Manager's Welcome
This is the March issue of the Houston-Galveston Area Council's (H-GAC's) Community and Environmental Planning (C&E) E-newsletter. We hope this monthly newsletter will keep you up to date on the wide variety of community planning, economic development and environmental planning programs going on at H-GAC. We want this information to be useful and are very interested in your feedback! If you have any questions about any of our programs, please feel free to contact me at 713-993-4560 or Jeff.Taebel@h-gac.com. To unsubscribe, add another subscriber or offer any comments on the e-newsletter, please e-mail cep_news@h-gac.com. To view the current and past editions of the e-newsletter, please visit:
www.h-gac.com/CEeNewsletter Please click on the links below to view information regarding each topic. IN THIS ISSUE
Celebrate Earth Day
2007 River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash
2006 Best Practices Parks and Natural Areas Honor Awardees Announced H-GAC MEETING NOTICES
Trash Bash Steering Committee Meeting
Environmental Awareness Roundtable
CRP Coordinated Monitoring Meeting
Trash Bash Steering Committee Meeting IN THIS ISSUE
Celebrate Earth Day
The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 to publicize the national importance of environmental protection. Twenty-million Americans participated in that first Earth Day to raise environmental awareness and promote ways to create a healthy, cleaner planet, such as: conserving wildlife and natural resources, encouraging pollution prevention activities, supporting civic participation, and developing a sense of environmental responsibility among the youth. That first Earth Day led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the passage of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.Now in its 37th year, Earth Day attracts millions of people to events held annually to increase public awareness about protecting the environment. Citizen groups, local governments, businesses, neighborhoods, schools, and individuals throughout the world celebrate the event by cleaning up parks and schools, teaching others, and learning about ways to reduce pollution. EPA's Earth Day web site offers you many tips and fun ways to protect the environment and your health every day. To learn what you can do in the home, around your neighborhood, in your school, or place of business, visit www.epa.gov/earthday. For even more ideas, visit www.earthday.gov. March 2006 nationwide online survey that asked people why they were replacing their electronic product and what they did with their old equipment.
Back to Top 2007 River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash
Start 2007 off the right way—mark March 31st on your calendar and join forces with thousands of dedicated volunteers cleaning Houston area waterways for the fourteenth annual River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash.
When someone litters in our community, some of that trash ends up in our storm drain system, eventually emptying into Galveston Bay. The trash that makes its way to area waterways is one component of non-point source pollution. We all contribute to non-point source pollution…the question is, what are you going to do about it? Make a commitment to "Clean It Like You Mean It" with your neighbors at any of the 16 Trash Bash clean up locations in the Houston–Galveston area. Mobilize your family, school, church, neighbors, and organizations to remove tons of trash and debris from the Galveston Bay watershed. Registration and check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. To expedite Trash Bash 2007 registration, visit www.trashbash.org to download a registration/liability form which you can fill out and bring with you to the event. All volunteers receive a commemorative t shirt and are invited to enjoy a free lunch, door prizes and environmental activities. Boy Scouts are encouraged to participate and earn credit towards merit badges. Visit www.trashbash.org to obtain more information including detailed driving directions and instructions for all 16 Trash Bash sites. Volunteer to "Clean It Like You Mean It" at the River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash!
Back to Top 2006 Best Practices Parks and Natural Areas Honor Awardees Announced
Houston-Galveston Area Council is proud to announce H-GAC's 2006 Best Practices in Parks and Natural Areas Honor Award Winners. These organizations have made an extraordinary impact on planning and project implementation for parks and natural areas in the region. H-GAC receives applications; the award committee reviews and selects recipients based on merit and accomplishments. These honor awards were presented at the H-GAC Board of Directors Meeting, February 20, 2007. In this first year, H-GAC is proud to present the following awards: HONOR AWARD IN REGIONAL PLANNING
Asakura Robinson Company LLC
Beltway 8 Regional Park Master Plan, Phase I Design
HONOR AWARD FOR REGIONAL PROJECT
Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Sabine-to Bagby Promenade HONOR AWARD FOR REGIONAL PROJECT
Harris County Flood Control District
Arthur Storey Stormwater Detention Basin and Park H-GAC also recognizes the following for outstanding contributions to the region in planning and projects:
Armand Bayou Nature Center
City of Sugar Land Parks Department
Clark Condon Associates, Inc
Greater Greenspoint Redevelopment Authority
Harris County Improvement District #4 (Energy Corridor)
The Park People
The Woodlands Community Service Corporation – Parks and Recreation
Trust for Public Land
For more information call 713-499-6653 or visit www.hgac.com
Back to Top H-GAC MEETING NOTICES Trash Bash Steering Committee Meeting
March 13, 2007
10:00 - 12:00
723 N. Drennan St.,Houston, TX 77003
Final plans will be discussed and supplies passed out to site coordinators. (bring your own lawn chair) Environmental Enforcement Roundtable
March 15, 2007
H-GAC Conference Room A
3555 Timmons, 2nd floor
Houston, TX 77027
Contact Amy Boyers for more information at 713.993.2441 or amy.boyers@h-gac.com'
Back to Top CRP Coordinated Monitoring Meeting
March 27, 2007
8:30 am
3555 Timmons
Houston, TX 77027
H-GAC's seven partners scheduled to appear throughout the day to discuss individual monitoring programs. Questions about area waterways should be directed to Jean Wright via e-mail at jean.wright@h-gac.com or at 713-499-6660.
Back to Top Trash Bash Steering Committee Meeting
March 28, 2007
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
H-GAC Conference Rm B
3555 Timmons
Houston, TX 77027
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