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Our Air & Water
Communities across Houston are protecting our air and water
Environmental advocates, community scientists, and neighbors are protecting Houston's air, water, and land.
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Air QualityHouston has some of the worst air quality in the country. The monitors, regulations, and organizations tracking what we breathe.Animal WelfareShelters, rescue organizations, spay/neuter programs, and the people caring for Houston's animals.Bayou RestorationHouston's bayous are its lifeline. The cleanup, restoration, and ecological work bringing them back to health.
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Across Houston — from your block to the whole city. Find nearby places, resources, events, and neighbors building community close to home.
Happening this week
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Texas House Natural Resources Committee Hearing — 6/23/2026Texas House of Representatives
Who’s doing the work
Galveston Bay Foundation
2 things in this ecosystem
Bullard Center at TSU
3 things in this ecosystem
Bayou Preservation Association
Bayou Preservation Association is Houstons longest-running environmental nonprofit, celebrating, protecting, and restoring the natural richness of all bayous and streams for over 55 years. BPA engages thousands of volunteers annually in cleanups, restoration, and advocacy for healthy waterways.
Trees for Houston
3 things in this ecosystem
Citizens Environmental Coalition
Citizens Environmental Coalition has connected over 100 environmental organizations across Greater Houston since 1971, fostering dialogue, education, and collaboration on environmental issues. CEC helps residents connect with organizations working on environmental solutions across the Gulf Coast region.
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3 major flood events since 2015
Major flood events
Source: Harris County Flood Control
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In their own words
Every time it rains more than an inch, my street turns into a river. I have lost two cars.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
We sandbagged again last week. This is the third time since January.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
My kids cannot get to school when it floods. We miss days every month.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
Insurance dropped us. Nobody will cover this zip code anymore.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
The drainage project was promised in 2021. Still waiting.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
Flooded in Tax Day, Memorial Day, Harvey. Three floods in two years.
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The bigger picture
Our Air & Water doesn't exist in a vacuum. Everything is connected.