen’s Episcopal Church, 1805 West Alabama SPARK Parks are available for public use the country for students and adults. Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month in Hous- at Woodhead. OPEN TO PUBLIC. during non-school hours and on weekends. ton. Major Events: Martin Luther King Day and Major Events: Trips, workshops, outings, and Programs: SPARK has built 200+ community Earth Day. Programs: Respect the Beach - education classes; Yard Sale, spring; Annual Auction, at parks in twelve different school districts program for schools; Blue Water Task Force December meeting. throughout the Houston area. Each park is Volunteer Opportunities: SCA offers local - beach water testing; Rise Above Plastics - re- designed based on ideas and needs of the school and national, paid and volunteer opportuni- duce plastic pollution; Ocean Friendly Gardens Recreational Outings: Open to members and and surrounding neighborhoods. While all of ties for ages 15 and up, in over 50 disciplines. - reduce urban runoff. non-members. See listing on website. the parks are different, a typical park consists These include paid Summer Community Crews, of modular playground equipment, a walking volunteer School Year Crews, Conservation Children’s Activities: Science and education Children’s Activities: Inner City Outings pro- trail, benches, picnic tables, trees, an outdoor and Education Corps and Internships all over projects, beach activities, surf lessons. gram. Contact Lorraine Gibson at raineygib@ classroom, and a public art component. the country. See our website for more details or aol.com. contact Julie Mintzer. Volunteer Opportunities: beach cleanups, Publications: SPARK Art calendar public education programs, water testing, fund- Volunteer Opportunities: Issues include raising, government relations, public relations, water & air quality, watershed, sustainability, and advertising. energy, forestry, and parks & wildlife; Political Committee endorsements; legislative issues and Publications: “Making Waves” - national letter writing; trail maintenance on Lone Star publication (monthly publication also available Hiking Trail; training for leading outings. on the web) Beachapedia - internet resource beachapedia.org/Main_P Publications: Bayou Banner, monthly (call for free copy or print PDF version from website).

62 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 63 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Texans for Clean Water Texans Together Texas Association of Texas Campaign for the 1901 Lexington St. 4001 North Shepherd Drive, Environmental Professionals Environment Houston, TX 77098 Houston, Texas 77018 5090 Richmond Avenue, #432 3100 Richmond Avenue, Suite 290 (281) 783-9015 www.texanstogether.org Houston, TX 77056 Houston, TX 77098 www.texansforcleanwater.com (713) 782-8833 www.taep.org (713) 337-4192 [email protected] [email protected] www.texasenvironment.org Charhonda Cox, Executive Director Purpose: Texans for Clean Water is a coalition [email protected] Jim Dobberstine, President Robin Schneider, Executive Director of business leaders and citizens who are com- [email protected] [email protected] mitted to protecting the waterways. Through Frank Garcia, Program Director education, prevention and collaboration, we can [email protected] Jayson Hudson, Secretary Melanie Scruggs, Program Director eliminate floatable litter: including drink con- [email protected] [email protected] tainers, polystyrene to-go containers and plastic Eva Calvillo, Coordinator bags, from Texas waterways. In doing so, we [email protected] Ed Fiesinger, Treasurer Nicholas Borjas, Staff Director will generate economic prosperity and improve [email protected] [email protected] water quality for all Texans and Texas wildlife. Prupose: Our organization specializes in civic engagement of historically disengaged citizens Purpose: The Texas Association of Environ- Purpose: Non-partisan, non-profit citizens’ Programs: Speakers are available to talk about and under served communities. Texans Together mental Professionals (TAEP), incorporated in organization dedicated to informing and mo- strategies to improve water quality by reduc- works alongside residents all over the Greater 1988, is the premier organization for environ- bilizing Texans to protect the quality of their ing, discarding, and appropriate alternatives to: Houston Area to help them develop essential mental professionals in the State of Texas. With lives, their health, their communities and the plastic bags, polystyrene to go containers, and civic skills, learn the value of organizing in 300+ local members and a subchapter in Austin, environment. other AWAY FROM HOME packaging. Texans their communities, and promote civic engage- TAEP focuses on the advancement of the envi- for Clean water also works to support municipal ment in their communities. We believe that ronmental profession and providing a forum to Programs: Advocates for local, state and and statewide legislation to prevent land based people become civically engaged to improve discuss environmental issues. national policies that hold manufacturers litter from becominhg marine debris. their communities and lives when they work to responsible for recycling the toxic products they address issues that are personally important to Meetings: Monthly luncheons on the 3rd create (such as electronic waste or “e-waste”); Speakers: Contact them, learn concrete skills that allow them to Thursday at Brady’s Landing. works to strengthen environmental and health [email protected] or address these issues, and see measurable results standards for Texas landfills; educates residents [email protected] from their efforts. Programs: Chuck Glore Memorial Scholar- and builds grassroots support through a year- ship program. In 2011, TAEP awarded a total round neighborhood canvassing program; and Volunteers Opportunities: Needs ebb and Programs: Empowering Houston Leaders, of $10,000 to students at 5 different schools. works toward recycling for all Houstonians. flow. If you would like to be put on a list to be Apartments Are Communities, and San Jacinto Annually support Texas Envirothon and the contacted as volunteer needs arise, please email River Coalition Science and Engineering Fair of Houston. Job Opportunities: Full and part-time paid [email protected] Young Environmental Professionals (YEP) is a Community Organizer positions available year Volunteer Opportunities: Apply online networking opportunity for young people new round. to the profession. Speakers Bureau: Not applicable. Volunteer Opportunities: Call Melanie Major Events: Annual Environmental Chal- Scruggs. lenges and Innovations Conference (ECIC): Gulf Coast (Oct); Winter Holiday Social; An- Publications: Annual report and regular email nual Regulatory Update (Jul.). action alerts to TCE members. Visit the website www.texasenvironment.org to view past reports Volunteer Opportunities: Conference and and join as a member. other event planning committees; TAEP Board of Directors.

Publications: ECIC conference proceedings with abstracts.

64 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 65 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Texas Coastal Partners Texas Coastal Watershed Texas League of Conservation Texas Master Naturalists Coastal Office Program Voters Educational Fund Heartwood Chapter P.O. Box 70181 1250 Bay Area Blvd., Suite C 815 Brazos Street, Suite 710 P.O. Box 9611 Houston, TX 77270-0181 Houston, TX 77058 Austin, TX 78701 The Woodlands, TX 77387-9611 [email protected] (281) 218-0570 (512) 477-6555/ Fax: (512) 477-6555 (936) 273-2261 (Messages only) www.texascoastalpartners.org http://tcwp.tamu.edu www.tlcvef.org www.heartwoodtmn.org

Sally Davenport, Chair Dr. John Jacob, Team Leader/Professor Elizabeth Doyel, Executive Director Teri MacArthur, President [email protected] [email protected] (281) 381-3281 Linda Shead, Programs Chair [email protected] Rhonda Meyer, Accountant/Administrative Purpose: The Texas League of Conservation Purpose: To promote, preserve, and enhance Coordinator, [email protected] Voters Educational Fund is a not-for-profit Email ideas for newsletter content to the natural resources of the Texas coast, for 501(c)(3) organization that educates Texans [email protected]. their intrinsic value and benefit to humankind, Marissa Sipocz, Urban Wetlands Program Team on and advocates for clean air, clean water, through a public education and community- Leader, [email protected] renewable energy and the protection of parks, Purpose: To create a proactive resource of based consensus approach. open spaces, and wildlife habitat. The Texas diverse individuals promoting environmental Charriss York, Stormwater Projects Coordinator League of Conservation Voters Educational stewardship through outreach, education and Programs: (a) Serve as a voice on coastal [email protected] Fund also works to empower the citizens of volunteer service benefiting the residents in policy development processes; (b) participate Texas to become civically engaged and have a and around Montgomery and Walker Counties. in coastal watershed protection efforts; and (c) Steve Mikulencak, Highland Bayou Program voice in how the decisions on environmental Founded December 2004. facilitate land conservation and land acquisition Coordinator, [email protected] policy which affect their lives are made. efforts. Meetings: First Wed. of month except Dec. in Mary Carol Edwards, Stormwater Wetland Programs: Classroom Building at WG Jones State Forest, Publications: Website. Program Coordinator, [email protected] • Non-Partisan Voter Participation: The 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, TX. Texas League of Conservation Voters Purpose: To provide education and outreach to Educational Fund works independently Programs: Incorporate the theme of sustainable local governments and citizens on the impacts and in strategic partnership with civic practices into the educational process, with of land use on watershed health and water organizations to register voters in Texas in emphasis on the beneficial management of quality. areas with low voter registration numbers. resources and natural ecological processes. • Hispanic Engagement: The Texas League Major Events: Workshops, Seminars, of Conservation Voters Educational Fund Major Events: Annual Primary Training Conferences, Courses and Classes. is committed to engaging Hispanics in Classes for those who wish to become Master Texas on issues of conservation. Naturalists. Volunteer Opportunities: Restoration Projects, • Conservation Ballot Measures: TLCV-EF Conservation Projects, Landscape Installation supports citizen referendum involving Volunteer Opportunities: Waterway and Projects and Wetland Workdays. public spaces, parks, and public nature trail cleanups, removing invasive transportation. species, variety of monitoring activities for Publications: • SOAH Sunset Review: The Texas League waterways, plants, insects and invasive species, Can Houston Feed Itself? of Conservation Voters Educational Fund workshops and public speaking engagements. Stormwater Wetlands together with the Alliance for a Clean Continuous Educational Trainings for adults Is Denser Greener? Texas (ACT) will be engaging in 2014 and and youth, primarily forest-based. The Resilient Coast 2015 in a statewide educational campaign Urban Parks around Sunset review of the State Office of Speaker’s Bureau: Yes, contact Teri Choices for Growth Administrative Hearings (SOAH). MacArthur. Texas Coastal Wetland Guidebook 5 Tips for Organic Lawn Care WaterSmart Landscaping Living Shorelines

