Resource Guide

2009
Environmental
Resource
Guide
CEC appreciates the generous support of the

Brown Foundation, the Eliza and Harris
Kempner Fund, Baker Hughes Foundation,
and HEB for the publication of this year’s
guide.
Many thanks also to Houston Endowment,

The Hobby Family Foundation, The Jacob
and Terese Hershey Foundation, and Earth
Share of Texas for ongoing program support
of CEC.
The 2008-2009 Environmental Resource Guide is published by:
Citizens' Environmental Coalition

6420 Richmond Avenue, Suite 658
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 524-4232
www.cechouston.org
Additional copies of this guide are available upon request.
© 2008 Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Table Of Contents
Board, Staff and Founders 4

About the CEC 5
CEC Member Groups by Category 7
CEC Member Groups - Alphabetically 12
Government Agencies 61
Area Counties 67
Area Cities 72
State Elected Officials 77
Elected Official Resources 82
Area Universities 83
Environmental Hotlines 85
2009-2010 Environmental Resource Guide 3
Board, Staff and Founders
Board, Staff and Founders
Board of Directors
President: Rachel Powers

Treasurer: Tim Lewis
Secretary: Suzzanne Chapman
Past President: Julie Hendricks
Trustees:
Ginger Coleman
Jeff Downing
Scott Barnes
Maury Harris
Kim Kaiser
Brian Malarkey
Shawn McFarland
Karl Pepple
Alexander Webb
Michele Wilkins
Staff
Guyleene Ebersole, Bookkeeper

Katie Molina, Manager
Page Slocum, News Editor
Founders
Helen Anderson
Anne Heesch Coates
Kay Crooker
Hana Ginzbarg
Ada Grundy
Gabrielle Hale
Terry Hershey
Diana Hobby
Ann Weir Jones
Letty Knapp
Marian Monsen
Cynthia Rowan Taylor
Marjorie Milby
Lucie Wray Todd
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About CEC
About the Citizens' Environmental Coalition
The Citizens' Environmental Coalition is an alliance of diverse nonprofit, governmental, and

educational organizations whose activities impact our environment and quality of life in the
Houston-Galveston area. Our 96 member organizations cover a broad spectrum, including
professional associations, conservation groups, and activists.
The Citizens’ Environmental Coalition was founded in 1970 by an outstanding group of

women who were proactive in the environmental causes of the day. They successfully
lobbied for many quality of life issues. They saved Buffalo Bayou from being straightened
and lined with concrete, they created a nature center at Armand Bayou, and they built safe
places to ride bicycles – just to name a few. These visionary women saw that there was a real
need for all the local environmental groups to communicate with each other, to coordinate
their efforts, and to support each other. They created the CEC to serve that need.
Originally, the Coalition published a joint calendar listing the activities of member groups in
order to avoid conflicting events and duplication of programs. Soon the annual Environ-
mental Resource Guide was born, an answering service was established, and community
forums were organized.
Thirty-eight years later, communication remains our mission. We work to foster dialogue
and collaboration regarding environmental issues, and serve as an information clearinghouse
for our member groups and the community at large through the following programs:
Environmental News Update. This free weekly newsletter is e-mailed to more than
8,000 subscribers. It covers environmental news from our 13-county region, and focuses on
local environmental topics, legislative news, and updates on our member groups’ activities.
This e-news also lists Green Jobs and Green Grants, and provides a calendar of special
events. In addition, it links readers to national and international news stories that have a
bearing on our local community.
CEC Website (www.cechouston.org) This important tool offers a link to each of

our member groups’ Websites, a comprehensive calendar of all environmental events hosted
by our member groups, Green Jobs listings, and archives of our past weekly newsletters. The
2008 Resource Guide is also available on the website.
Information & Referral. CEC serves as a call and email service center to help direct
environmental inquiries to the appropriate organizations.
Environmental Resource Guide. This annual publication provides a hard-copy

directory of our member organizations and other important contact information. It is widely
distributed to our school districts and to the community at large.
Annual Meeting. CEC holds an annual meeting each spring to gather activists to
exchange ideas and discuss a timely topic which affects our environmental community.

About CEC
Synergy Awards. Since 1997, the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition has hosted the
annual Synergy Awards event to recognize local individuals and organizations for their nota-
ble environmental projects and achievements. The winners are chosen from nominations
made by the environmental community at large.
Leadership Luncheons. CEC hosts regular, informal gatherings to foster discussion

and coordination on specific topics or problems. Our role is to arrange the meetings, invite
the appropriate people in, introduce the participants to each other, and then to facilitate their
dialogue for the benefit of our environmental community.
Outreach. The CEC staff, board members, and volunteers are available for speaking
engagements concerning the general state of the environment in our region and for hosting
tables at environmental fairs. The CEC also co-sponsors outreach events with other groups.
If you would like to join CEC as we foster dialogue and collaboration on environmental
issues and provide an information clearinghouse for the benefit of our community, please
call the CEC at 713-524-4232 for membership information.
CEC is also a member of EarthShare, Texas, which supports the work of participating
environmental organizations through payroll deductions. To contribute, see
www.earthshare-texas.org
Donations to CEC are accepted directly or via Network for Good on our website
www.cechouston.org. CEC welcomes your support!

Citizens’ Environmental Coalition
Member Groups by Category
Air Quality Earth Share of Texas
American Lung Association Energy Corridor Management District
BikeHouston Greener Living in Houston
Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac- Hermann Park Conservancy
tion Now (CLEAN) Houston-Galveston Area Council
Earth Share of Texas Houston Tomorrow
Electric Auto Association Houston Urban Gardeners
Environmental Defense Fund Native Plant Society of Texas
GHASP Progressive Forum
Green Team America Rice Design Alliance
Gulf Restoration Network Scenic Houston
Health Professionals for Clean Air Surfrider Foundation
Houston Advanced Research Center Trees for Houston
Houston-Galveston Area Council Urban Harvest
Houston Urban Gardeners U.S. Green Building Council
Pleasantville Environmental Coalition Wildlife Rehab & Education
Progressive Forum
Sierra Club Bayous
Surfrider Foundation Armand Bayou Nature Center
Trees for Houston Buffalo Bayou Partnership
White Oak Bayou Association Bayou Preservation Association
Braes Bayou Association
Animals/Wildlife/Rehabilitation Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac-
Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition tion Now (CLEAN)
Earth Share of Texas Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Earth Share of Texas
Help Endangered Animals Ridley Turtles Energy Corridor Management District
(HEART) Galveston Bay Foundation
Houston Advanced Research Center Green Team America
Houston Audubon Gulf Restoration Network
Houston Climate Protection Alliance Houston Audubon
Katy Prairie Conservancy Houston-Galveston Area Council
Legacy Land Trust Houston Wilderness
Living Planet Foundation Katy Prairie Conservancy
Native Plant Society of Texas Legacy Land Trust
Nature Conservancy Native Plant Society of Texas
SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc. Plastic Pollution Texas
Surfrider Foundation Sierra Club
TWRC Wildlife Center Surfrider Foundation
White Oak Bayou Association Trees for Houston
Wildlife Rehab & Education White Oak Bayou Association
Architecture/Community Develop- Beautification

ment/Urban Issues Braes Bayou Association
American Institute of Architects Energy Corridor Management District
BikeHouston Green Team America
Blueprint Houston Hermann Park Conservancy
Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition Houston Urban Gardeners

CEC Member Groups by Category
Houston Wilderness Gulf Restoration Network

Keep Houston Beautiful Houston Advanced Research Center
Living Planet Foundation Houston Audubon
Native Plant Society of Texas Houston Climate Protection Alliance
SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc. Houston-Galveston Area Council
Scenic Houston Houston Tomorrow
Student Conservation Association Houston Wilderness
Trees for Houston Legacy Land Trust
White Oak Bayou Association Living Planet Foundation
Nature Conservancy
Children’s Activities Progressive Forum
Artist Boat Sierra Club
BikeHouston Surfrider Foundation
Children At Risk Trees for Houston
Council for Environmental Education
The Children’s Museum of Houston’s Conservation
EcoStation Armand Bayou Nature Center
Earth Share of Texas Artist Boat
Friends of Mandell Park Bayou Preservation Association
Friends of Sheldon Lake State Park Braes Bayou Association
Galveston Bay Foundation Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac-
Gulf Restoration Network tion Now (CLEAN)
Hermann Park Conservancy Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Earth Share of Texas
Houston Audubon Electric Auto Association
Houston Wilderness Galveston Bay Conservation & Preserva-
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center tion Association
Katy Prairie Conservancy Galveston Bay Foundation
Legacy Land Trust Green Team America
Living Planet Foundation Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Gulf Restoration Network
Native Plant Society of Texas Hermann Park Conservancy
Nature Discovery Center Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Houston Audubon
Learning Center Houston Climate Protection Alliance
Sierra Club Houston-Galveston Area Council
Surfrider Foundation Houston Renewable Energy Group
Techs and Trainers Houston Urban Gardeners
Texas Diaper Free Houston Wilderness
Trees for Houston Katy Prairie Conservancy
Urban Harvest Legacy Land Trust
Living Planet Foundation
Climate Memorial Park Conservancy
Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac- Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
tion Now (CLEAN) Native Plant Society of Texas
Earth Share of Texas Nature Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund Outdoor Nature Club
Galveston Bay Foundation Piney Woods Wildlife Society
GHASP Plastic Pollution Texas
Green Team America Progressive Forum
Greener Living in Houston SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc.

