Senior Director, Conservation America Campaign
Environment Texas Latest Blog Posts
7/24/2020
For what would become the nation’s most effective conservation and recreation law, it was an awkward beginning.
7/17/2020
Texas is home to 39 ethylene oxide-emitting facilities -- more than any state in the country.
7/17/2020
Agency proposes waiving pollution control requirements at eight Texas coal-fired power plants.
7/16/2020
Check out the following list of some of our favorite ocean livestreams. These livestreams dive deep into the big blue sea, exploring everything from jellies to coral reefs.
6/29/2020
With solar panels becoming more affordable to consumers, you may be considering equipping your home with solar power. But for Texans who can choose their electric provider (e.g. Houston and Dallas, not Austin and San Antonio), the different plans from energy providers charging different rates with unique buyback plans can be confusing. As a prospective solar citizen, which electric company offers the best deal?
6/28/2020
The Texas Water Development Board will require all projects submited to its Flood Infrastructure Fund to consider nature-based features in their proposals.
6/26/2020
Seven of our summer interns testified in a public meeting last week about the importance of protecting critical habitat in the Gulf of Mexico by expanding Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
6/10/2020
Rain gardens, green roofs and other nature based infrastructure help mitigate flooding and reduce water pollution.
6/8/2020
The Great American Outdoors Act is a bipartisan effort pledging to help restore our parks to their former glory and help America rediscover the great outdoors