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Houston Sierra Club (local branch of the Sierra Club) holds outings for outdoor activities: hiking, camping, bicycling, backpacking, kayaking, etc. These include local one-day events, weekend trips, and week long trips to National Parks and other destinations.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- WEBINAR: New Trains for Texas?Link visible for attendees
High Speed Rail Alliance Webinar:
New Trains for Texas?
Friday, September 6 at 12pm CT on ZoomLink to register:
Webinar Registration - ZoomAmtrak and Texas Central Partners have made headlines since partnering last year to explore high-speed rail for the Lone Star State. But the proposed 200-mph line connecting Dallas and Houston is not the only project in development. Texas received several other Corridor ID grants to do initial planning for new or improved train service to many other communities, including Fort Worth and San Antonio.
The Federal Railroad Administration's long-distance study also raised the possibility of turning Dallas-Fort Worth into a major hub for interregional trains that would connect to cities such as Denver, Kansas City, and Atlanta. Additionally, local leaders are calling for more frequency on existing trains like Amtrak's Texas Eagle and Heartland Flyer. In this talk, we'll hear from Peter LeCody, President of Texas Rail Advocates.
High Speed Rail Alliance (hsrail.org)
For archived and upcoming webinars:
Events | High Speed Rail Alliance (hsrail.org) - Houston Monthly Meeting: Improving Surface Water Quality in TexasLink visible for attendees
This meeting will be conducted using Zoom. Everyone is welcome.
7:20 - 7:30 pm: Time for log in, announcements, meet & greet.
Featured program presentation starts at 7:30 pm.This program requires advance registration at this Zoom link:
Meeting Registration - ZoomSeptember Program Topic:
A Stream Come True: Improving Surface Water Quality in TexasThis month our speaker will be Dr. Evgenia Spears, the new
Water Program Coordinator for the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter.As Texas continues to grow, the pressure on its water resources intensifies, necessitating more stringent and comprehensive water policies to protect the 'lifeblood' of the Lone Star State. Fast population growth, land use changes, increasing industrialization, and worsening droughts are among the key factors affecting water quality in Texas water bodies. To help mitigate these impacts and protect public health and the environment, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) establishes and updates surface water quality standards every three years. Public participation is a critical part of this process, as required by the Clean Water Act. With around 40% of the state's surface water bodies currently impaired and demographic projections predicting a near doubling of the Texas population within the next 50 years, Texans' involvement in water quality protection is more important than ever. Join us as we explore the current state of Texas surface waters and learn how you can contribute to shaping water quality decisions in our state.
Speaker's Background:
Dr. Evgenia Spears recently joined the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter as the Water Program Coordinator. Prior to this role, she was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M University, where she contributed to the development of major natural resource strategic planning documents for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. She has also worked with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as a Watershed Coordinator, providing statewide public outreach and education on best practices to protect water resources. Dr. Spears envisions a future for Texas where water is not only clean and abundant but also accessible to everyone. She is confident that by committing to responsible stewardship and working together, we can make this vision a reality. - Bay Area Sierra Club Meeting: Updates on Flood Mitigation & Carbon SequestrationLink visible for attendees
The September meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
Starts 6:30 pm for social time; 7:00 pm for program.
Here is the link for the meeting on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4168201898?pwd=MzBpZ2hvUVFMckw4anlldTh6Tkh3dz09September Meeting Program:
Updates on Flood Mitigation in the Bay Area, and
Issues with Carbon SequestrationDoug Peterson will provide updates on Flood Mitigation in the Bay Area, including a summary of Exploration Green, insights on the Galveston Bay Protection Park Plan and a report on the "Preparing for Growing Flooding Mitigation" Public Forum.
Kevin Beard will have a report on concerns related to carbon sequestration.
Bay Area meetings are on 3rd Wednesday of the month and start at 6:30pm for social hour; speaker and discussion from 7-8:30 pm.
- National Drive Electric Week: In-person & On-line Events, Sept. 27 - Oct. 6Link visible for attendees
National Drive Electric Week, Sep 27-Oct 6, 2024, is an annual nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Are you considering going electric? RSVP for an in-person or online event to learn from owners who have done so! Some of the online events focus on specific topics, which are listed. The link below takes one to a search engine for the various in-person and online events. Sierra Club is one of the sponsors of National Drive Electric Week.
Link for online and in-person events:
Attend National Drive Electric WeekAs of August 21, the following local in-person events are listed:
Air Terminal Museum, Hobby Airport, Saturday, 9/21
Friendswood, TX on Saturday, 9/28
Go to link above for further details for each.Note: Additional in-person events may be added during the month of September. Check the link for new additions in mid to late September.
Note: Online events often have specific themes or topics. Check the individual event description for details. Online events are also NOT listed sequentially by date. Scroll through the list for the date of each event.
Drive Electric Week - Home page:
National Drive Electric Week