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Alliance

Learning Center Piney Woods Wildlife Society
Sierra Club Planned Parenthood
Student Conservation Association Progressive Forum
Surfrider Foundation SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc.
Texas Diaper Free Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental
Trust for Public Land Learning Center
TWRC Wildlife Center Student Conservation Association
Waterborne Education Center Surfrider Foundation
White Oak Bayou Association Techs and Trainers
Wildlife Rehab & Education Texas Diaper Free
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conser- Texas Master Naturalist
vancy TWRC Wildlife Center
Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Urban Harvest
Waterborne Education Center
Education White Oak Bayou Association
American Lung Association Wildlife Rehab & Education
Armand Bayou Nature Center Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.
Artist Boat
BikeHouston Environmental Justice/Policy
The Children’s Museum of Houston’s American Lung Association
EcoStation Bayou Preservation Association
Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac- Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac-
tion Now (CLEAN) tion Now (CLEAN)
Council for Environmental Education Earth Share of Texas
Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition Electric Auto Association
Electric Auto Association Galveston Baykeeper
Environmental Educators’ Exchange GHASP
Environmental Institute of Houston Gulf Restoration Network
Friends of Mandell Park Health Professionals for Clean Air
Friends of W. 11th Street Park Houston Advanced Research Center
Galveston Bay Foundation Houston Audubon
GHASP Houston Climate Protection Alliance
Green Team America Living Planet Foundation
Greener Living in Houston Native Plant Society of Texas
Gulf Restoration Network Pleasantville Environmental Coalition
Health Professionals for Clean Air Progressive Forum
Help Endangered Animals Ridley Turtles Scenic Houston
(HEART) Sierra Club
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Surfrider Foundation
Houston Audubon Texas Campaign for the Environment
Houston Renewable Energy Group
Houston Urban Gardeners Flooding
Houston Wilderness Braes Bayou Association
Legacy Land Trust Bayou Preservation Association
Living Planet Foundation Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition
Memorial Park Conservancy Earth Share of Texas
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Energy Corridor Management District
Native Plant Society of Texas Galveston Bay Foundation
Nature Discovery Center Gulf Restoration Network
Organic Horticulture Business-Education Houston Climate Protection Alliance

Houston-Galveston Area Council Houston Climate Protection Alliance

Katy Prairie Conservancy Houston Urban Gardeners
Legacy Land Trust Houston Wilderness
Native Plant Society of Texas Planned Parenthood
Sierra Club Progressive Forum
Surfrider Foundation Surfrider Foundation
Trees for Houston Urban Harvest
White Oak Bayou Association
Historic Preservation
Galveston Bay Issues American Institute of Architects
Artist Boat Armand Bayou Nature Center
Earth Share of Texas Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac-
Galveston Bay Conservation & Preserva- tion Now (CLEAN)
tion Association Greater Houston Preservation Alliance
Galveston Bay Foundation Green Team America
Galveston Baykeeper Gulf Restoration Network
Gulf Restoration Network Living Planet Foundation
Houston Advanced Research Center Memorial Park Conservancy
Houston Audubon SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc.
Houston Climate Protection Alliance
Houston-Galveston Area Council Organic Food/Plants/Gardening
Houston Wilderness Central City Co-op
Native Plant Society of Texas Friends of Mandell Park
Plastic Pollution Texas Houston Climate Protection Alliance
SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc. Houston-Galveston Area Council
Sierra Club Houston Urban Gardeners
Surfrider Foundation Native Plant Society of Texas
White Oak Bayou Association Organic Horticulture Business-Education
Alliance
Global Issues Progressive Forum
Bridges to Sustainability Institute Texas Master Naturalists
Earth Share of Texas Urban Harvest
Green Team America
Houston Advanced Research Center Parks and Nature Centers
Houston Climate Protection Alliance Armand Bayou Nature Center
Living Planet Foundation Braes Bayou Association
Native Plant Society of Texas Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition
Nature Conservancy Earth Share of Texas
Progressive Forum Energy Corridor Management District
Friends of Mandell Park
Health Friends of Sheldon Lake State Park
American Lung Association Friends of W. 11th Street Park
BikeHouston Green Team America
Citizens’ League for Environmental Ac- Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
tion Now (CLEAN) Gulf Restoration Network
Earth Share of Texas Hermann Park Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
GHASP Houston Audubon
Green Team America Houston Wilderness
Gulf Restoration Network Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Health Professionals for Clean Air Katy Prairie Conservancy

Legacy Land Trust Houston Parks Board

Living Planet Foundation Houston Urban Gardeners
Memorial Park Conservancy Houston Wilderness
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Memorial Park Conservancy
Nature Discovery Center Native Plant Society of Texas
Plastic Pollution Texas SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc.
SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc. Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Learning Center Surfrider Foundation
Sierra Club White Oak Bayou Association
Surfrider Foundation
Trees for Houston Transportation
White Oak Bayou Association BikeHouston
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conser- Citizens’ Transportation Coalition
vancy Earth Share of Texas
Electric Auto Association
Professional Societies/Industry Groups Energy Corridor Management District
American Institute of Architects Environmental Defense Fund
Energy Corridor Management District GHASP
Gulf Restoration Network Gulf Restoration Network
Health Professionals for Clean Air Houston Advanced Research Center
Native Plant Society of Texas Houston Climate Protection Alliance
Organic Horticulture Business-Education Houston-Galveston Area Council
Alliance Sierra Club
Texas Association of Environmental Pro- Surfrider Foundation
fessionals White Oak Bayou Association
Recycling/Trash Water Quality

The Children’s Museum of Houston’s Bayou Preservation Association
EcoStation Braes Bayou Association
Earth Share of Texas Earth Share of Texas
Green Team America Galveston Bay Conservation & Preserva-
Gulf Restoration Network tion Association
Houston-Galveston Area Council Galveston Bay Foundation
Houston Urban Gardeners Green Team America
Keep Kingwood Green Gulf Restoration Network
Plastic Pollution Texas Houston Advanced Research Center
Sierra Club Houston Audubon
Surfrider Foundation Houston-Galveston Area Council
Techs and Trainers Houston Tomorrow
Texas Campaign for the Environment Houston Wilderness
White Oak Bayou Association Legacy Land Trust
Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Nature Conservancy
Plastic Pollution Texas
Sports/Recreation Progressive Forum
Artist Boat SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc.
BikeHouston Sierra Club
Earth Share of Texas Surfrider Foundation
Gulf Restoration Network White Oak Bayou Association
Houston Canoe
Houston Parks and Recreation Department

CEC Member Groups
American Institute of American Lung Association

Architects: Houston in Houston
315 Capitol Street 2030 North Loop West, Suite 250
Suite 120 Houston, TX 77018
Houston, TX 77002 (713) 629-5864
info@aiahouston.org www.breathehealthy.org
www.aiahouston.org www.texaslung.org
Barrie Scardino, Executive Director Cynthia Redwine: Director of

(713) 520-0155 Environmental Health
barrie@aiahouston.org credwine@breathehealthy.org
Purpose: To promote the aesthetic, scien- Soleil Manzo: Regional Vice President of
tific, and practical efficiency of the archi- Development smanzo@breathehealthy.org
tecture profession; to advance the science
and art of planning and building; to coordi- Trish Halbrook: Executive Assistant
nate the building industry and the profes- thalbrook@breathehealthy.org
sion of architecture; to ensure the advance-
ment of the living standard of people and Purpose: The prevention of lung disease
to make the profession one of ever- and promotion of lung health
increasing service to society.
Publications: State of the Air Report,
Programs: Continuing education and smoking cessation resources, and informa-
exhibitions (visit www.aiahouston.org) tion about clean air and healthy lungs
Major Events: Home Tour, Design Major Events: Stair Climb (vertical race
Awards, January; Celebrate Architecture up stairs), Green Fling (environmentally
Gala, Gulf Coast Green, Sandcastle Com- conscious social)
petition.
Meeting Times: Healthy Air Alliance
Publications: Weekly e-newsletter, annual meetings 3rd Tuesday of every month and
membership directory. Leadership Council meetings 1st Tuesday
of every month
Volunteer opportunities: Prospects

abound to put your unique skills and ex-
perience to work improving life, one
breath at a time! Contact us for further
information.