66 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 67 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Texas Southern University, Texas Wildlife Association Transition Houston Trees For Houston Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland 3660 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 126 www.transitionhouston.org P. O. Box 270477 School of Public Affairs San Antonio, TX 78247 [email protected] Houston, TX 77277 3100 Cleburn www.texas-wildlife.org [email protected] (713) 840-8733 Houston, TX 77004 (210) 826-2904 [email protected] (713) 313-7011 (800) 839-9453 Purpose: Transition Houston is responding www.treesforhouston.org [email protected] to the threats of peak oil, climate change, and www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges_schools/ Purpose: Serving Texas wildlife and its habitat, economic crises by promoting the development Barry Ward, Executive Director publicaffairs/default.php while protecting property rights, hunting of community resilience (the ability to bounce [email protected] heritage, and the conservation efforts of those back from shocks). We encourage a positive Robert Bullard, PhD, [email protected], who value and steward wildlife resources. response to these challenges, in the belief that Jessica Keener , Development Director (713) 313-6849 a more resilient community is also a happier [email protected] History: The Texas Wildlife Association community: connected, creative, and focused Glenn S. Johnson, PhD, [email protected], was formed in 1985 by a group of ranchers, on things that really matter. Katherine Bravo, Marketing and Volunteer (713) 313-4845 wildlife managers and hunters dedicated to the Director conservation, management, and enhancement About Us: We are an official Transition [email protected] Denae King, PhD, [email protected], of wildlife and wildlife habitat on private lands. Initiative of the burgeoning Transition (713) 313-4804 Texas is 95 percent private land, and over two- movement, #40 of the 100+ official Transition Purpose: To plant, protect and promote trees in thirds of the United States is privately owned. Initiatives in the U.S. The movement has spread the greater Houston region. Purpose: The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland Texas hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers and world-wide with hundreds of initiatives in the School of Public Affairs has a reputation as conservationists recognized the necessity of few short years since the first Transition Town Programs: Tree Planting; Trees for Schools; a comprehensive center for sound academic working cooperatively with private landowners began in 2005. Transition Houston is a hub Urban Forest Tree Keeper classes in September research. Scholars focus on a broad range of on wildlife, habitat and conservation issues. for the Houston region, providing support and (adult). Tribute Trees and Tree Giveaways. topics, including voting behavior, American connection to a number of local initiatives. foreign policy and international relations, Programs: Conservation Legacy (Youth and Major Events: Arbor Day Awards, Jan.; Root political communication, criminal justice Adult Education), Hunting Heritage (Texas Volunteer Opportunities: We frequently Ball, April; Annual Meeting, May, Sporting attitudes and behavior, police violence, Youth Hunting Program and Texas Big Game have hands-on projects to create practical Clays Tournament, October. environmental justice, race and crime, race Awards), and Issues and Advocacy. manifestations of resiliency, such as and governance, policy studies, leadership, Permablitzes, where a yard is transformed using Children’s Activities: School presentations for E-government, homeland security, urban Publications: Texas Wildlife magazine, Critter Permaculture principles into a food garden with third and fourth grades. transportation, housing and community Connections magazine, Critters of Texas Pocket other elements of self-sufficiency. development, Diaspora studies, environmental Guides Volunteer Opportunities: Tree planting; taking planning, economic development and the fiscal Meetings: Transition Houston usually meets on educational programs into Houston schools; responsibility of urban governments. Education Programs: Conservation Legacy the first Tuesday of each month. Please check special projects. Check online for information about degrees Programs empower and educate Texans with our websites to confirm the meeting date, time offered at the graduate and undergraduate knowledge of fundamental, science-based and location. Publications: Monthly TreE-mail (online levels. ecological principles, foster a connection to the newsletter); quarterly newsletter, Annual land, and facilitate natural resources literacy by Report; Root Ball 2013: Club Coco - March 21, Programs: Research, Policy Advocacy, creating tangible relationships with the outdoors 2013, and the Website, Campus Sustainability Initiatives, Educational through our Learning Across New Dimensions www.treesforhouston.org. Seminars, Lectures, and Workshops in Science (L.A.N.D.S.) Youth

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer and Stewardship Initiative. All programs are student internships; study abroad TEKS-aligned, inquiry-based, and interactive. The majority of programs are offered at no cost to educators across the state. Please visit www.texas-wildlife.org/program-areas/ category/conservation-legacy/ for more information about additional programs.

68 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 69 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups The Trust for Public Land TWRC Wildlife Center University of Houston: Office of Urban Harvest Central: 2579 Western Trails Blvd., Suite 130 10801 Hammerly Blvd, Suite 200 Sustainability 2311 Canal, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78745 Houston, TX 77043 4810 Calhoun Road Houston, TX 77003 (415) 269-4231 (713) 468-TWRC (8972) Welcome Center Garage, Suite 151 (713) 880-5540 www.tpl.org www.twrcwildlifecenter.org Houston, TX 77204 [email protected] 832-842-9051 www.urbanharvest.org Scott Parker, State Director Roslyn Even, Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.uh.edu/sustainability Sandra Wicoff, Executive Director Ext. 1013 Coastal TX: PO Box 4285 Liz Compton, Rehab Coordinator Sarah Kelly, Sustainability Program Manager [email protected] Lake Jackson, TX 77566 [email protected] [email protected] (979) 299-8431 Libby Kennedy, Director of Development, Mike Lange, Sr Project Mgr, Coastal TX Liz Behseresht, Education Coordinator Purpose: The University of Houston Office Ext. 1021 [email protected] [email protected] of Sustainability serves as the hub for campus [email protected] sustainability efforts. Engaging the campus and N. TX: 2902 Floyd Street Purpose: TWRC is a wildlife emergency, community, the office fosters collaboration and Purpose: Urban Harvest is a nonprofit orga- Dallas, TX 75204 rehabilitative care and education facility educates individuals about social, economic nization that uses fruit, vegetable and habitat (469) 615-5448 operated by volunteers and part-time staff. We and environmental factors that impact today’s gardens to improve quality of life in the greater Robert Kent, N. TX Area Director are is open to the public 7 days a week to accept society and generations to come. On-campus Houston area. [email protected] injured, orphaned, or ill wildlife for care. sustainability initiatives include academic programs and research, educational events, Programs: Organic Gardening Classes; Farm- Sally Campbell Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers 15 the campus community garden, single-stream ers’ Markets; School and Youth Gardening Envision Central Texas or older are needed to assist with the daily recycling, water bottle refill stations, renewable Program; Community Gardens Program. (512) 916-6037 operations of the Center. Duties include: energy use, sustainable transportation, green [email protected] answering the hotline, caring for the education building and more. Urban Harvest has several markets throughout animals, helping with admissions (for 18 and the week and on weekends. Please check our Purpose: The Trust for Public Land conserves older), office chores, data entry, and general Programs: Sustainability Task Force, website for more information. land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens Center maintenance. Baby Bird Program Sustainability Meetups, Student Sustainability and other natural places, ensuring livable operates from May through August. Squirrel Team and Campus Community Garden Major Events: Harvest Celebration, Fruit Tree communities for generations to come. Program operates February through April and Sale. August through October. See website for age Events: Cleanup Day, Sustainability Fest, Programs: Conservation Vision requirements and details. Bike to UH Day, Electronics Recycling Drive, Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities (“Greenprints”); Conservation Finance (public RecycleMania and Earth Week, include assisting with the farmers’ market, funding); Conservation Transactions (easement Education Center: Our summer Wildlife Volunteer opportunities: Gardening, Campus classes, outreach, garden construction, member- and fee acquisitions); Texas Water Protection Camps and Saturday Workshops for children and community events, Cleanup events ship mailings, and community garden events. and Parks Intiative; ParkScore; Parks for (7-15 years) focus on wildlife through games, People. TPL is active in the Dallas/Fort Worth, activities, service projects, interactive learning Publications: Blog: uhsustain.wordpress.com, Publications: quarterly newsletter Growing Houston/Galveston and Austin/San Antonio experiences, and hands-on with animals. The Sustainable Coog Newsletter: www.uh.edu/ Season; Book: Year Round Vegetables, Fruits regions. Programs include Fur, Feathers & Scales, Team sustainablecoog, and Flowers for Metro Houston by Bob Ran- Green, The Babble on Birds, and The Rattle dall, Ph.D. Major Events: Earth Day Dallas. on Reptiles. A Day in Harmony with Wildlife, Follow on Facebook and Twitter: @UHSustain festivals, school visits, scout programs and Publications: Land & People, a semi-annual other community outreach programs spread national magazine; The Trust for Public Land wildlife awareness. - Texas, a state newsletter; TPL Near You, an electronic newsletter.

70 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 71 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups U.S. Green Building Council Vegan for Life White Oak Bayou Association Wildlife Center of Texas Texas Chapter - Texas Gulf 4626 Redstart St. P.O. Box 920510 7007 Katy Road Coast Region Houston, TX 77035 Houston, TX 77292-0510 Houston, TX 77024 10401 Westoffice Drive (832) 202-3806 www.whiteoakbayou.org (713) 861-WILD (9453) Houston, TX 77042 [email protected] [email protected] www.WildlifeCenterofTexas.org (281) 506-3867 www.vegan-for-life.org www.usgbctexasgulfcoast.org Tom Gall, President Sharon Schmalz, Executive Director Michael Battey, President [email protected] [email protected] Sergio Grado, Chair [email protected] [email protected] Evelyn Born Shanley, Immediate Past President Purpose: WCT was formed to meet the increas- Virginia Miller, Vice President and Treasurer [email protected] ing need for wildlife assistance in the Greater Logan Beszterda, Chapter Manager [email protected] Houston / Upper Gulf Coast region. Each year [email protected] Matt Zeve, Vice President the WCT cares for over 10,000 thousand injured Purpose: Vegan for Life’s mission is to educate or orphaned wild animals including over 300 the public about the benefits of a plant-based Bob Lee, Vice President different species. The WCT is Houston’s first Purpose: Founded in 2003, the USGBC-Texas diet, including the prevention of unnecessary trauma hospital that accepts all native injured, Gulf Coast Chapter is uniquely positioned to le- killing and mistreatment of animals, protec- Tom Dornbusch , Vice President ill and orphaned wildlife. The Center receives verage green building industry knowledge with tion of the environment, and good health. We [email protected] no government funding. Funding is provided community needs related to the built environ- aim to increase recognition of veganism as an by the generous donations of the general public ment. The chapter connects the built environ- effective approach that individuals can take to Teresa Matlock, Treasurer and corporations. ment to community life indicators and offers the help save the planet and spread compassion. [email protected] LEED Rating System as a measurement tool Some measures of success are the number of Meetings: Monthly volunteer orientation meet- to vet whether or not a building is operating at people who choose to be vegan, and the accom- Doug Shannon, Secretary ings (excl. Dec. & Jan.) on the 2nd Saturday of high performance. modation of vegans in restaurants, stores, and the month from 10 a.m.- 12 noon. For informa- other institutions. In addition to our outreach Purpose: To promote greater public aware- tion and to RSVP contact Margaret at volun- Programs: Tours, workshops, educational ses- and educational efforts, we selectively conduct ness, appreciation, and enjoyment of White Oak [email protected]. sions for continuing education, green building lawful actions towards preventing practices that Bayou, its tributaries and environs by advocat- 9-6 M-F; 9–4 S & S Mar-Aug; lessons, and professional growth and workforce harm non-human animals. ing the preservation, restoration, and mainte- 9-4 daily Sept-Feb development. Symposia, training sessions, and nance of the natural wildlife habitats thereof, community awareness activities. Events and Actions: Outreach campaigns; while promoting compatible educational and Programs: Wildlife rehabilitation, environ- helping students form new vegan organizations; recreational opportunities within the area. We mental education, oiled wildlife training and Major Events: Energy Summit, Educational Guided discussions, presentations, and guest were founded May 1986. response for the Gulf coast states and wildlife symposia, networking events, and awards speaker engagements; activist training and edu- disaster response. programs. cational programs; community building Meetings: Monthly: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. ex- cept November; Annual: November (Lacation, Major events: Annual Fundraiser Golf Tourna- Volunteer Opportunities: Representing almost Volunteer Opportunities: We need vegan date, and time to be announced); Please confirm ment in the spring. Annual Open House in the 1000 individuals, more than 2000 LEED APs, interns or volunteers to maintain our docu- meeting location,date, and time by calling fall. and more than 200 companies, the Texas Gulf mentation and web presence, assist in event (713)864-3008) Coast Region is based in Houston with a branch preparation, and handle such communication Publications: On-line newsletter. in Montgomery County (Piney Woods). The tasks as invitations and follow-up phone calls. Programs: Field trips, tree planting, region has many volunteer opportunities - visit Any creative vegan with dedication and profes- bikeway,stormwater quality and environmen- Speakers Bureau: Trained speakers are avail- the website for details. sionalism can have opportunities to turn good tal advocacy, participation in Harris County able on the following topics: peaceful coexis- ideas into effective actions. Flood Control District stakeholder committees, tence; responsible environmental stewardship; coordination with City of Houston Floodplain how to tell if an animal requires intervention; Management office, and education. Coordina- reuniting moms and babies; dealing with tion with Bayou Preservation Association – “nuisance” animals, and oiled wildlife response www.bayoupreservation.org. training workshops.

