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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. 2015 Environmental Resource Guide 2015 Environmental Resource Guide 7 CEC Member Groups 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: Houston 11 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
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