CEC Member Groups
Armand Bayou Nature Artist Boat

Center 2415 Avenue K
8500 Bay Area Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550
Pasadena, TX (409) 770-0722
Mailing: P.O. Box 58828 info@artistboat.org
Houston, TX 77258
(281) 474-2551 www.artistboat.org
abnc@abnc.org
Karla Klay, Executive Director
www.abnc.org kklay@artistboat.org
Tom Kartrude, Executive Director Rani Henderson, Director of Education

(281) 474-2551 ext. 11; tom@abnc.org rhenderson@artistboat.org
Heather Millar, Education Director Purpose: Non-profit organization dedi-

(281) 474-2551x14; heather@abnc.org cated to promoting awareness and preser-
vation of coastal margins and the marine
Purpose: To preserve the wetlands prairie, environment through the disciplines of the
forest and marsh habitats of Armand sciences and the arts.
Bayou and to provide opportunities for
people to experience the Armand Bayou Programs: Eco-Art Adventures via kayak,
habitats. vessel, or walking; Eco-Art Residencies in
Schools integrating the arts and sciences to
Hours: Tues. through Sat. - 9 to 5 pm, create public sculptures and habitats on
Sun. - noon to 5 pm. Admission fee. campuses; Student Environmental Art
Council, a teen stewardship program to
Programs: Adult, children, and family create voices in communities through
programs such as owl prowls, night hikes, teaching teens to use the arts to educate the
pontoon boat tours, canoe trips. public about environmental issues.
Major Events: Trash Bash in March; Volunteer Opportunities: public rela-

Earth Day in April; Bayou Boil fundraiser tions, lawyers, accountants, and
in May; fundraising experts for board; volunteers
needed for after school residency program,
Children’s Activities: Field trips, Creepy board members, publications and press,
Crawlers and Fall Festival events, summer activities at festivals.
and holiday camp, scout programs
Publications: E-mail newsletter; Website;
Volunteer Opportunities: Assist with Quarterly calendar of eco-art and eco-tour
field trips, animal demonstrations, main- kayak adventures.
taining garden, restoring wetlands,
Speaker’s Bureau: Marsh restoration,

prairie restoration and management,

CEC Member Groups
Bayou Preservation Baytown Parks and

Association, Inc. Recreation
3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 200 Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and
Houston, TX 77019 Recreation Center 1
(713) 529-6443/Fax (713) 529-6481 724 Market Street
bpa@bayourpreservation.org Baytown, TX 77520
www.bayoupreservation.org 281-420-7128
www.baytown.org
Kathy Lord, Executive Director
klord@bayoupreservation.org Baytown Nature Center
6213 Bayway
Purpose: Founded in 1966 to protect and Baytown, TX 77520
restore the richness and diversity of our 281-424-9198
waterways through activism, advocacy,
collaboration and education. BPA monitors Tracey Prothro , Superintendent of Natural
water quality, plans clean-ups for bayous, Resource Programs
restores habitat, reviews permit applica- (281)-420-7101;
tions and sponsors seminars on flood re- Tracey.Prothro@baytown.org
duction.
Mary Alice Trumble, Outreach/Volunteer
Programs: Board Meetings have speakers. Coordinator
Committees include Water Quality, Paddle (281)-420-7128
Trails, and Development and Nominations. Mary Alice.Trumble@baytown.org
Major Events: BPA Gala, Fall Watershed Sallie Sherman, Education Coordinator
Symposium, fall (281) 420-7140;
Sallie.Sherman@baytown.org
Speakers Bureau: Call
Media/Press: Mary Alice Trumble
Publications: Newsletter; Bayou Planting
Guide; Quick Guide on Flood Manage- Purpose: To offer environmental educa-
ment. Call BPA office. tion through classes, tours and outreach
programs and to provide quality recrea-
tional facilities and nature-related activities
Programs: Environmental programs for

school groups, elementary – high school;
Pre-school programs; Scout badge work-
shops; Outreach
Volunteer Opportunities: Teach educa-

tion programs at The Wetlands
Major Events: Nurture Nature
Speaker’s Bureau: Tracey Prothro

CEC Member Groups
BikeHouston, Inc. Blueprint Houston

1302 Waugh 3015 Richmond, Suite 201
PMB #682 Houston, TX 77098
Houston, TX 77019-3908 (713) 522-0590
(713) 222-BIKE www.blueprinthouston.org
www.bikehouston.org
Emily Braswell, Executive Director
bikeinfo@bikehouston.org ebraswell@54yahoo.com
Martha Murphree, Hon. AIA, Develop-
Woody Speer, Chairman ment Director
Martha@blueprinthouston.org
Purpose: The mission of BikeHouston is
to promote safe bicycling and to improve Purpose: Blueprint Houston was founded
the quality of life in the Houston area. Our in 2003 to build community support for a
goals are to: coordinated planning process to make
• secure equitable access to regional improvements to Houston’s quality of life.
facilities, lands and roads Blueprint Houston seeks to initiate a coor-
dinated planning process that leads to a
• educate the public about rights and general plan for the city’s future, based on
responsibilities of bicyclists citizens’ vision, values, and goals..
• promote public awareness of the
personal and community benefits Programs: Tri-annual Citizens’ Congress;
of cycling periodic public meetings about planning in
Houston.
We will do this by forming broad coali-
tions with individuals and groups wherever Major Events: Citizens Congress, fall.
a common purpose can be found.
Volunteer Opportunities: Civic Aware-
Meeting Time: Varies, see website. ness and Engagement Committee.
Major Events: Houston Moonlight Bicy- Publications: On line newsletter, Planning

cle Ramble, Bike Month and Bike to Work Matters.
Day in May; Effective Cycling (adult
safety/skills) classes.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are

welcome to join any aspect of the organi-
zation, especially the Moonlight Bicycle
Ramble and other rides.

CEC Member Groups
Brays Bayou Association Bridges to Sustainability

4999 W. Bellfort Institute
Houston, TX 77035 2812 Mid Lane
(713) 723-7230/Fax: (713) 723-0121 Houston, TX 77027
(713) 666-6870
Bob Schwartz, President (713) 562-7968
(713) 723-7230 beth@bethbeloff.com
bobx@hal-pc.org
www.bridgestos.org
Bob Marshall, Vice President
713-729-2167 Purpose: BRIDGES to Sustainability
mciajbotx@aol.com Institute’s (BRIDGES Institute) mission is
to foster the implementation of greater
Don Hickle, Secretary sustainability through development of
dchickle@att.net innovative approaches, the identification
and articulation of critical issues and edu-
Bruce Krewinghaus, Treasurer cation and training. To deliver results,
(713) 771-3379 BRIDGES Institute partners with
akrewinghaus@comcast.net universities, industry, government and
other NGO’s.
Purpose: To reduce the risk of flooding in
the Brays Bayou watershed. Programs: Adapt and apply BRIDGES
sustainability decision-support approaches,
Meetings: Third Monday of every month, including sustainability performance
7:30 pm, Conference Room., The Gather- assessment, sustainability metrics, life-
ing Place, 5410 South Willow Drive cycle assessment, and total cost assess-
77035 ment.
Major Events: Annual meeting in March.
Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Bob

Schwartz.
Speakers Bureau: Contact Bob Schwartz.
Publications: Articles in Meyerlander ,

Marilyn Estates Messinger, and in local
newspapers and subdivision newsletters.

CEC Member Groups
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Central City Co-Op

1113 Vine Street # 200 2115 Taft St
Houston, TX 77002 Houston, TX 77006
(713) 752-0314 (713) 807-0101
info@buffalobayou.org yaya@wt.net
www.buffalobayou.org www.centralcityco-op.org
Anne Olson, President Purpose: We believe that everyone has a

aolson@buffalobayou.org divine right to organic food and that
organic food should be available at
Trudi Smith, Director of Public Relations reasonable prices—that one day there will
and Events; tsmith@buffalobayou.org be co-ops throughout the city that provide
locally grown, high quality organic
Purpose: Buffalo Bayou Partnership is the produce to people on a weekly basis. We
Houston non-profit organization revitalizing were founded in September 2001
and transforming Buffalo Bayou, our city’s
most significant natural resource. Coordi- Publications: Weekly newsletter, sign-up
nating the integration of major improve- through the website,
ments into the Bayou greenway, the www.centralcityco-op.org
Partnership seeks increased community
involvement through pedestrian, boating Programs: Occasion health and nutrition
and biking amenities, art installations, and related seminars during Wednesday co-op.
other natural and built attractions. Semi-annual “How to Start a Co-op” Class
Major Events: Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Hours: Wednesday 9-6:30 open market &
kayak tours, history hikes, bat tours, community making, market at Discovery
Second Saturday Boat cruises, Nights on Green Thursday 3 to 7 pm.
Blue Bayou events along the Sabine
Promenade. Volunteer Opportunities: Plentiful!
Mostly Wednesday & Saturday, some
Children’s Activities: Kids’ Day on committee work and other hours available.
Buffalo Bayou, Second Saturday Boat
Cruises, bat tours and Stargazing Night
Volunteer Opportunities: Tree planting,

cleanups, Adopt-A-Spot, help with events,
office work
Speakers Bureau: Contact Trudi Smith,

(713) 752-0314.