Publications: Website

72 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 73 CEC Member Groups CEC Member Groups Willow Waterhole Greenspace The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. The Woods Project, Inc. Conservancy, Inc. P.O. Box 9934 2700 Southwest Freeway Suite B The Woodlands, TX 77387 Houston, TX 77098 11415 Chimney Rock #201, (281) 371-6696 Houston, TX 77035 (281) 210-3900 www.thewoodsproject.org www.willowwaterhole.org www.thewoodlandsgreen.org [email protected] (713) 729-1122 [email protected] Steve Rosencranz, Founder & President Ralph Rieger, CPA, CGMA, President Cinda Hitchcock, President [email protected] [email protected] (281) 363-2723 Brittany White, Assistant Director Purpose: Founded in 2001, the Willow Wa- Denise Dailey, Vice President [email protected] terhole Greenspace Conservancy (WWGC) (281) 825-1206 partners with the Harris County Flood Control Purpose: To develop leadership capacity and District and the City of Houston Parks and Debra Wymore, Treasurer/Secretary life skills in low income youth through a series Recreation Department to enhance the 280 (936) 321-8150 of outdoor education/environmental aware- acre Willow Waterhole Park as a native plant ness programs at wilderness sites in the United and wildlife area and a passive recreational Purpose: The Woodlands Grass Roots States. Goals: • To prepare students for college greenspace. Environmental Education Network is a non- and beyond by fostering life skills and mindsets profit organization, located in the Woodlands, through outdoor education; • To provide hands- Programs: Music in Park performances, Mov- committed to educating the community about on science lessons in a natural environment; • ies in Park screenings, monthly bird surveys by natural resource conservation, recycling, To empower students to take advantage of lead- Houston Audubon Society, conservation work reduction of solid waste, and responsible ership opportunities; • To teach students how to days, and free environmental education series actions that protect the environment and its adapt to/accept and engage in foreign environ- for kids and families. inhabitants. ments; and • To give students the opportunity to succeed in new endeavors. Our Mantra: Low Meetings: Monthly Meetings: Board & Members Meeting, 5:30-7 Cost, High Impact, Volunteer Driven. p.m., second Tuesday of each month, location Major Events: April Music Fest. Bird Survey: specified in website. Programs: The Woods Project hosts a two- 3rd Saturday of each month, Conservation vol- week summer trip to a national park to learn unteer work days: 2nd Saturday of each month Programs: Lecture series on sustainability; A about environmental issues and leadership. beginning in the fall, and Education Series: 4th Walk in the Woods; Woodlands Landscaping They also host smaller weekend trips. After- Saturday of each month starting in Sept. Cross Solutions; 3R Bazaar; Buy Recycled Boutique; School programs are available as well. Contact Country Meets & Fun Runs Adopt-a-Path; GREEN Student Ambassadors. organization for sign-ups. Speakers from the group can also be booked through the website. Volunteer Opportunities: Historian, photogra- Major Events: Annual Earth Day GREENUP; pher, trail maintenance, cleanup days, event and Texas Recycles Day; Feeding the Dragon Volunteer Opportunities: The Woods Project festival volunteers, fundraising, guided hikes, Village Challenge;Waterfest. is a 100% volunteer run organization. Op- children’s programs, Scout projects. portunities for leaders to spend two weeks in Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are Yosemite, Donner Pass/Desolation Wilderness, Speakers: Available for community and school needed for events, recycling, and conservation Marin Headlands and Glacier National working groups. activities. See website for details. with our kids and hiking or backpacking in out-standing country. Volunteer opportunities Publications: Website, Facebook, and Publications: The Dragon Circle, published are also available for weekend outings in the Newsletter three times per year. Houston area in spring and fall.

Major Events: The Walk For The Woods held each spring.

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Air Quality Rice Design Alliance Air Alliance Houston Texas Coastal Watershed Program American Institute of Chemical Engineers Transition Houston American Lung Association in Texas, Houston U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Center for Houston’s Future Gulf Coast Region Environment Texas Environmental Defense Fund Bayous HARC Armand Bayou Nature Center Houston-Galveston Area Council Artist Boat Houston History Archives Bayou Land Conservancy Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Bayou Preservation Association U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Brays Bayou Association Gulf Coast Region Buffalo Bayou Partnership Center for Houston’s Future Animals/Wildlife/Rehabilitation Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition Armand Bayou Nature Center Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition Baytown Environmental Education Houston-Galveston Area Council Big Thicket Association Houston History Archives Environment Texas Houston Parks Board Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Houston Parks and Recreation Department Gulf Restoration Network Native Prairies Association of Texas Help Endangered Animals—Ridley Turtles Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Houston Audubon Texans for Clean Water Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Texas Coastal Partners Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Texas Coastal Watershed Program Katy Prairie Conservancy Trust for Public Land Native Prairies Association of Texas White Oak Bayou Association TWRC Wildlife Center Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy Wildlife Center of Texas Architecture/Community Beautification Bayou Land Conservancy Development/Urban Issues Buffalo Bayou Partnership American Institute of Architects Houston Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition BetterHouston Houston Community Toolbank Blueprint Houston Houston History Archives Buffalo Bayou Partnership Keep Houston Beautiful Center for Houston’s Future Keep Kingwood Green Citizens’ Transportation Coalition Native Prairies Association of Texas Environment Texas Scenic Galveston HARC Scenic Houston Houston Habitat for Humanity Student Conservation Association Houston History Archives Texans for Clean Water Houston Tomorrow Texas Coastal Watershed Program Houston Parks Board U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Houston Parks and Recreation Department Living Paradigm

76 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 77 CEC Member Groups by Category CEC Member Groups by Category Birding Big Thicket Association Bayou Preservation Association Environmental Justice/ Policy Baytown Environmental Education Buffalo Bayou Partnership Baytown Environmental Education Air Alliance Houston Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition Big Thicket Association American Institute of Chemical Engineers Houston Audubon Cypresswood Water Conservation Garden Brays Bayou Association American Lung Association in Texas, Houston Houston History Archives Galveston Bay Foundation Buffalo Bayou Partnership Artist Boat Environment Texas Center for Houston’s Future Bayou Preservation Association Children’s Activities Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition Center for Recycled Art Big Thicket Association Armand Bayou Nature Center Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition Citizens’ Transportation Coalition Artist Boat Hermann Park Conservancy Cypresswood Water Conservation Garden Cypress Creek Flood Center Coalition Bayou Land Conservancy Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Council for Environmental Education Environment Texas Big Thicket Association Houston Audubon Environmental Educators Exchange Environmental Defense Fund Buffalo Bayou Partnership Houston Habitat for Humanity Environmental Institute of Houston, UHCL Galveston Bay Foundation Center for Recycled Art Houston History Archives Environment Texas Galveston Baykeeper Children’s Museum of Houston’s EcoStation Houston Parks Board Gulf Coast Bird Observatory HARC Hermann Park Conservancy Houston Parks and Recreation Department Hermann Park Conservancy Houston Climate Protection Alliance Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Houston Tomorrow Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Houston-Galveston Area Council Houston Audubon Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Houston Audubon Houston Peace and Justice Center Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Houston Climate Protection Alliance Native Prairies Association of Texas Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Katy Prairie Conservancy Houston-Galveston Area Council Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Keep Houston Beautiful Living Paradigm Houston Habitat for Humanity Texas Campaign for the Environment Mercer Botanic Gardens Living Planet Foundation Houston History Archives Texans Together Native Prairies Association of Texas Memorial Park Conservancy Houston Renewable Energy Group Trees for Houston Nature Discovery Center Mercer Botanic Gardens Houston Tomorrow U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Native Plant Society of Texas Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Gulf Coast Region Student Conservation Association Native Prairies Association of Texas Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center TWRC Wildlife Center Nature Conservancy of Texas Living Paradigm Galveston Bay Issues Urban Harvest Nature Discovery Center Living Planet Foundation American Institute of Chemical Engineers Wildlife Center of Texas Outdoor Nature Club Mercer Botanic Gardens Armand Bayou Nature Center SCENIC GALVESTON Native Prairies Association of Texas Artist Boat Climate SCENIC HOUSTON Nature Discovery Center Baytown Environmental Education American Institute of Chemical Engineers Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Progressive Forum Archive Environment Texas Environment Texas Learning Center Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense Fund Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Rice Design Alliance Galveston Bay Foundation Gulf Restoration Network Student Conservation Association Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Galveston Baykeeper HARC Surfrider Foundation, Texas Chapter Learning Center Help Endangered Animals – Ridley Turtles Houston Climate Protection Alliance Texans for Clean Water Student Conservation Association HARC Houston Renewable Energy Group Texas Coastal Partners Techs & Trainers Houston-Galveston Area Council Houston Tomorrow Texas Coastal Watershed Program Texas Campaign for the Environment Native Prairies Association of Texas Living Planet Foundation Texas Master Naturalists- Heartwood Chapter Texas Coastal Watershed Program SCENIC GALVESTON Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Transition Houston Texas Master Naturalists- Heartwood Chapter Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Texas Coastal Watershed Program U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Transition Houston Texans for Clean Water Transition Houston Gulf Coast Region Trees for Houston Texas Coastal Partners U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - White Oak Bayou Association TWRC Wildlife Center Texas Coastal Watershed Program Gulf Coast Region Urban Harvest Trust for Public Land Education U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Conservation American Institute of Chemical Engineers Gulf Coast Region Global Issues Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Lung Association in Texas, Houston Artist Boat The Woods Project, Inc. Armand Bayou Nature Center Artist Boat Environment Texas Bayou Land Conservancy Armand Bayou Nature Center HARC Bayou Preservation Association Bayou Land Conservancy Houston Climate Protection Alliance

