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Air Quality Research and Monitoring
HARC
HARC studies Houston's air quality and finds solutions to help our neighborhoods breathe cleaner, he…
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Bayou Greenways Trail and Park Network
Houston Parks Board
A $220 million initiative creating 150 miles of connected parks and trails along nine major bayous.
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Beyond the Bayous Regional Greenspace Expansion
Houston Parks Board
Houston's plan to build connected green spaces and trails along railways and roads, bringing parks c…
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Bird Survey and Conservation Volunteer Program
Houston Audubon
Volunteer opportunities for habitat restoration, bird surveys, and sanctuary trail maintenance.
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Community Air Monitoring Network
Air Alliance Houston
Over 30 resident-hosted air quality monitors tracking pollution across Houston neighborhoods.
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Community Gardens Program
Urban Harvest
Join over 160 community gardens across Houston where neighbors grow fresh food together and strength…
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Community Resilience Initiatives
HARC
HARC helps Houston neighborhoods prepare for flooding and environmental challenges by connecting res…
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Environmental Education Programs for All Ages
Houston Audubon
Houston Audubon brings hands-on nature education to schools and communities, teaching us about the a…
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Environmental Justice Research and Policy
Bullard Center at TSU
Multi-disciplinary research on disproportionate environmental burdens facing communities of color.
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Gulf-Houston Regional Conservation Plan
Houston Wilderness
A decade-long collaborative plan guiding regional conservation goals for protected lands.
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HBCU Environmental Justice Climate Corps
Bullard Center at TSU
A five-week summer internship training HBCU students in climate research, GIS, and community advocac…
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Houston Ship Channel TREES Program
Houston Wilderness
A 10-year initiative planting native Super Tree species along 25 miles of the Houston Ship Channel.
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Oyster Gardening Volunteer Program
Galveston Bay Foundation
Train with neighbors to grow oysters that naturally filter our bay waters - one oyster cleans 50 gal…
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Permaculture Design Certification Program
Urban Harvest
Over 100 hours of authorized permaculture training with scholarships for underserved communities.
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Sam Houston Greenbelt Network
Houston Wilderness
A regional conservation network connecting green corridors across the Greater Houston area.
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Water Resources and Sustainability
HARC
HARC studies Houston's water challenges to help our city prepare for floods, droughts, and ensure cl…
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Wetland Walks and Watershed Visits
Bayou City Waterkeeper
Free guided walks through Houston's wetlands teach residents how these natural systems protect our c…
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