CEC Member Groups
Children At Risk The Children’s Museum of

2900 Weslayan, Suite 400 Houston’s EcoStation
Houston, TX 77027 1500 Binz
(713) 869-7740 Houston, TX 77004
info@childrenatrisk.org (713) 522-1138
www.childrenatrisk.org www.cmhouston.org
Robert Sanborn, Ed. D, President and CE0 Lynnsey Dohmen, EcoStation Educator
sanborn@childrenatrisk.org Educator: ldohmen@cmhouston.org
Purpose: CHILDREN AT RISK improves Purpose: Founded in 1981 to transform
the quality of life for greater Houston’s communities through innovative, child-
children through strategic research, public centered learning and to develop good
policy analysis, education, collaboration environmental stewards for Houston’s
and advocacy. future.
Major Events: Annual Accolades Hours: Tuesday-Saturday,
Luncheon, Annual Melissa Wilson Golf 9 a.m. -5 pm, Sundays Noon-5 pm, and
Classic, Annual Stand Up for Houston’s open for free every Thursday from 5-8 pm.
Children, Annual Education Reform Con-
ference, Annual Latino Children’s Health Major Events: Environmentally themed
Fair weekends and free family nights through-
out the year.
Volunteer Opportunities:
info@childrenatrisk.org Children’s Activities: More than fifty
hands-on activities in the area of
Publications: Quarterly newsletter and environmental science in addition to
Growing Up in Houston: Assessing the thirteen other galleries of interactive
Quality of Life of Our Children exhibits for children ages 0-12 years.
School Programs: Field trips for

elementary school classes, curriculum.
Volunteer Opportunities: Contact

(713) 522-1138 ext. 209 for details.
Publications: InTouch (bimonthly

newsletter sent to 9,500 museum members,
elected and appointed officials, and
media); annual report.

CEC Member Groups
Citizens’ Environmental Citizens’ League for

Coalition Environmental Action Now
6240 Richmond, Suite 658 (CLEAN)
Houston, TX 77057 6733 Harrisburg Blvd
(713) 524-4232 Houston, TX 77011
(713) 524-3000
www.cechouston.org info@cleanhouston.org
Purpose: Communication is our mission. www.cleanhouston.org
CEC fosters dialogue and collaboration
regarding environmental issues, and serves Jane Dale Owen, President
as an information clearinghouse for our Juan Parras, Outreach Director
member groups and the community at Charles Stillman, Project Director
large through various programs. Vicki Wolf, Writer
Programs: CEC Website offers a link to Purpose: To promote awareness about
each of our member groups’ Websites, a environmental issues affecting the greater
comprehensive calendar of all environ- Houston area.
mental events hosted by our member
groups, Green Jobs listings, and archives Major Events: Seminars throughout the
of our weekly newsletters. year, Environmental Film Series, Buffalo
Bayou Cleanups
Information & Referral: CEC serves as a
call and email service center to help direct Volunteer Opportunities: Environmental
environmental inquiries to the appropriate journalism, other
organizations.
Publications: Website and CLEAN News-
Major Events: Annual meeting in spring; letter
Synergy Awards for Environmental
Excellence in October; Leadership
Luncheons throughout the year.
Volunteer Opportunities: Writing,

research, clerical, special events.
Speakers Bureau: Speakers available to

discuss general environmental issues.
Publications: Annual Environmental

Resource Guide; and Environmental News
Update, a free weekly environmental
e-mail news service. To sign up to receive
this newsletter, please go to the CEC
Website.

CEC Member Groups
Citizens’ Transportation Council for Environmental

Coalition (CTC) Education
P0 Box 66532 5555 Morningside Drive, Suite 212
Houston, TX 77266-6532 Houston, TX 77005
(713) 301-5716 (713) 520-1936
chair@ctchouston.org info@councilforee.org
Www.ctchouston.org www.councilforee.org
www.projectwild.org; www.wetcity.org
Robin Holzer, Chair www.flyingwild.org; www.c-e-e.org
(713) 301-5716
rholzer@ctchouston.org Josetta Hawthorne, Executive Director
Marci Perry, Vice Chair Purpose: CEE was founded in 1970 to

(713) 863-9773 partner education and natural resource
mperry@ctchouston.org professionals. It provides environmental
education programs and services that pro-
Purpose: Founded in 2004, the Citizens' mote stewardship and further the capacity
Transportation Coalition (CTC) is an all- of learners to make informed decisions.
volunteer grassroots transportation
advocacy organization. CTC envisions Programs: CEE co-sponsors Project
transportation solutions that improve Learning Tree and Project WET, and
quality of life. We are committed to sponsors and administers Project WILD
engaging Houstonians in the planning of and Project WILD Aquatic nationally.
transportation projects that affect their WET in the City, a national initiative,
neighborhoods. focuses on urban water issues. Team WET
Schools empowers urban youth to become
Meetings: Board meets on fourth responsible stewards of our water
Thursdays from January to October at 6:45 resources. Flying WILD, bird education
pm at Central Market, 3815 Westheimer, for middle schools, was launched in 2004.
in the community room.
Member meeting in March. Publications:
For purchase: Project WILD, WILD School
Volunteer Opportunities: Report on Sites Guide, Taking Action Guide,
public meetings of area transportation Exploring School Nature Areas video,
agencies and elected bodies, prepare fact WET in the City Spanish Language Student
sheets, contact elected leaders regarding Pages, and Water Watchers: Conserving
timely transportation issues. Water at Your Home and School.
Available only through a training work-
Speaker’s Bureau: Topics include urban shop: Curriculum and Activity Guides
transit and transportation alternatives for such as Project Wild K-12 Activity
all. Curriculum

CEC Member Groups
Cypress Creek Flood EarthShare of Texas

Control Coalition 707 West Avenue
12526 Texas Army Trail Suite 203
Cypress, TX 77429 Austin, TX 78701
(281) 469-5161 (512) 472-5518/Fax: (512) 472-4930
floodalliance@ccfcc.org 1-(800) GREENTX
estx@earthshare-texas.org
www.ccfcc.org
www.earthshare-texas.org
Richard D. Smith, President
(281) 469-5161
Edie Muehlberger, Director
Purpose: A coalition of municipal utility Max Woodfin, Director
districts, homeowner associations and
other community organizations functioning Purpose: To support the work of its par-
as a steward between the residents, local/ ticipating organizations through payroll
state government, land developers and non contribution charitable campaigns at public
-profits to work on planning and imple- and private work sites in Texas.
mentation of improved flood protection
and environment preservation throughout Children’s Activities: Participating
the Cypress Creek watershed. organizations provide a variety of
children’s programs. Call 1-(800)
Meetings: Third Wednesday of each GREENTX with your requirements.
month, 7:30 pm, at Lake Forest Utility
District, 14223 Lakewood Forest Dr. Volunteer Activities: Call for volunteer
information.
Programs: Flood Protection: Research,
consultation, advocacy and education. Speakers Bureau: Speakers available for
Preservation: Greenway trails/ park devel- campaign activities and special events.
opment focused on preservation of flood-
plain lands. Reforestation projects.
Major Events: Annual meeting featuring

guest speakers and forthcoming watershed
plans. Sponsor scout reforestation and
water quality projects.
Volunteer Opportunities: Both outdoors

and indoors. Retired folks in high demand.
Grant applications.
Speakers Bureau: Provide speakers upon

request

CEC Member Groups
Energy Corridor Environmental Defense

Management District Fund
14701 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite 290 2028 Buffalo Terrace
(281) 759-3800/Fax: (281) 759-3801 (713) 942-5821
www.energycorridor.org
www.edf.org
Clark Martinson, General Manager
(281) 759-3800; cmar- Elena Craft
tinson@energycorridor.org (512) 691-3452
ecraft@edf.org
Robert Rayburn, Development & Natural
Resource Director Purpose: Environmental Defense Fund is
(281) 759-3800; dedicated to protecting the environmental
rrayburn@energycorridor.org rights of all people, including the right to
clean air, clean water, healthy food and
Katherine Wallace, Finance and Economic flourishing ecosystems. Guided by science,
Development Manager we work to create practical solutions that
(281) 759-3800; kwal- win lasting economic and social support
lace@energycorridor.org because they are nonpartisan, cost-
effective and fair. We were founded in
Website Contact 1967.
Beth Moorehead, Administrative and
Communications Manager Programs: Texas Regional Office
(281) 759-3800 · Climate and Air
bmoorehead@energycorridor.org · Oceans
· Land, Water & Wildlife
Media Press Contact
Jennifer Friedmann, Vice President and Volunteer Opportunities: Case by case
General Manager, the Point Group basis
(713) 622-7174x212; jfried-
mann@thepointgroup.com Speaker’s Bureau: Contact Elena Craft
Purpose: Represent property owners, busi-

nesses, and residents in the district, serving
as a liaison with local, state, and federal
governments and agencies to improve
public safety, transportation, parks and
trails, and business development to
enhance the district.
Meetings: Second Friday of each month in

ECD office, 14701 St. Mary’s Lane, Suite
290, 8:30 am
Major Events: Transportation Fairs, Bike

to Work Day, Energy Capital Run,
National Park Service West Houston Trails
Master Plan.