78 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 79 CEC Member Groups by Category CEC Member Groups by Category Living Planet Foundation Parks and Nature Centers Memorial Park Conservancy Bayou Preservation Association Native Prairies Association of Texas Armand Bayou Nature Center Outdoor Nature Club Big Thicket Association Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. Bayou Land Conservancy Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Center for Houston’s Future Transition Houston Baytown Environmental Education Learning Center Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Big Thicket Association Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Cypresswood Water Conservation Garden Gulf Coast Region Buffalo Bayou Partnership Trust for Public Land Environment Texas Center for Houston’s Future Gulf Restoration Network Health Environment Texas Recycling/Trash HARC Air Alliance Houston Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition American Institute of Chemical Engineers Living Planet Foundation American Lung Association in Texas, Houston Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Buffalo Bayou Partnership Native Prairies Association of Texas Environment Texas Houston-Galveston Area Council Center for Houston’s Future Texans for Clean Water Houston Tomorrow Houston History Archives Center for Recycled Art Trust for Public Land Native Prairies Association of Texas Houston Parks Board Environment Texas Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. Houston Parks & Recreation Department Galveston Bay Foundation Trust for Public Land Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Houston-Galveston Area Council Urban Harvest Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center Houston Habitat for Humanity U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Memorial Park Conservancy Keep Houston Beautiful Gulf Coast Region Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Keep Kingwood Green Native Prairies Association of Texas Keep Pearland Beautiful Historic Preservation Nature Discovery Center Living Paradigm Armand Bayou Nature Center Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Living Planet Foundation American Institute of Architects Houston Learning Center Pleasantville Environmental Coalition Hermann Park Conservancy Texas Coastal Watershed Program SCENIC GALVESTON Houston Community Toolbank Trust for Public Land Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Houston History Archives Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy Urban Havest Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Texans for Clean Water Texas Campaign for the Native Prairies Association of Texas Professional Societies/ Industry Environment SCENIC GALVESTON Groups Texas Coastal Watershed Program Texas Coastal Watershed Program American Institute of Architects Houston U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Trust for Public Land American Institute of Chemical Engineers Gulf Coast Region U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter - Energy Corridor District Woodlands GREEN Gulf Coast Region Environmental Educators Exchange Executive Service Corps of Houston Transportation Organic Food/Plants/Gardening Texas Association of Environmental Air Alliance Houston Armand Bayou Nature Center Professionals American Institute of Architects Houston Artist Boat Citizens’ Transportation Coalition Blackwood Land Institute Recreation/Sports Environment Texas Central City Co-op Armand Bayou Nature Center HARC Houston Community Toolbank Artist Boat Houston Canoe Club Houston History Archives Big Thicket Association Houston-Galveston Area Council Houston Tomorrow Blackwood Land Institute Houston History Archives Houston Urban Gardeners Center for Houston’s Future Houston Tomorrow Mercer Botanic Gardens Galveston Bay Foundation Sierra Club Houston Regional Group Native Plant Society of Texas Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Transition Houston Outdoor Nature Club Hermann Park Conservancy Texas Coastal Watershed Program Houston Audubon Water Quality Transition Houston Houston Canoe Club American Institute of Chemical Engineers Urban Harvest Houston-Galveston Area Council Armand Bayou Nature Center Houston Parks & Recreation Department Artist Boat Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Bayou Land Conservancy

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Field Trips Air Alliance Houston April and May tend to be high-season for the Armand Bayou Nature Center best field trips around, so reserve your spot Artist Boat early! Bayou Land Conservancy Armand Bayou Nature Center Bayou Preservation Association, Inc. Artist Boat Baytown Environmental Education Bayou Land Conservancy Brays Bayou Association Baytown Environmental Education Buffalo Bayou Partnership Big Thicket Association Center for Recycled Art Buffalo Bayou Partnership City of Houston Green Building Resource City of Houston Green Building Resource Center Center Coastal Prairie Partnership Council for Environmental Education Council for Environmental Education Endangered Species Media Project Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition Friends of Mandell Park Endangered Species Media Project Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Exploration Green Conservancy Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Galveston Bay Foundation Houston Audubon Galveston Baykeeper Houston Canoe Club Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Help Endangered Animals - Ridley Turtles Keep Houston Beautiful (HEART) Memorial Park Conservancy Houston Audubon Mercer Botanic Gardens Houston Climate Protection Alliance Native Plant Society of Texas: Houston Chapter Houston Habitat for Humanity Native Prairies Association of Texas Houston Parks and Recreation Department Nature Discovery Center Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) Outdoor Nature Club Houston Wilderness Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Learning Center Katy Prairie Conservancy Texas Master Naturalists Heartwood Chapter Keep Kingwood Green The Children’s Museum of Houston’s Keep Pearland Beautiful EcoStation Living Paradigm CDC The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Native Plant Society of Texas: Houston Chapter TWRC Wildlife Center Native Prairies Association of Texas White Oak Bayou Association Nature Discovery Center Wildlife Center of Texas Outdoor Nature Club Recipe 4 Success In-School Programs Texas Master Naturalists Heartwood Chapter Many organizations will come to the school Texas Wildlife Association and do programs for students, afterschool The Children’s Museum of Houston’s programs, or families. Most are aligned with EcoStation state standards, and some can be customized. Trees For Houston These often have pre-and post-visit lesson plans TWRC Wildlife Center and assessments. Some can be paired wit other Urban Harvest programs such as trunks, field trips, or visits. Wildlife Center of Texas

82 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 83 CEC Member Groups by Category CEC Member Groups by Category Curriculum Urban Harvest Baytown Environmental Education Boy Scout Programs If you are looking for lesson plans, handouts, Big Thicket Association Artist Boat and evaluation tools—including curriculum Citizen Science Opportunities Blackwood Land Institute Baytown Environmental Education aligned to Texas standards—please contact These organizations provide opportunities to Buffalo Bayou Partnership City of Houston Green Building Resource these organizations. participate in research, which might range Friends of Mandell Park Center Air Alliance Houston from international, crowd-sourcing projects to Friends of the National Forest & Grasslands of Cypresswood Water Conservation Garden Artist Boat support and ideas for individual science fair Texas Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Environmental Educators Exchange projects. Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Houston Audubon Environmental Institute of Houston, EIH UHCL Air Alliance Houston Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mercer Botanic Gardens Houston Audubon Armand Bayou Nature Center Houston Audubon Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Bayou Preservation Association, Inc. Houston Parks & Recreation Department Learning Center Keep Houston Beautiful Big Thicket Association Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Texas Coastal Watershed Program The Children’s Museum of Houston’s Blackwood Land Institute Keep Pearland Beautiful TWRC Wildlife Center EcoStation Coastal Prairie Partnership Mercer Botanic Gardens Wildlife Center of Texas Texas Wildlife Association Council for Environmental Education Recipe for Success Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, Urban Harvest Endangered Species Media Project Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Inc. Exploration Green Conservancy Learning Center Teacher Training Galveston Bay Foundation Student Conservation Association Girl Scout Programs These organizations provide training for Houston Audubon Surfrider Foundation, Texas Upper Coast Artist Boat teachers. Many trainings meet continuing Houston Parks and Recreation Department Chapter Baytown Environmental Education education requirements for State Board of Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) Texas Coastal Watershed Program City of Houston Green Building Resource Education. Houston Wilderness Texas Wildlife Association Center Armand Bayou Nature Center Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Cypresswood Water Conservation Garden Center for Recycled Art Katy Prairie Conservancy The Woods Project, Inc. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Environmental Educators Exchange Mercer Botanic Gardens Trees For Houston Houston Audubon Environmental Institute of Houston, EIH UHCL Native Plant Society of Texas: Houston Chapter TWRC Wildlife Center Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Houston Renewable Energy Group (HREG) Nature Discovery Center Urban Harvest Learning Center Houston Wilderness Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast White Oak Bayou Association Texas Coastal Watershed Program Houston Zoo Wildlife Conservation Program Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Wildlife Center of Texas TWRC Wildlife Center Programs in Spanish Learning Center Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, Environmental Educators Exchange Student Conservation Association Inc. Inc. Keep Kingwood Green Texas Association of Environmental Professionals Camps—Summer and School Education Trunks Texas Coastal Watershed Program Breaks If you know of additional resources which could Did you know that you can rent or borrow Texas Wildlife Association These camps range from one-day to multiple be included in this section, please email info@ a ‘trunk’ filled with displays, curriculum, week programs. cechouston.org or call (713) 524-4232. books, manipulatives, worksheets, and posters Service Learning Opportunities Armand Bayou Nature Center on topics such as bats, birds, and water Learn and work at the same time! These Baytown Environmental Education conservation? Some contain consumable organizations offer volunteer opportunities for Blackwood Educational Land Institute materials (not edible) for experiments. Many student groups and individuals. Children’s Museum of Houston’s EcoStation contain helpful/optional lesson plans, some of Bike Houston Gulf Coast Bird Observatory which are linked to state learning objectives. Student Conservation Association Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Air Alliance Houston Houston Parks & Recreation Department Artist Boat Activities for Children Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Galveston Bay Foundation These organizations have programs developed Katy Prairie Conservancy Gulf Coast Bird Observatory just for kids—outside of school. Mercer Botanic Gardens Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Air Alliance Houston Student Conservation Association Keep Houston Beautiful Armand Bayou Nature Center Texas Wildlife Association Artist Boat Trees for Houston Bayou Preservation Association, Inc.

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The following groups work on environmental Pachamama Alliance Acorn Naturalist (281) 332-5157 issues in the Houston region, but are not Piney Woods Wildlife Society www.acornnaturalists.com Traveling Naturalist Program includes 45 members of the CEC. Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Service [email protected] minute presentations on environmental (T.E.J.A.S.) (800) 422-8886 topics and allows students to have hands on Alliance for Climate Education Texas Diaper Free experience that lines up with class curriculum, American Planning Association Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network Acorn Naturalists is a science and American Shores and Beaches Preservation Texas Sea Life environmental education supply company, Harris-Galveston Subsidence Association The PEW Charitable Trusts directed today by the same educators who District American Society of Civil Engineers Tortuga Haven founded the company a quarter century ago. 1660 W. Bay Area Blvd. American Society of Landscape Architects University of Houston/Downtown - Friendswood, TX 77058 Animal Farm Environmental Club For sale on their website are kits, games, (281) 486-1105 Bridges to Sustainability Waterborne Education Center activity books, curricula, field guides, water www.hgsubsidence.org/ BuildClean.org We CAN Recycle quality monitoring equipment, DVDs, nets, test Butterfly Enthusiast of Southeast Texas The Wind Alliance kits, field equipment and many other resources “Get Wise” educational kit for teachers and Clean the World Foundation World Affairs Council of Houston for science and outdoor education. students is free. Kit contains information Climate Change National Forum and Review, regarding water conservation and : Inc. To be included in this list, please contact info@ CenterPoint Energy • Duration estimates for lessons Cockrell Butterfly Center, Houston Museum of cechouston.org. www.centerpointenergy.com • Vocabulary lessons Natural Science (713) 207-1111 • Objectives for each lesson Discovery Green Conservancy • Suggested classroom activities Electric Auto Association CenterPoint Energy provides Energy Wise • Supplemental activities in English and Engineers Without Borders kits that contain information about responsible Spanish Environmental Working Group energy use and conservation. The kits are Fort Bend Green available to teachers and their students in Houston Geological Society Furniture Bank of Houston CenterPoint Energy service areas. 14811 St. Marys Lane Galveston Bay Conservation and Preservation Suite 250 Alliance Connect2Texas Houston, TX 77079 Greater Houston Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance www.connect2texas.net (713) 463-9476 Green Door (214) 573-5000 www.hgs.org/ Green Missouri City Sets of rocks, minerals, and fossils available Gulf Coast Council for Returned Peace Corps Connect2Texas is a network of Texas-based for use to illustrate lectures, talks, and school Volunteers educational content providers including projects. Individuals participating in such Gulf Coast Turtle and Tortoise Society museums, cultural, historical, and scientific activities can sign-out and pick up the sets at Hive Houston organizations, and authors. These providers the HG&MS clubhouse, use them at the school, Houston B-Cycle utilize interactive video-conferencing to and leave them with the school when the lecture Houston Green Chamber of Commerce connect to schools and deliver live educational or project is complete. Huntsville Audubon programs and professional development International Council for Local Environmental to school children and educators around WaterWorks Education Center Initiatives Texas and across the country. Houston Zoo, City of Houston Public Works & Engineering Lunar Solar Power Group Texas Wildlife Association, and McDonald 12121 North Sam Houston Pkwy E, Humble, Moody Gardens Observatory are a few groups that are available TX 77396 National Wildlife Federation on Connect2Texas. (832) 395-3791 Nature Heritage Society www.houstonwaterworks.org/ Net Impact Harris County Precinct 1 Northwest Clean Community Alliance 2301 W. NASA Boulevard Field trips are free with reservation. Tours are Ocean Conservancy Webster, Texas 77598 available for Kindergarten through 12th grade

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The science-based programs help your students The National Association for Federal Agencies Sector Houston-Galveston Command Center achieve Texas Education Agency science Interpretation (NAI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) 9640 Clinton Drive Houston, Texas 77029-4328 requirements, the Texas Essential Knowledge professional association for those US Army Corps of Engineers, and Skills (TEKS). All hands-on activities involved in the interpretation of natural and (713) 671-5133 are aligned to the Texas Educations Agency’s Galveston District cultural heritage resources in settings such as www.swg.usace.army.mil TEKS. parks, zoos, museums, nature centers, aquaria, US Environmental Protection . botanical gardens, and historical sites. Oversight of land use and development in Agency Informal Science Education the Gulf Coast region. Handles permits for www.epa.gov Association of Texas North American Association for development in wetlands; regulates work such www.texasinformalscience.org Environmental Education as dredging and structures including piers, Dedicated to the improvement and preservation www.naaee.net/publications. boathouses, etc. of the quality of the environment; the protection A network of professionals at zoos, aquaria, of human health and the productivity of natural nature centers, and educators working to The largest professional association for Education: There are speakers available to be resources on which all human activity depends; strengthen the community of informal educators environmental education in North America. booked to speak to your classroom or group. and the implementation and enforcement of in the teaching of science and mathematics. NAAEE offers a variety of educational Contact Public Affairs office. federal environmental laws. materials including its well-regarded Guidelines LaMotte for Excellence. 2000 Fort Point Road Education: Lesson plans for K-12 teachers on 802 Washington Avenue This document sets forth the standards P.O. Box 1229 website. Maryland 21620 for providing high-quality environmental Galveston, TX 77553-1229 www.lamotte.com/en/education education. Region 6 Public Affairs: (409) 766-3004 Serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Free Oil Spill Activity Kit. Learn how Texas Commission for [email protected] New Mexico, Texas and 66 Tribal Nations important feathers are to seabirds and how Environmental Quality Permits: (409) 766-3982 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75202 trained personnel from animal rescue groups 12100 Park 35 Circle Environmental: (409) 776-3044 (800) 887-6063 clean oil soaked birds for rehabilitation in Austin, TX 78753 Regulatory: (409) 766-3982 (jurisdiction or www.epa.gov/aboutepa/region6.html this Save the Seabirds activity. Entire kit can www.tceq.state.tx.us/p2/education/k- wetland questions be found on website under the environmental 12education/K12education.html education tab. US Coast Guard Marine Safety US Fish & Wildlife Service Multiple resources available to teachers of Office www.fws.gov/southwest/es/ClearLakeTexas/ National Science Teachers grades K-12 on website. The Take Care of www.uscg.mil/d8/msuGalveston/ Association Texas program includes a compilation of Dedicated to the conservation, protection, and www.nsta.org. resources about environmental education that enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants, and Addresses oil spills, spill prevention, hazardous their habitats. It is the only agency in the federal are available to teachers. Free stickers and material releases into navigable waters, government whose primary responsibility The National Science Teachers Association posters are available at their offices. shipping regulations, and environmental is management of these important natural (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in protection in coastal waters. Also inspects resources for the American public. The Service Arlington, Virginia, is the Texas Association for merchant vessels for compliance with US and also helps ensure a healthy environment for largest organization in the world committed to Environmental Education international regulations. people through its work benefiting wildlife, promoting excellence and innovation in www.sites.google.com/site/taeesite and by providing opportunities for Americans science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s Education: Provides custom programs with to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natural current membership of 55,000 includes State-wide environmental education network speakers for groups of all ages. For more heritage. science teachers, science supervisors, whose mission is to promote quality information, contact Ed Mosley. Please allow at administrators, scientists, business and industry environmental education for the development of least four weeks to request a presentation. Education: Schoolyard Habitat Program. See representatives, and others involved in and an environmentally literate population. Tutor for STEM programs, advise curriculum website for instructions and worksheets. committed to science education. committees, and be a professional partner to your school. Houston Ecological Services Field Office 17629 El Camino Real, Suite 211

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Houston, TX 77058-3051 Soil and Water Conservation Texas A&M Forest Service Texas Commission on (281) 286-8282 Board www.txforestservice.tamu.edu Environmental Quality [email protected] www.tsswcb.state.tx.us www.tceq.state.tx.us Provides statewide leadership to assure that the USDA Wildlife Damage Works with soil and water conservation districts state’s trees, and related natural resources are The Texas Commission on Environmental Management Services to encourage the wise and productive use of the protected, and sustained for the benefit of all. Quality strives to protect our state’s human and www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage/ state’s resources. natural resources consistent with sustainable state_office/texas_info.shtml Programs: Development of professionally- economic development. TCEQ’s goal is clean 4311 South 31st Street, Suite 125 based resource assessments and management air, clean water, and the safe management of The mission of Wildlife Services (WS) is Temple, TX 76502 plans, establishment and training of staff, waste. Multiple resources are available for to provide Federal leadership in managing (800) 792-3485 development and review of ordinances and education about environmental issues. problems caused by wildlife. WS recognizes policies, and establishment or improving that wildlife is an important public resource Wharton Office effectiveness of advocacy/advisory P. O. Box 13087 greatly valued by the American people. By Address: 1120 Hodges Ln organizations. Austin, TX 78711-3087 its very nature, however, wildlife is a highly Wharton, TX 77488-4328 (512) 239-1000 dynamic and mobile resource that can damage (979) 532-9496; (979) 532-9497 Education: Offer a Texas tree identification agricultural and industrial resources, pose risks program on website, links to teacher training Ozone Status Line: (888) 994-9901 resources on site. Spill Reporting (24 Hour): (800) 832-8224 to human health and safety, and affect other Texas A&M Agrilife Extension natural resources. The WS program carries out Smoking Vehicle Reporting Line: (800) 453- www.agrilifeextension.tamu.edu the Federal responsibility for helping to solve Houston Regional Office: 7664 problems that occur when human activity and 2040 North Loop West, Suite 380 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers wildlife are in conflict with one another. Houston, TX 77018 Houston Office, Region 12 practical, how-to education based on university (713) 688-8931 5425 Polk, Suite H research. It’s available to any resident of Texas. Texas Wildlife Services State Director Houston, TX 77023 You may read it in the newspaper, hear it on the P.O. Box 690170 Forest Resource Development & Sustainable (713) 767-3500 radio, attend an Extension workshop, order a San Antonio, TX 78269 Forestry—Urban Forestry publication, or just call your county Extension (210) 472-5451 Galveston Bay Estuary Program office: [countyname].agrilife.org. (866) 487-3297 Mickey Merritt, Regional Urban Forestry www.gbep.state.tx.us/ Program Coordinator Mission: To preserve Galveston Bay for • Austin County: (979) 865-2072 [email protected] generations to come. State Agencies • Brazoria County: (979) 864-1558 (281) 218-6461 www.state.tx.us/portal/tol • Chambers County: (409) 374-2123 Matt Weaver, Regional Urban Forester • Colorado County: (979) 732-2082 [email protected] Texas Department of Railroad Commission of Texas • Fort Bend County: (281) 342-3034 Agriculture www.rrc.state.tx.us W.G. Jones State Forest • Galveston County: (281) 534-3413 http://texasagriculture.gov 1328 FM 1488 • Harris County: (281) 855-5600 Regulates gas utilities, pipeline safety, surface Conroe, TX 77384 Regulates agricultural, horticultural, and mining. Has an alternative fuels division. • Liberty County: (936) 334-3229 John Warner, District Forester III related industries, promotes the sale of Texas Railroads are now regulated by Texas • Matagorda County: (979) 245-4100 (936) 273-2261 agricultural products. Department of Transportation. • Montgomery County: (936) 539-7822 [email protected] • Walker County: (936) 435-2426 Programs: Offers training to teachers about 1701 N. Congress • Waller County: (979) 826-7651 prescribed burning and pesticide information Austin, TX 78711-2967 • Wharton County: (979) 532-3310 (877) 228-5740 classes.