CEC Member Groups
Environmental Educators’ Environmental Institute

Exchange of Houston
2112 Crockett Street EIH, UHCL
Houston, TX 77007 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 540
Houston, TX 77058-1098
www.eeehouston.org (281) 283-3950/Fax: (281) 283-3953
www.eih.uhcl.edu
Lawrence Spence, President eih@uhcl.edu
(281) 684-0288/ fax (281) 802-4783
lawrence_spence@yahoo.com Dr. George Guillen, Executive Director
(281) 283-3950; guillen@uhcl.edu
Darlene Conley, Treasurer
(281) 446-8588; dconley@hcp4.net Dr. Brenda Weiser, Director of Environ-
mental Education
Edith Smith, Interim Secretary (281) 283-3960; weiser@uhcl.edu
smithedith@aol.com
Purpose: EIH is the environmental educa-
Purpose: To provide a network and forum tion, outreach, and research component of
for anyone interested or with expertise in the University of Houston system. It serves
the environment’s natural history, ecology, as a contact point for the community to
local environmental issues and especially access the expertise and resources of the
environmental education in order to facili- university. Additionally, EIH partners with
tate discussion, exchange of ideas, agencies, community and environmental
methods, information and events related to groups, and businesses to conduct research
environmental education efforts in the and outreach projects in the Houston
Greater Houston Area. region. EIH focuses on four areas: pollu-
tion prevention, environmental policy,
Meetings: First Wed. of Feb., May, Aug., natural resource conservation, and environ-
and Nov. at 5:30 pm. Locations vary. Call mental education. Activities include
or check Website before attending. teacher workshops, facilitation and public
outreach, conferences, and service
Speakers Bureau: EEE is a network of learning.
environmental educators; if you are in
need of a speaker, we may be able to help
you locate one. Contact us for assistance.
Publications: Member e-mail network
pertaining to environmental education in
the Greater Houston Area. To join
network, send an email to
Lawrence_spence@yahoo.com

CEC Member Groups
Friends of Mandell Park Friends of Sheldon Lake

P.O. Box 66551 State Park
Houston, TX 77266-0551 15315 Old Beaumont Highway
Phone: (713) 524-4285 Houston, TX 77049
www.friendsofmandellpark.org (281) 962-0772
info@foslsp.org
Fomandellpark@aol.com
www.foslsp.org
Stanley R. Almoney, PhD, President
Phone: (713) 524-4285 Damien Carey, President and Director
Lynn Kelly, Vice President
Phone: (713) 256-3244 Purpose: Friends of Sheldon Lake State
E-mail: lynn_kelly_tx@yahoo.com Park supports the mission of TPWD staff
at Sheldon Lake State Park. We help find
Judy Boyce, Secretary funding and volunteers. FOSL members
Phone: (713) 668-5359 work with park staff on park improvement
E-mail: jthershey@att.net projects, bird surveys and leading nature
walks. FOSL has been the TPWD char-
Purpose The Friends of Mandell Park, a tered “Friends” organization of the park
nonprofit Texas Corporation, was formed since 2003.
in August 2004 to improve, protect and
assist in the maintenance of the newly Programs: “Bird Walk & Talk,” every
acquired City of Houston’s Mandell Park. third Saturday September to May.
Seasonal activities highlighting the SLSP’s
Publications: Semi-annual Newsletter floar and fauna including star parties and
www.Friendsofmandellpark.org holiday events. Annual inland rookery
census. Winter Bird Census. Sheldon Lake
Programs: Organic Gardening in the Park "Shutter Slingers Shootout" Nature
Photography Contest.
Regular Meetings: Gardeners meet
Wednesday & Saturday @ 9:00am Children’s Activities: Bird Walk & Talk,
Nature Photography Contest
Volunteer Opportunities: Gardening/
Maintenance/Communications Volunteer Opportunities: Environmental
Learning, prairie restoration, park
Major Events: Spring Plant in March improvement, bird counts and leading
interpretive/birding groups.
Speakers Bureau: History & Purpose of
Friends of Mandell Park Speakers Bureau: Talks advocating and
promoting SLSP such as “Houston’s
Children's Activities: Visits to Meredith Neighborhood State Park,” and “The Birds
Gardens/Outdoor Play Area of Sheldon Lake State Park.”

CEC Member Groups
Friends of West 11th Street Galveston Bay Conservation

Park & Preservation Association
6046 Woodbrook Lane P.O. Box 323
Houston, TX 77008 Seabrook, TX 77586
west_11th_st_park@earthlink.net (281) 291-8355
www.west11thstreetpark.org www.gbcpa.net
Lorraine Cherry, President (713) 868-1549 gbcpa@peoplepc.com
Purpose: Formed in 1998 to assist in the Founded 1975

acquisition and long-term management of
the West 11th Street Park, at 2400 West Nancy Edmonson, Chair
11th Street in Houston. Our vision is that Phone: (281) 291-8355
this land shall be preserved forever as a E-mail: NREdmonson@aol.com
natural habitat.
Katie Chimenti, Vice-Chair
Programs: Trail Remediation Project. Phone: (281) 286-9750
Development of butterfly/native bee E-mail: etcmkcc@sprintmail.com
gardens. Quarterly ecology newsletter
available electronically. In development is Media/Press Contact:
a cell-phone nature tour of the park, Sally Antrobus, Secretary
similar to phone tours offered at museums. Phone: (281) 474-9220
E-mail: stofkraal@worldnet.att.net
Major Events: Annual Green Day in the
Park. The theme of the next Green Day Purpose : The purpose of GBCPA,
will be “Increasing Diversity,” with the founded in 1975, is to monitor and act
goal of planting new trees and shrubs in an upon existing and proposed activities
area that suffered damage during which impact upon the air, land and water
Hurricane Ike. of the Galveston Bay system and its water-
sheds as well as the Texas coast with the
Children’s Activities: Cell phone nature intent to modify or prevent activities which
tours (see Programs). Demonstration may have an adverse impact on the coastal
gardens designed to attract butterflies and ecosystem or bayshore environment.
native bees.
Publications: Email updates for members
Volunteer Opportunities: Invasive tree
removal (periodic), wildflower planting
(Oct/Nov), general park maintenance,
work in butterfly/bee garden.
Speakers Bureau: Lorraine Cherry is

available to speak about the history and
acquisition of the park, as well as activities
and species counts. Wally Ward, Vice
President, is available to speak about park
butterflies and bees.

CEC Member Groups
Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston Baykeeper

17330 Highway 3 P. O. Box 71
Webster, TX 77598 Seabrook, Texas 77586
(281) 332-3381/Fax: (281) 332-3153 (281) 455-9595
gbf@galvbay.org www.galvestonbaykeeper.com
baytime@mac.com
www.galvbay.org
GBayFoundation on Twitter Description:
Work to support the Clean Water Act and
Bob Stokes, President preserve wetlands. Hotline to report
pollution. Members of Waterkeeper
Purpose: To preserve, protect, and Alliance, chaired by Robert Kennedy, Jr.
enhance the natural resources of the
Galveston Bay estuarine system and its
tributaries for present users and for
posterity. To accomplish this mission, the
Foundation has targeted advocacy,
conservation, education, and research.
Programs: Educational presentations;

wetlands habitat restoration and conserva-
tion; monitoring and responding to pro-
posed activities in the bay; effecting
changes in government policies to protect
and enhance the bay and habitat;
community events; monitoring and advo-
cating for improved scientific knowledge
of the bay.
Major Events: Marsh Mania; Bay Day;

Bike Around the Bay; Trash Bash; GBF
Luncheon, Redfish Raft-Up
Children’s Programs: Bay Ambassadors;

Get Hip to Habitat; Bay Day Celebration
Volunteer Opportunities: All of our pro-

grams depend on volunteer help
Publications: GBF Gazette, a bi-monthly

newsletter, GBF E-News, Galveston Bay
Drive & Discover Guide, free guide de-
scribing the places and habitats of Galves-
ton Bay; Children’s Art Calendar

CEC Member Groups
GHASP-MfCA Greater Houston

Galveston-Houston Preservation Alliance
Association for Smog 712 Main Street, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77002
Prevention and Mothers for (713) 216-5000
Clean Air info@ghpa.org
2311 Canal, Suite 326 www.ghpa.org
Houston, TX 77003 www.museumofhouston.org
(713) 528-3779/Fax: (713) 526-0550 www.houstondeco.org
www.ghasp.org Ramona Davis, Executive Director

www.mothersforcleanair.org (713)-216-5000; rdavis@ghpa.org
Matthew Tejada, Ph.D., David Bush; Programs and Information