Houston District Office Gulf Coast Regional Office 1706 Seamist Drive, Suite 501 5425 Polk Street, Suite G-20 Houston, TX 77008-3135 Houston, TX 77023 (713) 869-5001 (713) 921-8200

90 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 91 Government Agencies Government Agencies Texas Department of Texas by preserving their history, protecting Texas Water Miscellaneous Transportation their environment, expanding economic Development Board www.dot.state.tx.us opportunity, and maximizing state revenue www.twdb.state.tx.us Metropolitan Transit through innovative administration and prudent stewardship of state lands and resources. Authority of Harris County Builds and maintains state highways. Financial assistance for water supply, www.ridemetro.org wastewater treatment, flood control, municipal th Galveston Office 125 East 11 Street solid waste and agricultural projects. Corporate Office and Ridestore Permit Service Center Austin, TX 78701 1900 Main Street 200 Seawolf Parkway (512) 463-8588 Education: Educational programs include K-12 Houston, TX 77002 Galveston, TX 77554 school-based programs, training and workshops (713) 635-4000 TxDOT Houston Area Offices (409) 741-4057 for adults, distribution of conservation (800) 558-9368 (local information) literature, and outreach and awareness programs METRO offers a variety of alternative TGLO Oil Spill Prevention & Response, targeted at both municipal and agricultural commuter services, includinghe METRO Bus, Region 2 Area Engineers: audiences statewide. METRORail, METROVan, and Ride Share Richard Arnhart Brazoria County: Eliza Paul programs. 1033 E. Orange Regional Director P. O. Box 13231 11811 North D Street Angleton, TX 77515 1700 North Congress Avenue METROLine La Porte, TX 77571-9135 (979) 864-8500 Austin, TX 78711-3231 Route & Schedule Information (281) 470-1191 Fort Bend County: Michael Hobbs (Interim) (512) 463-7847 (713) 635-4000 4235 SH 36 tripplanner.ridemetro.org Rosenberg, TX 77471 Texas Parks and Wildlife Houston Office (281) 238-7900 Department 3920 FM 1960 West, Suite 330 Community Outreach: (713) 739-4018 Galveston County: Bill Babbington www.tpwd.state.tx.us Houston, TX 77068-3547 [email protected] 5407 Gulf Freeway (281) 895-0722 La Marque, TX 77568 To manage and conserve the natural and (409) 978-2500 cultural resources of Texas and to provide Montgomery County: Richard Brown hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation 1033 E. Orange opportunities for the use and enjoyment of Angleton, TX 77515 present and future generations. (979) 864-8500 North Harris County: Henry Quiroga 4200 Smith School Road 4235 SH 36 Austin, TX 78744 Rosenberg, TX 77471 (800) 792-1112 (281) 238-7900 Southeast Harris County: Jeff A. Volk Education and Outdoor Urban Programs 5407 Gulf Freeway www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning La Marque, TX 77568 (800) 792-1112 (409) 978-2500 Waller/West-Central Harris County: Jesse Hunter Safety, Boater Safety, Angler, Outdoor Garcia Woman, Project Wild, Aquatic Wild, and 5407 Gulf Freeway Electronic Field Trips. La Marque, TX 77568 (409) 978-2500 Houston Urban Outdoor Program Dawn Bello Texas General Land Office HUOP Specialist www.glo.texas.gov (713) 203-2915 [email protected] The Texas General Land Office serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and all people of

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Texas Legislature Online Please see the following resources for detailed Cities in the Houston/Gulf Coast Region with City of Baytown www.capitol.state.tx.us information on our elected officials in the 13 populations over 25,000 at 2010 Census. All 2010 Census: 71,802 county area: elected officials as of May 2015. P.O. Box 424 This website contains detailed information Baytown, TX 77522 on the content and status of bills (including Houston-Galveston Area City of Houston www.baytown.org members voting for and against), legislators, Council 2010 Census: 2,099,450 (281) 422-8281 committee meetings, hearings, and more. www.h-gac.com/rds/directory/ 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002 P.O. Box 1562, Houston, TX 77251 Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday, Who Represents Me? The H-GAC website lists information for www.houstontx.gov 6:30 p.m. www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us elected officials in the 13 county area (including (713) 247-1000 Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Mayor: Stephen H. DonCarlos This website allows any Texas resident to iden- Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Council Meets: Business Session- Wednesday tify their state and federal elected officials. Montgomery, San Jacinto, Wharton, and Waller 9:00 a.m. & Public Session- Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Council Members: counties) at the following levels: District 1: Mercedes Renteria III League of Women Voters of the • Federal (names only) Mayor: Annise Parker District 2: Chris Presley Houston Area • State (names only) District 3: Brandon Capetillo The LWV provides many resources relating • County (names only) Council Members: District 4: Terry Sain elected officials and other opportunities for • City (includes mayors and council District A: Brenda Stardig District 5: Robert Hoskins civic participation, including the following members for all cities in the 13 District B: Jerry Davis District 6: David McCartney publications: county area) District C: Ellen Cohen • Local school districts (includes all District D: Dwight Boykins City of Conroe Voters Guides: information about the voting trustees for all school districts) District E: Dave Martin 2010 Census: 56,207 process, ballot issues, and candidates • Councils of Governments (for all of District F: Richard Nguyen P.O. Box 3066 Directory of Elected Officials: express an opin- Texas, includes Executive Directors District G: Oliver Pennington 300 West Davis ion, ask a question, inquire about a government and contact information) District H: Ed Gonzalez Conroe, TX 77301 service or simply offer friendly greetings to District I: Robert Gallegos www.cityofconroe.org elected officials--the directory provides contact Texas State Directory District J: Mike Laster (936) 522-3000 information for the City of Houston, Harris www.txdirectory.com/online/ District K: Larry Green County, and state and national representatives At-Large, Position 1: Stephen Costello Council Meets: 2nd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. & 4th Handy Dandy Guides: Important dates, differ- This directory lists state officials and At-Large, Position 2: David Robinson Thursday, 9:30 a.m. ent options for voting, and voter ID require- employees, state information, elected officials At-Large, Position 3: Michael Kubosh ments for upcoming elections. in federal offices, county and city elected At-Large, Position 4: C.O. “Brad” Bradford Mayor: Webb Melder officials and boards, and commissions that At-Large, Position 5: Jack Christie regulate state policy. It is a comprehensive Council Members: “almanac” of Texas government. Place 1: Marsha Porter Place 2: Seth Gibson Place 3: Duke Coon Place 4: Guy Martin Place 5: Gil Snider

94 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 95 Elected Officials Elected Officials City of Deer Park Mayor: James D. Yarbrough District 6: Mike Clausen City of Missouri City 2010 Census: 32,010 At-Large, Position A: John P. Zamenek 2010 Census: 67,358 P.O. Box 700 Council Members: At-Large, Position B: Dottie Kaminski 1522 Texas Parkway 710 East San Augustine District 1: Tarris Woods Missouri City, TX 77489 Deer Park, TX 77,536 District 2: Craig Brown City of Lake Jackson www.missouricitytx.gov www.deerparktx.gov District 3: Ralph McMorris 2010 Census: 26,849 (281) 403-8500 (281) 479-2394 District 4: Norman Pappous 25 Oak Drive District 5: Terrilyn Tarlton Lake Jackson, TX 77566 Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday, Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, District 6: Carolyn Sunseri www.lakejackson-tx.gov 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. (979) 415-2400 City of Huntsville Mayor: Allen Owen Mayor: Jerry Mouton, Jr. 2010 Census: 38,548 Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday, 1212 Avenue M 6:30 p.m. Council Members: Council Members: Huntsville, TX 77340 District A: Yolanda Ford Position 1: Sherry Garrison www.huntsvilletx.gov Mayor: Joe Rinehart District B: Don Smith Position 2: Thane Harrison (936) 291-5400 District C: Anthony Maroulis Position 3: Tommy Ginn Council Members: District D: Floyd Emery Position 4: Bill Patterson Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Position 1: Heather Melass At-Large, Position 1: Jerry Wyatt Position 5: Ron Martin 6:00 p.m. Position 2: Will Brooks At-Large, Position 2: Chris Preston Position 6: Rae A. Sinor Position 3: Gerard Roznovsky Mayor: Mac Woodward Position 4: R.L. Buell, III City of Pasadena City of Friendswood Position 5: Jon “JB” Baker 2010 Census: 149,043 2010 Census: 35,805 Council Members: 1211 East Southmore 910 South Friendswood Drive Ward 1: Joseph Emmott City of League City Pasadena, TX 77502 Friendswood, TX 77546-4856 Ward 2: Tish Humphrey 2010 Census: 83,560 www.ci.pasadena.tx.us www.ci.friendswood.tx.us Ward 3: Ronald Allen 300 West Walker (713) 477-1511 (281) 996-3270 Ward 4: Joe Rodreiguez League City, TX 77573 At-Large, Position 1: Andy Brauninger www.leaguecity.com Council Meets: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday At-Large, Position 2: Lydia Montgomery (281) 554-1000 Alternate Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. At-Large, Position 3: Don H. Johnson At-Large, Position 4: Keith D. Olson Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Mayor: Johnny Isbell Mayor: Kevin M. Holland 6:00 p.m. City of La Porte Council Members: Council Members: 2010 Census: 33,800 Mayor: Tim Paulissen District A: Ornaldo Ybarra Position 1: Steve Rockey 604 West Fairmont Parkway District B: Bruce Leamon Position 2: Billy Enochs La Porte, TX 77571 Council Members: District C: Sammy Casados Position 3: Jim Hill www.ci.la-porte.tx.us Position 1: Dan Becker District D: Cody Ray Wheeler Position 4: Patrick McGinnis (281) 471-5020 Position 2: Tommy Cones District E: Cary Bass Position 5: John Scott Position 3: Heidi Hansing District F: Phil Cayten Position 6: Carl W. Gustafon Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Monday Position 4: Todd Kinsey District G: Pat Van Houte 6:00 p.m. Position 5: Geri Bentley District H: Darrell Morrison City of Galveston Position 6: Keith Gross 2010 Census: 47,743 Mayor: Louis Rigby Position 7: Nick Long P.O. Box 779 Galveston, TX 77553 Council Members: www.cityofgalveston.org District 1: Danny Earp (409) 797-3520 District 2: Chuck Engelken District 3: Daryl Leonard Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday, District 4: Tommy Moser 4:00 p.m. District 5: J.W. “Jay” Martin

96 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 97 Elected Officials City of Pearland City of Sugar Land County Elected 2010 Census: 91,252 2010 Census: 78,817 Officials 3519 Liberty Drive PO Box 110 Pearland, TX 77581 Sugar Land, TX 77487-0110 www.pearlandtx.gov www.sugarlandtx.gov Austin County Chambers County (281) 652-1600 (281) 275-2700 One East Main 404 Washington Avenue Bellville, TX 77418 Anahuac, TX 77514 Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Mondays Council Meets: 1st, 3rd & 4th Tuesday, 5:30 (979) 865-5911 www.co.chambres.tx.us 7:30 p.m. p.m. www.austincounty.com County Judge: Mayor: Tom Reid Mayor: James A. Thompson County Judge: Jimmy Sylvia Judge Tim Lapham [email protected] Council Members: Council Members: (979) 865-5911 (409) 267-2440 Position 1: Tony Carbone District 1: Steve R. Porter Position 2: Derrick Reed District 2: Bridget Yeung Commissioners: Commissioners Position 3: Gary Moore District 3: Amy Mitchell (979) 865-2126 Pct 1: Reese Turner (409) 296-8250 Pct 1: Mark Huddleston Position 4: Keith Ordeneaux District 4: Harish Jajoo (979) 357-4785 Pct 2: Robert “Bobby” Rinn (409) 267-2409 Pct 2: Larry G. George Mayor Pro-tem: Greg Hill At-Large, Position 1: Himesh Gandhi (979) 865-5441 Pct 3: Randy Reichardt (281) 576-2243 Pct 3: Gary Nelson At-Large, Position 2: Joe R. Zimmerman (979) 478-7121 Pct 4: Douglas King (281) 383-2011 Pct 4: Rusty Senac City of Rosenberg 2010 Census: 30,618 City of Texas City Recycling Info Environmental Protection: (409) 267-2700 P.O. Box 32, Rosenberg, TX 77471 2010 Census: 45,099 www.austincounty.com/ips/cms/Recycling.html Parks: (409) 267-2690 www.ci.rosenberg.tx.us 1801 9th Avenue North, Solid Waste: (409) 267-2670 (832) 595-3300 Texas City, TX 77592 Brazoria County www.texas-city-tx.org 111 Locust Colorado County Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. (409) 948-3111 Angleton, TX 77515 400 Spring Street (979) 849-5711 Columbus, TX 78934 Mayor: Cynthia McConathy Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, www.brazoria-county.com www.co.colorado.tx.us 5:00 p.m. Councilors: County Judge: County Judge: District 1: Jimmie J. Pena Mayor: Matthew T. Doyle Joe King (979) 732-2604 Ty Prause District 2: Susan Euton [email protected] District 3: Lisa Wallingford Commissioners: (979) 864-1200 Commissioners: District 4: Lynn Moses District 1: Thelma Bowie (979) 234-2071 Pct 1: Doug Wessels At-Large, Position 1: William T. Benton District 2: Phil Roberts, Jr. Commissioners (979) 725-8416 Pct 2: Darrell Kubesch At-Large, Position 2: Amanda Barta District 3: Dedrick Johnson, Sr. (979) 864-1523 Pct 1: Donald “Dude” Payne (979) 732-3270 Pct 3: Tommy Hahn District 4: Jami Clark (979) 864-1548 Pct 2: Matt Sebesta (979) 234-2633 Pct 4: Darrell Gertson At-Large: Dee Ann Haney (979) 331-3197 Pct 3: Stacy Adams At-Large: Mike Land (979) 864-1529 Pct 4: Larry Stanley Floodplain/ Septic Coordinator (979) 732-2435 Chuck Rogers Environmental Health: (979) 864-1600 Parks:(979) 864-1541 www.brazoria-county.com/parks

98 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 99 Elected Officials Elected Officials Fort Bend County Harris County Montgomery County Waller County 30h1 Jackson www.co.harris.tx.us 501 North Thompson, Ste. 401 836 Austin St. Richmond, TX 77469 (713) 755-5000 Conroe, TX 77301 Hempstead, TX 77445 www.co.fort-bend.tx.us www.co.montgomery.tx.us www.co.waller.tx.us (281) 342-3411 County Judge: (936) 756-0571 or (281) 364-4200 Ed Emmett County Judge: County Judge: 1001 Preston, Suite 911 County Judge: Carbett J. Duhon III Robert E. Hebert Houston, TX 77002 Craig Doyal (979) 826-7700 [email protected] (713) 755-4000 (936) 539-7812 (281) 341-8608 Commissioners Commissioners Commissioners: (979) 826-7700 Pct 1: John A. Amsler Commissioners: (713) 755-6111 Pct 1: El Franco Lee (936) 539-7815 Pct 1: Mike Meador (979) 826-7700 Pct 2: Russell Klecka (281) 344-9400 Pct 1: Richard Morrison (713) 755-6220 Pct 2: Jack Morman (936) 539-7816 Pct 2: Charlie Riley (832) 731-6463 Pct 3: Jeron Barnett (281) 403-8000 Pct 2: Grady Prestage (713) 755-6306 Pct 3: Steve Radack (936) 539-7817 Pct 3: James Noack (281) 375-5231 Pct 4: Justin Beckendorff (281) 238-1400 Pct 3: W.A. “Andy” Meyers (713) 755-6444 Pct 4: Jack Cagle (936) 521-8919 Pct 4: Jim Clark (281) 980-2235 Pct 4: James Patterson Public Health and Environmental Services Recycle Center (281) 391-2009 (713) 439-6000 Environmental Health: (936) 539-7839 Environmental Health: (281) 342-7469 Wharton County Parks and Recreation: (281) 835-9419 Liberty County Parks Department: (936) 788-8325 309 East. Milam 1923 Sam Houston Wharton, TX 77488 Galveston County Liberty, TX 77575 Recycling Center: (281) 367-7283 www.co.wharton.tx.us 722 21st Street www.co.liberty.tx.us Galveston, TX 77550 Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center County Judge: www.galvestoncounty.tx.gov County Judge: Ed Chance, Commissioner Philip Spenrath Jay Knight 1130 Pruitt Rd. [email protected] County Judge: (936) 336-4665 Spring, TX 77380 (979) 532-4612 Mark Henry (936) 539-7817 [email protected] Commissioners: [email protected] Commissioners: (409) 766-2244 [email protected] Pct 1: Mike Mcarty (979) 532-1991 Pct 1: Leroy E. Dettling (936) 298-2790 Pct 2: Greg Arthur Walker County (979) 335-7541 Pct 2: Chris King Commissioners: (281) 592-3571 Pct 3: Eddie Lowery 1100 University Ave. (979) 543-0091 Pct 3: Steven Goetsch (409) 770-5333 Pct 1: Ryan Dennard (936) 258-5202 Pct 4: Leon Wilson Huntsville, TX 77340 (979) 543-3561 Pct 4: Doug Mathews (409) 770-5475 Pct 2: Joe Giusti www.co.walker.tx.us (409) 770-5806 Pct 3: Stephen Holmes Matagorda County NOTE: All elected officials are effective (281) 316-8745 Pct 4: Ken Clark County Judge: 1700 7th Street December 2014. Danny Pierce Bay City, TX 77414 Parks and Senior Services: (409) 934-8100 (936) 436-4910 www.co.matagorda.tx.us Commissioners: County Judge: (936) 295-3641 Pct 1: B.J. Gaines Nate McDonald (936) 295-6963 Pct 2: Ronnie White (979) 244-7605 (936) 295-7984 Pct 3: Bobby Warren (936) 435-8055 Pct 4: Jimmy D. Henry Commissioners (979) 245-3914 Pct 1: Daniel Pustka (979) 863-7861 Pct 2: Kent Pollard (361) 972-2719 Pct 3: James A. Gibson (361) 588-6866 Pct 4: Charles “Bubba” Frick

Environmental Health: (979) 244-2717

100 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 101 Elected Officials State Elected Area Senators Senate District 18 Officials Lois Kolkhorst (R) Senate District 3 22310 Grand Corner Dr. Suite 120 Robert Nichols (R) Katy, TX 77494 All elected officials as of September 2015. Attorney General 329 Neches Street (281) 391-8883 The Honorable Ken Paxton Jacksonville, TX 75766 P.O. Box 12548 (903) 589-3003 Texas House of Executive Branch Austin, TX 78711-2548 (512) 463-2100 Representatives Senate District 4 www.house.state.tx.us Governor of Texas www.oag.state.tx.us Brandon Creighton The Honorable Greg Abbott 350 Pine Street, Suite 1450 Austin contact information for all Office of the Governor Texas Railroad Commissoner Beaumont, TX 77701 representatives: P.O. Box 12428 1701 N. Congress (409) 838-9861 P.O. Box 2910 Austin, TX 78711-2428 Austin, Texas 78701 Austin, TX 78768 (512) 463-2000 Chairman David Porter Senate District 6 Phone: (512) 463-0600 (800) 843-5789 (512)463-7133 Sylvia Garcia (D) e-mail format: firstname.lastname@house. www.governor.state.tx.us [email protected] 5425 Polk Street, Suite 125 state.tx.us Houston, Texas 77023 Lieutenant Governor Texas Agriculture Commission (713) 923-7575 Area Representatives The Honorable Dan Patrick Sid Miller The Capitol, Second Floor East 1700 N. Congress, 11th Floor Senate District 7 P.O. Box 12068 Austin, Texas 78701 Baul Bettencourt (R) House District 13 Austin, TX, 78711-2068 (512) 463-7476 11451 Katy Freeway, Suite 209 Leighton Schubert(R) (512) 463-0001 [email protected] Houston, TX 77079 P.O. Box 2910 www.ltgov.state.tx.us (713) 464-0282 Austin, TX 78768 Texas Board of Education (512) 463-0600 Texas Land Commissioner Michael Williams Senate District 11 House District 15 The Honorable George P. Bush William B. Travis Building Larry Taylor (R) Steve Toth General Land Office 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 6117 Broadway, Suite 122 8105 Kuykendahl Rd., Suite 200 1700 N. Congress Ave. (512) 463-9734 Pearland, TX 77581 The Woodlands, TX 77382 Austin, TX 78701-1495 [email protected] (281) 485-9800 (800) 998-4GLO (4456) (832)562.2883 www.glo.texas.gov Texas Senate Senate District 13 Rodney Ellis (D) House District 16 www.senate.state.tx.us Will Metcalf (R) Comptroller of Public Accounts 440 Louisiana, Suite 575 326 1/2 N. Main Street, Suite 110 The Honorable Glenn Hegar Houston, TX 77002 Austin contact info for all state senators: Conroe, TX 77301 Lyndon B. Johnson State Office Bldg. (713) 236-0306 P. O. Box 12068 (936) 539-0028 111 East 17th Street Austin, TX 78711-2068 Austin, TX 78774 Senate District 15 (512) 463-01+senator’s district number House District 18 (800) 252-5555 John Whitmire (D) e-mail format: firstname.lastname@senate. John Otto (R) www.controller.texas.gov state.tx.us 803 Yale Street Houston, TX 77007 P.O. Box 985 (713) 864-8701 Dayton, TX 77535 Secretary of State The Lieutenant Governor serves as president of (936) 258-8135 Carlos Cascos the State Senate. P.O. Box 12697 Senate District 17 Austin, TX 78711-2697 Joan Huffman (R) House District 23 (512) 463-5770 P.O. Box 541774 Wayne Faircloth (D) Houston, TX 77254 www.sos.state.tx.us P.O. Box 2910 (281) 980-3500 Austin, TX 78768 (512) 463-0600