Executive Director (713) 216-5000; dbush@ghpa.org
tejada@ghasp.org
Courtney Tardy; Director, Historic
Speaker's Bureau: Yes. Neighborhoods Council
(713) 216-5000; cktardy@ghpa.org
Publications: Please visit our website,
www.ghasp.org, for a complete list of our Jim Parsons; Dir., Museum of Houston
reports (713) 216- 5000; jdparsons@gmail.com
Purpose: In June 1988, a few concerned Purpose: To promote the preservation

citizens formed a group focused solely on and appreciation of Houston’s architectural
preventing and eliminating smog, naming and cultural historic resources through
the group Galveston-Houston Association advocacy, education, and committed ac-
for Smog Prevention, or GHASP. Today tion; thereby creating economic value and
GHASP’s mission is to reduce all forms of developing a stronger sense of community.
air pollution in the Houston region to
protect public health and environmental Regular Meetings: Walking tours, second
integrity through research, education and Sunday of each month.
advocacy. Mothers for Clean Air,
GHASP’s educational outreach program, Programs: Preservation advocacy,
strives to educate the region’s citizens Historic Neighborhoods Council, Realtor
about our air and how they can help to programs, heritage education program,
protect themselves and improve air quality. heritage tourism promotion, Museum of
Houston digital archive and online mu-
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer in- seum.
ternships and various activities.
Major Events: Good Brick Awards, Jan./
Feb.; National Preservation Month
Luncheon, May.
Volunteer Opportunities: Tour docents

and ticket sellers. Research and
photography of buildings.
Speaker’s Bureau: Contact Ramona

Davis.

CEC Member Groups
Green Team America (GTA) Greener Living in Houston

6300 Westpark Dr., Suite 210 P. O. Box 55675
Houston, TX 77057 Houston, TX 77055-5675
713-334-3000 (713) 732-1660
greenteamamerica@gmail.com Greenerlivinginhouston@gmail.com
www.americasgreenteam.org
Nancy Benthien, President
Gary & Jan Dunham, co-founders (713) 732-1660
nbenthien@gmail.com
Mission: To organize, educate and moti-
vate America’s youth with regard to the Nancy Edwards, Treasurer
continuing struggle to save our species and (713) 661-9737
our planet from the effects of man-made needwards@comcast.net
climate alteration; to provide an infrastruc-
ture that will allow our students to com- Mission:
bine their individual and local efforts with To provide education and assistance to the
a nationwide movement that will eventu- citizens of Houston, including both
ally encompass the globe; to empower our individuals and neighborhood groups to
most concerned citizens with the commu- enable them to reduce their consumption
nication and implementation tools neces- of energy (electricity, natural gas, and
sary to change the way we regard our motor fuel, etc.) to reduce their carbon
natural resources and results in a healthier emissions and protect the climate.
and safer global lifestyle; finally, to lead
by example and demonstrate to the people Activities:
of Planet Earth how to protect and nurture Greener Living in Houston sponsors
our precious birthright. Energy Saving Workshops for
Houstonians. We also cooperate with
Purpose: To unite millions of American other energy saving programs.
high school students in a Green Crusade to
arrest the effects of man-made climate
alteration and return our planet to environ-
mental sanity.
Programs: Distribution of free CFLs to

lower income areas across the country –
planting trees in approved locations to
collectively represent a major US forest
area – distribution of free grocery tote bags
to eliminate the flow of plastic into our
landfills.
Volunteer Opportunities: Fund raising;

public relations, legal consulting,
accounting consulting, project manage-
ment, communications tech., web services,
etc.
Speaker’s Bureau: 713-334-3000

CEC Member Groups
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Gulf Restoration Network

103 Hwy 332 West P. O. Box 2245
Lake Jackson, TX 77566 New Orleans, LA 70776
(979) 480-0999, info@gcbo.org www.healthygulf.org
www.gcbo.org Cynthia Sarthou - Executive Director

Cecilia Riley, Executive Director Aaron Viles - Campaign Director
criley@gcbo.org
Ellis Pickett - Texas Campaign Organizer
Carol Jones, Educational Coordinator P.O. Box 563
cjones@gcbo.org Liberty, Texas 77575
ellis@healthygulf.org
John Arvin, Research Coordinator cell 713-906-3940
jarvin@gcbo.org
Purpose: The Gulf Restoration Network
Karen Barrett, Development Coordinator (GRN) is a network of environmental,
kbarrett@gcbo.org social justice, and citizens' groups and
individuals committed to restoring the Gulf
Purpose: To protect birds and their habi- of Mexico to an ecologically and biologi-
tats around the Gulf of Mexico. cally sustaniable condition. Within this
vision, we see the mission of GRN as one
Programs: Land protection, Site Partner of uniting and empowering people to pro-
Network, Research, Educational Outreach, tect and restore the resources of the Gulf
Tropical Forest Forever Fund Region for future generations.
Major Events: Great Texas Birding Programs: Resolve to Restore Louisiana

Classic, Xtreme Hummingbird Wetlands, The Gulf Coast is ground zero
Xtravaganza, En-Raptor-Ed, Smith Point for the impacts of Global Warming, Save
Hawk Watch, Monthly Bird Banding, Our Cypress campaign, Save the Bait -
Quintana Spring Fling Protect Menhaden in the Gulf of Mexico,
Natural Defenses - protect our coastal
Volunteer Opportunities: field research, wetlands and barrier islands, Defend our
trail maintenance, invasive species eradica- Nature Coast - Florida, Species at Risk
tion, gardening, general workdays, admin-
istrative, advocacy, events, fundraising Major Events: Gulf Gathering annual
retreat
Speaker’s Bureau: Yes, call office
Publications: Gulf Currents - quarterly
Publications: Gulf Coastal Prairie Bird newsletter blog http://
Conservation Plan, Project Prairie Birds: A www.healthygulf.org/blog/
Citizen Science Project for Wintering
Grassland Birds, bi-annual newsletter, Volunteer Opportunities: internships
monthly e-news
Spearkers Bureau: Contact Ellis Pickett

CEC Member Groups
Health Professionals for Help Endangered Animals -

Clean Air (HPAC) Ridley Turtles (HEART)
2260 W. Holcomb Blvd., #175 P.O. Box 681231
Houston, TX 77030-2008 Houston, TX 77268-1231
(713) 668-6737
www.hpcatx.com www.ridleyturtles.org
Bonnie A. New, MD MPH Carole Allen Chair

Director (281) 444-6204; carole@seaturtles.org
bnew@sbcglobal.net
Al Barr, Committee Member
Description: (281) 443-6629; albarr@comcast.net
Health Professionals for Clean Air is a
coalition of doctors, nurses, researchers Sea Turtle Hotline: (1-866) TURTLE-5 (1-
and other Texas health professionals con- 866-887-8535). Please call if you see a sea
cerned with the public health impact of turtle, eggs, or hatchlings on the beach.
poor air quality in our state and the slow The caller will be given the telephone
pace of progress in making our air healthy number of a sea turtle biologist or agency
to breathe. representative. This trained individual will
go to the beach where the turtle was found
Formed in Houston in 2003, HPCA works as soon as possible after asking the caller a
for air quality improvement by providing few questions.
comments and testimony on legislation and
rule-making, upholding health standards in Purpose: To work for the preservation of
public issues of air pollution, educating endangered turtles and to be involved in
legislators, assisting affected communities, the international project to save Kemp’s
and informing the media. Ridley Turtle. HEART is an affiliate of the
Sea Turtle Restoration Project - TX.
Mission Statement:
To bring the voice of the health science Meetings: Third Tues. of each month,
community to air quality policy-making to Mercer Arboretum, 7:30 pm. Report given
ensure that our patients, their families, and during Piney Woods Wildlife Society
their communities have air that is healthy meeting, Sept. through May.
to breathe.
Children’s Programs: A free DVD
entitled “The Struggle to Survive: The
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle” is available
upon request with a teacher guide.

CEC Member Groups
Hermann Park Conservancy Houston Advanced

6201-A Golf Course Drive Research Center (HARC)
Houston, Texas 77030 4800 Research Forest Drive
(713) 524-5876 The Woodlands, TX 77381
info@hermannpark.org (281) 367-1348 Fax: (281) 363-7931
www.hermannpark.org www.harc.edu
Doreen Stoller, Executive Director Robert Harriss, President
Doreen@hermannpark.org (281) 363-7910
rharriss@harc.edu
Barbara Jo Harwell, Conservation Director
(713) 524-5876, ext. 338 L. James Lester, Vice-President & Chief
barbara_jo@hermannpark.org Operating Officer
(281) 363-7918
Sam Molina, Volunteer and Education jlester@harc.edu
Coordinator
(713) 524-5876, ext. 332 Ivy K. Guice, Director of Business Affairs
smolina@hermannpark.org (281) 363-7901
iguice@harc.edu
Purpose: A citizens’ organization dedi-
cated to the stewardship and improvement Purpose: HARC is based in The Wood-
of Hermann Park—today and for genera- lands and dedicated to improving human
tions to come. and ecosystem well-being through the
application of sustainability science and
Programs: corporate sponsorship principles of sustainable development. We
programs, volunteer programs use the tools of science, policy and tech-
nology to provide new knowledge about
Major Events: Park to Park Run, Evening the complex balance between environ-
in the Park Gala, Bob and Elyse Lanier mental, social and economic. HARC has
Awards Luncheon (aka Ladies’ Hat Day significant role in facilitating integrated
Luncheon), and Urban Green young regional environmental assessments. It is
professionals events in specific regions with distinct social and
ecological attributes that the critical threats
Children’s Activities: Hermann Park train to sustainability emerge and where pro-
rides, pedal boat rides, family volunteer gress will need to be demonstrated.
opportunities, Conservation Posse HARC’s mission is “moving knowledge to
volunteer and educational program for action to improve human well-being and
teens the environment”.
Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities Programs: HARC projects are organized
are available for individuals, corporations, into Air and Climate, Natural and Human
school groups, and families. They range Systems, and Energy programs.
from administrative duties and event
preparation to weeding and tree planting.
Speakers Bureau: Doreen Stoller
Publications: Parkside newsletter, annual

report

CEC Member Groups
Houston Arboretum & Na- Houston Audubon Society

ture Center 440 Wilchester Boulevard
4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77079
Houston, TX 77024 (713) 932-1639/Fax: (713) 461-2911
(713) 681-8433 info@houstonaudubon.org
www.houstonarboretum.org www.houstonaudubon.org
Deborah Markey, Executive Director Gina Donovan, Executive Director

dmarkey@houstonarboretum.org gdonovan@houstonaudubon.org
Lori Hutson, Volunteer/Public Relations Mary Anne Weber,, Education

Director Coordinator; (713) 640-2407;
lhutson@houstonarboretum.org maweber@houstonaudubon.org
Pat Marks, Associate Director Media/Press: Robin Leonard,

rleonard@houstonaudubon.org
Purpose: To provide nature education to
people of all ages and to act as a haven and Purpose: Promote the conservation and
sanctuary for native plants and animals. appreciation of birds and wildlife habitat.
Founded in 1969.
Publications: Website; quarterly program
guide, annual report. Meetings: Second Weds, Sept – May, 7:30
pm, United Way Center at 50 Waugh
Programs: Monthly Canoe trips, Weekly Drive. Houston Audubon Nature Photog-
Yoga classes; Many other programs and raphy Meetings: Third Weds. Sept-May,
classes for adults and children. See web 7 pm, Edith L. Moore Bird Sanctuary
site for details. Library, 440 Wilchester Blvd.
Major Events: Arbor Day, 3rd Saturday in Programs: Field trips; guided tours of the
Jan; ArBOOretum, Sat. before Halloween, Edith L. Moore Bird Sanctuary; birding
Earth Day, Sat. before official Earth Day. classes. Children’s Activities: Community
Outreach Programs, Bayou Buddies,
Children’s Activities: Tadpole Trooper Junior Gardener, Titmouse Club, birthday
classes; summer, winter and spring break parties, Summer Camp.
camps; birthday parties; Guided Field
Experience & Discovery Room for Major Events: Spring Migration at High
schools. Island Sanctuaries; Birdathon (Mar-Apr.);
Annual Gala; Christmas Bird Counts.
Volunteer Opportunities: Docents for
schools, weekend tour guides, trail Volunteer Opportunities: Teachers,
workers, Discovery Room volunteers, and guides, field research, trail crews, clerical,
volunteers for Information Desk, Gift advocacy, events, fundraising.
Shop, and Library.
Speakers Bureau: Contact Mary Anne
Weber.

CEC Member Groups
Houston Canoe Club Houston Climate Protection

P.O. Box 925516 Alliance
Houston, TX 77292-5516 3211 Elmridge St
www.houstoncanoeclub.org Houston, Tx 77025-4311
(713) 662-2879
Bill Grimes, Commodore
donna.grimes@mindspring.com www.houstonclimateprotection.org
For a full list of officers: Tim Mock, co-Chair
http://www.houstoncanoeclub.org/ TimCMock@gmail.com
officers.htm (713) 662-2879
Purpose: Established in 1964, the Houston Louis C. Smith

Canoe Club's members are interested in all lcs@louiscsmith.com
types of paddlesport from canoeing to
kayaking, quietwater, whitewater, touring
and racing. We do it all and have fun doing 713-528-1104
it.
Nan Hildreth, Secretary
Meeting Time: 7pm on the second nanhildreth@riseup.net
Wednesday of each month at the Bayland (713) 842-6643
Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet Street,
Houston, Texas 77074 Nancy Edwards, Treasurer
needwards@comcast.net
Major Events: The Houston Canoe Club (713) 661-9737
coordinates about 50 floats for a total of
over 7000 miles a year. See website for Purpose: Houston Climate Protection
details. Alliance connects folks in the greater
Houston-Galveston region concerned
Volunteer Opportunities: Waterway about global warming so we can learn and
clean-ups, habitat restoration, boating race act together.
safety/judging, water quality issues.
Meetings: First Sundays of each
Publications: Monthly newsletter, The month at First Unitarian Universalist
Waterline. Church, 5200 Fannin at Southmore. , Time
is usually 1:15pm , but please call to
confirm and for topic information.

CEC Member Groups
Houston Electric Auto Houston-Galveston Area

Association Council
Mailing Address: 3555 Timmons Lane, Suite 120
8541 Hatton Houston, TX 77027
Houston, TX 77025-3807 (713) 627-3200
www.heaa.org www.h-gac.com
Contact: HEAA Chapter Officers Jeff Taebel, Director of Community and

Environmental Planning
Dale Books, Club President, "That EV (713) 993-4560; jeff.taebel@h-gac.com
Guy", (713) 218-6785
Carl Masterson, Environmental Resources
Ben Chamberlain, VP, Photographer and Program Manager
Web-Master, (713) 975-7744 (713) 993-4561
carl.masterson@h-gac.com
Steve Mathis, Treasurer and EV Mechanic,
(713) 728-3865 Kristi Tompkins, Volunteer and Public
Outreach Coordinator
Kevin Douglass, HEAA e-mail guy, (832) 681-2564
k.douglass@earthlink.net kristi.tompkins@h-gac.com
(713) 927-6997
Purpose: Founded in 1966, H-GAC is a
Purpose: A source for information, voluntary association of 131 local govern-
promotion and advancement of clean, ments and local elected officials in the 13-
noiseless and pollution-free electric county Gulf Coast Planning Region of
vehicle technology. "Charging into the Texas. With a service area of 12,500
future!" square miles and over 5.7 million people,
its mission is to serve as the instrument of
Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, local government cooperation, promoting
6:00p.m. - 7:45p.m.,The McGovern Stella the region’s orderly development and the
Link Library, 7405 Stella Link, Houston, safety and welfare of its citizens.
TX 77025.
Programs: Designs plans for solid waste
Major Events: Exhibit electric cars at management, land use and sustainable
Houston Autorama, Texas Recycles Festi- development, community and economic
val, and Houston and Bellaire Earth Days. development, flood management and water
quality, disaster resiliency, and socioeco-
Speakers Bureau: yes nomic regional forecasting. Assists local
governments in addressing community and
Children’s Activities: Sponsor high environmental issues, providing technical
school projects involving conversion of assistance and GIS services, and imple-
gasoline cars to energy-efficient electric menting local and regional projects.
propulsion..
Volunteer Opportunities: School

projects, car shows.

CEC Member Groups
Houston Outdoor Learning Houston Parks and

Academy Recreation Department
2731 Houston Avenue 601 Sawyer
(713) 224-4652 (713) 865-4500
fax (713) 880-0633
firefly7@earthlink.net www.houstontx.gov/parks
www.holainfo.com Joe Turner, Director

(713) 865-4505
Daniel & Laura Zimmerman, Co-founders joe.turner@cityofhouston.net
Stephanie O’Leary, Board Member
(832) 654-8721 Purpose: To enhance the quality of urban
tsoleary@sbcglobal.net life by providing safe, well-maintained
parks and offering affordable programs for
Purpose: Challenging, adventure-based the community.
outdoor opportunities with academic cur-
riculums to encourage curiosity, problem- Major Events: (Jan) Arbor Day Celebra-
solving, and self-confidence. tion;(Feb) Salt Grass Trail Ride; (Mar)
Tour de Houston, Bayou City Arts Festi-
Publications: Footprints, weekly val; (Apr) Houston Children’s Festival,
Japan Festival, Memorial Park Conser-
newsletter; Website. vancy Charity Golf Tournament, Houston
International Festival; (May) Challenge
Programs: School, grades 6-12; adventure Day, Summer Pool Opening; (Jun) Father/
-based, experiential curriculum integrating Child Charity Golf Tournament; (Jun-Aug)
outdoor and environmental education into Bicycle Criterium Series; (Jul) Chevy
academics; extensive field trips and inter- Freedom Over Texas; (Oct) Asian-
national travel; community service; nature American Festival; (Nov) Via Colori;
studies and ethics; natural history, habitat, (Dec) Holiday Tree Lighting; (Year round
and plant and native species studies; out- ending Dec) Lake Houston Park photo
door skills education including backpack- contest.
ing, primitive earth, canoeing/kayaking,
scuba diving. Volunteer Opportunities: Oneika
McCarthy (713) 865-9348
Major Events: Annual Fall Backpacking
oneika.mccarthy@cityofhouston.net
Trip, Sept/Oct; Annual Trip Abroad in
Mar/Apr; Trash Bash & Beach Clean-up;
Communications / Media Relations /
Earth Day; Summer Outdoor Adventure
Speakers Bureau: Estella Espinosa -
Program, June/July.
(713) 865-4537
Children’s Activities: Summer programs estella.espinosa@cityofhouston.net
for children ages 9 and up.
Publications: Activities Catalog (3 times
Volunteer Opportunities: Fundraising, per year) - Winter/Spring Issue Dec 1,
grant writing, clerical; tutors for students; Summer Issue Apr 1 and Fall Issue Aug 1
volunteer teacher assistants.