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House District 24 House District 129 House District 137 House District 145 Greg Bonnen (R) Dennis Paul (R) Gene Wu Carol Alvarado (D) 174 Calder Road, Ste 116 17225 El Camino Real Blvd, Suite 415 6500 Rookin, Building C 2900 Woodridge Dr., Suite 305 League City, TX 77573 Houston, TX (281) 488-8900 Houston, TX 77074 Houston, TX 77087 (281) 338-0924 (713)271-3900 (713) 649-6563 House District 25 House District 130 Dennis Bonnen (R) Allen Fletcher (R) House District 138 House District 146 122 E. Myrtle 25222 Ronald Reagan Memorial Hwy Dwayne Bohac (R) Boris L. Miles (D) Angleton, TX 77515 Bldg 9, Suite 199 2600 Gessner Rd, Suite 212 5302 Almeda, Suite A (979) 848-1770 Cypress, TX 77429 Houston, TX 77080 Houston, TX 77004 (281) 373-5454 (713) 460-2800 (713) 665-8322 House District 26 Rick Miller House District 131 House District 139 House District 147 130 Industrial Blvd., Suite 126 Alma Allen (D) Sylvester Turner (D) Garnet F. Coleman (D) Sugar Land, TX 77478 10101 Fondren Road, Suite 500 6915 Antoine Street, Suite E 5445 Almeda, Suite 501 Houston, TX 77096 Houston, TX 77091 Houston, TX 77004 House District 27 (713) 776-0505 (713) 683-6363 (713) 520-5355 Ron Reynolds 2440 Texas Parkway, Suite 102 House District 132 House District 140 House District 148 Missouri City, TX 77489 Mike Schofield(R) Armando Walle (D) Jessica Farrar (D) (281) 208-3574 1550 Foxlake Dr, Suite 120 150 West Parker Road, Suite 700 P.O. Box 30099 Houston, TX 77084 Houston, TX 77076 Houston, TX 77249 House District 28 (281) 578-8484 (713) 694-8620 (713) 691-6912 John Zerwas (R) P.O Box 434 House District 133 House District 141 House District 149 Simonton, TX 77476 Jim Murphy (R) Senfronia Thompson (D) Hubert Vo (D) (281) 533-9042 9525 Katy Freeway 10527 Homestead Road 7474 South Kirkwood Ave., Suite 106 Suite 215 Houston, TX 77016 Houston , TX 77072 House District 29 Houston, Texas 77024 (713) 633-3390 (281) 988-0212 Ed Thompson (713) 465-8800 2341 N. Galveston Ave., Suite 120 House District 142 House District 150 Pearland, Texas 77581 House District 134 Harold V. Dutton Jr. (D) Debbie Riddle (R) Sarah Davis (R) 8799 N. Loop East, Suite 200 17207 Kuykendahl, Suite 108 House District 126 24 Greenway Plaza, Sute 1400 Houston, TX 77029 Spring, TX 77379 Patricia Harless (R) Houston, TX 77098 (713) 692-9192 (281) 257-4222 6605 Cypresswood Drive, Suite 275 (713) 521-4474 Spring, TX 77379 House District 143 (281) 376-4114 House District 135 Ana Hernandez Luna (D) Gary Elkins (R) 1233 Mercury Drive House District 127 9601 Jones Road, Suite 215 Houston, TX 77029 Dan Huberty (R) Houston, TX 77065 (713) 675-8596 4501 Magnolia Cove, Suite 201 (832) 912-8380 Kingwood, TX 77345 House District 144 (281) 360-9410 House District 136 Gilbert Peña Tony Dale P.O. Box 2910 House District 128 Room E1.410, Capitol Extension Austin, TX 78768 Wayne Smith (R) P.O. Box 291 (512) 463-0600 909 Decker Drive, Suite 104 Austin, TX 78768 Baytown, TX 77520 (512) 463-0696 (832) 556-2002

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Baylor College of Medicine Department of Civil and Environmental Office of Envrionmental Safety Engineering BCM M.D. Anderson Hall - BCMA 235E ceve.rice.edu 1 Baylor Plaza Houston, TX 77030 Department of Earth Science (713) 798-4799 earthscience.rice.edu [email protected] Biosciences at Rice Lonestar College biosciences.rice.edu 4141 Victory Dr Professional Master of Environmental Analysis Houston, TX and Decision Making (281) 810-5602 www.profms.rice.edu/environmental

www.lonestar.edu/library/14895.htm Shell Center for Sustainability [email protected] shellcenter.rice.edu (936) 273-7393 Texas A&M University Prairie View A&M 1237 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843-1237 100 University Dr, (979) 845-3211 Prairie View, TX 77446 Multiple Environmental Programs available in (936) 261-3311 various colleges and degree plans.

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Texas A&M University - Dr. Emmanuel Nzewi Galveston [email protected] 200 Seawolf Pkwy, Galveston, TX 77554 (409) 740-4411 (936) 261-1658 Department of Marine Sciences Rice University Dr. Keyong Park 6100 Main Street www.tamug.edu/mars/ Houston, TX 77005-1892 (713) 348-0000 South Texas College of Law www.rice.edu 1303 San Jacinto http://sustainability.rice.edu/ Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-8040 Richard Johnson, Director of Sustainability, www.stcl.edu (713) 348-5408 [email protected] Environmental Law Society www.stcl.edu/students/els/ELS_Home.html Center for the Study of Environment and Society (CSES) www.ruf.rice.edu

106 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 107 Area Universities Texas Southern University Environmental Management Program, School Environmental 3100 Cleburne of Business Hotlines Houston, TX 77004 Lisa Gossett, Professor (713) 313-7011 (281) 283-3257 www.tsu.edu Diseases and Health manufacturers, and product response teams. College of Science and Technology University of Houston- science.tsu.edu Downtown American Lung Association HelpLine Clean Up Hotline One Main Street (800) LUNG-USA, (800) 586-4872 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Professional Program in Environmental Health Houston, TX 77002 Individuals can call the Lung HelpLine to (800) CLEAN UP (253-2687) http://www.tsu.edu/academics/colleges__ (713) 221-8000 receive free information from registered www.earth911.com schools/College_of_Pharmacy_and_ www.uhd.edu nurses, respiratory therapists, and quit-smoking Provides community-specific environmental Health_Sciences/Departments_Programs/ www.uhd.edu/sustainability specialists about lung health issues and quit- information on many topics, including EnvironmentalHealth.php smoking tips. recycling, composting, waste disposal, and air Deaprtment of Natural Sciences, Environmental and water quality. Also see member listing for TSU Barbara Science Cancer Information Service Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs. www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/sciences/ns/ National Institutes of Health Environmental Justice Hotline (800) 422-6237 US EPA University of Houston University of St. Thomas www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis (800) 962-6215 [email protected] 4800 Calhoun 3800 Montrose Provides information about cancer, and referrals Established to receive calls from concerned Houston, TX 77004 Houston, TX 77006 to proper sources for answers to questions. citizens about justice issues in their (713) 743-2255 (713) 522-7911 communities, the purpose of the hotline is www.uh.edu www.stthom.edu Centers for Disease Control (800) CDC-INFO 2323-4636 to make information easily accessible to the public and to the media, and to assist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Environmental Science and Studies www.cdc.gov resolution of environmental justice issues. The Engineering Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Chair Provides information about topics such as hotline is answered by staff of the Office of Dr. Abdeldjelil “DJ” Belarbi, Director (713) 525-3894 diseases and health, vaccines, traveler’s health, Environmental Justice. (713) 743-4250 toxic and chemical health hazards. www.cive.uh.edu University of Texas The Mesothelioma Center Environmental Violations Hotlines School of Public Health Texas Commision on Environmental Quality Environment, Energy and Natural Resources www.asbestos.com/exposure/environmental.php 1200 Herman Pressler Blvd. (888) 777-3186 Center at the University of Houston Law Center Houston, TX 77030 National Capital Poison Center (800) 832-8224 www.law.uh.edu/EENRCenter/ (713) 500-9000 (800) 222-1222 Texas residents can use these lines to report www.sph.uth.tmc.edu environmental violations, such as unauthorized Environmental and Energy Law and Policy www.poison.org Gives advice for emergency treatment of discharges and spills. Journal Southwest Center For Occupational and poisoning, accidental ingestion, and intentional www.law.uh.edu/eelpj Environmental Health drug overdoses. Open 24 hours, seven days a Harris County Pollution Control Hotline Elaine Symanski, Director week. (713) 920-2831 University of Houston- www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/research/centers/swcoeh This number can be used to report pollution Clear Lake Environmental Toxins and incidents such as trash dumping and unmanaged 2700 Bay Area Boulevard Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics sewage in Harris County Houston, TX 77058 Center Pollution (281) 283-7600 www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/mleland/ National Pesticide Information Center Chemtrec Emergency Hotline www.uhcl.edu (800) 858-7378 Chemical Transportation Emergency Center www.npic.orst.edu (800) 424-9300 Department of Environmental Science, [email protected] www.chemtrec.com School of Science and Computer Engineering A cooperative effort of Oregon State University Identifies unknown chemicals, advises Chunlong Zhang, Professor and the EPA, this hotline offers science-based concerning response methods and procedures (281) 283-3746 information about a wide variety of pesticide for handling chemicals and situations, related subjects and serves as a source of provides help in contacting shippers, carriers,

108 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 2015-2016 Environmental Resource Guide 109 Environmental Hotlines Environmental Hotlines factual chemical, health, and environmental Call this number for information about safe will assist game wardens in apprehending US Government Printing Office Federal information about more than 600 pesticide disposal and storage of household hazardous persons who are violating the hunting and Digital System (FDsys) active ingredients incorporated into over 50,000 waste, as well as suggestions for less toxic fishing regulations of Texas. gpo.gov different products registered for use in the products for home and garden. United States. Kills and Spills Team Comprehensive database of US laws, federal Indoor Air Quality Hotline Texas Parks and Wildlife Department government documents, and publications. Smoking Vehicle Program US EPA (281) 842-8100 Fill in the question form for help from a GPO Texas Commission of Envrionmental Quality (800) 293-0753, ext: 2444 or 2428 librarian. (800) 453-SMOG (7664) www.epa.gov/iaq/ Wetlands Helpline www.smokingvehicle.org Disaster Assistance US EPA Toxic Substance Control Act Hotline FEMA Office Use this line to report vehicle polluting by US EPA (800) 832-7828 or (214) 655-6444 Federal Emergency asManagement Agency giving the license number of the offending (202) 554-1404 (800) 621-FEMA(3362) vehicle. Information about how to curb excess Provides information regarding wetlands www.fema.gov pollution is then sent to the vehicle’s owner. Provides information and materials about protection and offers instructions for reporting asbestos and asbestos removal violations. Provides updates on legislation Use this number to apply for aid for disaster Superfund Hotline regarding wetlands protection, and distributes assistance. (800) 424-9346 Wildlife and Natural Resources educational material upon request. Provides assistance to the public and regulated community in understanding the EPA’s Sea Turtle Hotline Other regulation’s and policy regarding brownfields, including Superfund and EPCRA programs. (866) TURTLE-5 (962-8535) or (866) 887-8535 Consumer Product Safety Commission (800) 638-2772 US-EPA National Response Center Call if you spot a sea turtle, egg, or hatchlings [email protected] [email protected] on the beach of the Texas Gulf Coast. www.cpsc.gov (800) 424-8802 To report releases of hazardous substances. The To report a dangerous product or a product Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network National Response Center (NRC) is the sole related injury. Provides information about federal point of contact for reporting oil and (800) 9-MAMMAL(962-6625) consumer safety and guidelines for asbestos, chemical spills formaldehyde, lime, and air pollutants, as well This number can be used to report stranded as product recall information. Building and Household marine mammals along the Texas Gulf Coast Hazardous Materials Lone Star Notification Center (713) 432-0365 (800) 545-6005 US Geological Survey Clearinghouse Energy Star Hotline Call local 811 (888) 782-7937 (888) ASK-USGS (275-8747) www.lsnconcecall.com [email protected] www.ask.usgs.gov www.lonestar811.com Answers questions and sends materials to Call to receive helpful information regarding interested persons about water resources Call this notification center 48 hours before your household products. Energy star covers including public drinking water, natural excavating to help locate underground utility new homes, most of the building sector, hazards, biological resources, and other lines. residential heating and cooling equipment, subjects. major appliances, office equipment, lighting, Safe Drinking Water Hotline and consumer electronics. Texas Wildlife Crime Stoppers (800) 426-4791 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department www.epa.gov/safewater Household Hazardous Waste Information (800) 792-4263 This hotline provides the public with City of Houston TPWD.texas.gov information about the policies and regulations (713) 551-7355 regarding drinking water and drinking water www.houstontx.goc/solidwaste/hhw.html Help stop illegal hunting and fishing in Texas. safety. Use this hotline if you have information which

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