CEC Member Groups
Houston Parks Board Houston Renewable Energy

2001 Kirby Drive, Suite 814 Group (HREG)
Houston, TX 77019 809 Shirleen Drive
(713) 942-8500/Fax: (713) 942-7664 Seabrook, TX 77586
info@houstonparksboard.org hreg@txses.org
www.houstonparksboard.org www.txses.org/hreg
Roksan Okan-Vick AIA, Mike Ewert, President
Executive Director (281) 326-1853;
roksan@hpbinc.org mewert@alumni.utexas.net
Deborah Rule, Development Coordinator Chris Boyer, Vice-President
deborah@houstonparksboard.org (281) 286-2714
Purpose: The Houston Parks Board cre- Charlie Mauch, CEC Coordinator
ates, improves and protects parks for (713) 524-2492; chasmauch@aol.com
Houston.
Purpose: HREG is a local chapter of the
Programs: Park land acquisition and park Texas Solar Energy Society, with a
capital improvement projects; collabora- mission to further the development of
tion with other green groups; neighbor- renewable energy and related arts,
hood partnership program; placement of sciences, and technologies, with concern
commemorative benches and commemora- for the ecological, social, and economic
tive trees within Houston-area parks. fabric of our community and state.
Members support local events, host the
Programs: Park land acquisition and park Houston Solar Tour , and in general work
capital improvement projects; collabora- to educate the community on the benefits
tion with other green groups; neighbor- of renewable energy. We were founded in
hood partnership program; placement of 2000.
commemorative benches and commemora-
tive trees within Houston-area parks. All Meetings: Last Sunday of Jan., Apr., July,
of the Parks Board work is made possible Oct. 2-4pm at the Houston Public Library,
by private funds. Park Place Branch, 8145 Park Place, Hous-
ton.
Speakers Bureau: Contact Roksan Okan-
Vick. (PowerPoint presentation). Volunteer Opportunities: Call or
e-mail Mike Ewert, President.
Publications: Annual Report. Board work
is made possible by private funds.
Volunteer Opportunities: Assistance

with improving neighborhood parks.

CEC Member Groups
Houston Urban Gardeners Houston Tomorrow

Houston Garden Center 3015 Richmond, Suite 201
P. O. Box 542237 Houston, TX 77098
Houston, TX 77254 (713) 523-5757
(713) 284-7989 www.houstontomorrow.org
www.HoustonUrbanGardeners.org
David Crossley, President
Laurel Smith (713) 528-1104 david.crossley@houstontomorrow.org
laurel@hal-pc.org
Jay Blazek Crossley, Program Develop-
Purpose: The Mission of Houston Urban ment and Research
Gardeners is to create an informed active jay.crossley@houstontomorrow.org
gardening community of people growing
their own vegetables, fruits, and herbs year Wendy Natt, Administration and Commu-
round in Metro Houston. We do this nications
through programs on all aspects of grow- wendy.natt@houstontomorrow.org
ing food. Come to our meetings to learn
more. Steve Hawley, Research Associate
Steve.hawley@houstontomorrow.org
Programs: You’ll want to join HUG at
our monthly meetings if you want to: Purpose: The mission of Houston
● eat organic wholesome food with Tomorrow is to improve the quality of life
a known history in the Houston region by fostering
● feel good because you can share research, education, and discussion on
food with hungry people urban planning, land use, and transporta-
● restore respect for the earth and the tion. Founded in 1998, the Gulf Coast
environment Institute became Houston Tomorrow on
● leave a legacy of better soil and bet- the occasion of its tenth birthday.
ter nutrition
● get a little sunshine and exercise Meetings: Livable Houston/Smart Growth
● share what you know with others Initiative: noon on the fourth Wed. each
● form a gardening support network month. Houston Food Policy Work Group:
or community 11:30am on the 2nd Wed of each month.
● support our local economy by buy- Distinguished Speaker Series, quarterly.
ing supplies from local vendors
● get more production with less time Programs: Research on growth, develop-
and money ment and innovations in the US and the
world. Outreach: Public events, discus-
Events: We meet on the second Monday sions, and working with public and private
of the month in the Houston Garden Center partners. Communication: Produce acces-
(1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, 77004) at sible, useful information.
6:30 PM, and our FIRST MEETING will
be Sept. 14, 2009. In 2010 we will meet Speaker’s Bureau: Contact office.
on the second Wednesday of the Month at
the same time and place. Visit our website Publications: Free Biannual magazine,
for more information. Tomorrow. Weekly Email newsletter.
Volunteer opportunities: help with our

website, audio recording help, program
planning and PR.

CEC Member Groups
Houston Wilderness Jesse H. Jones Park &

4916 Main St., Suite 230 Nature Center
Houston, TX 77002 20634 Kenswick Drive
(713) 524-7330 Humble, TX 77338
info@houstonwilderness.org (281) 446-8588/Fax: (281) 446-8832
www.houstonwilderness.org jjp@hcp4.net
Rosie Zamora President & CEO www.hcp4.net/jones
rozamora@houstonwilderness.org
Darlene Conley Hostetler, Director
Amy Markwort, Educational Director/ dconley@hcp4.net
Media/ Press Contact
Mike Howlett, Naturalist
Victoria Herrin, Trails Coordinator mhowlett@hcp4.net
vherrin@houstonwilderness.org
Purpose: A300-acre, Harris County Pre-
Purpose: Houston Wilderness is an alli- cinct 4 nature park dedicated to environ-
ance of business, environmental and gov- mental and natural history, education,
ernment interests that act in concert to wildlife conservation, and passive recrea-
protect, preserve, and promote the unique tion. It opened in 1982.
biodiversity of the region’s precious
remaining ecological capital – bottomland Programs: Wide variety of weekday tours
hardwoods and prairie grasslands to pine and free weekend educational programs
forests and wetlands – while recognizing ranging from the lifestyles and customs of
the importance of the region’s natural local early settlers to the environmental
asses to its cultural history, economic benefits of nature.
vitality and future well-being. It was
founded in 2003. Major Events: Homestead Heritage Day,
Feb. 13, 2010; Naturefest March 6, 2010;
Programs: The Wilderness Passport for Pioneer Day, Nov. 14, 2009
Children; Sam Houston Trail & Wilder-
ness Preserve; Young Professionals outing Children’s Activities: Wide variety
trips; Summer Nature Challenge; throughout the year, including Summer
www.houstonwilderness.org – Nature 101 Nature Camp, Tadpoles Club, and scout
Education, Parks & Nature Center Guide; programs.
calendar of events.
Volunteer Opportunities: Trail guides,
Volunteer Opportunities: Speaker’s invasive plant removal, trail maintenance,
bureau; Summer Nature Challenge; Nature greenhouse help, office aide.
Education Outreach.
Publications: Quarterly The Parkscape –
Publications: Houston Atlas of Biodiver- Harris County Precinct 4 parks.
sity
Speakers Bureau: Web site features a
yearly updated “Outreach Directory.”
Hard copies are also available.

CEC Member Groups
Katy Prairie Conservancy Keep Houston Beautiful

3015 Richmond, Suite 230 3000 Richmond, Suite 350
(713) 523-6135/(713) 523-6145 (fax) (713) 839-8855/Fax: (713) 839-8880
info@katyprairie.org info@houstonbeautiful.org
www.katyprairie.org
www.houstonbeautiful.org
Mary Anne Piacentini, Executive Director
maryanne@katyprairie.org Mrs. Robin Blut, Executive Director
rblut@houstonbeautiful.org
Wesley Newman, Land Manager
(936) 931-5564 Purpose: To reduce litter, increase recy-
wnewman@katyprairie.org cling, and bring about a long-term im-
provement in attitudes and trash-hauling
Jaime González, Community Ed. Mgr. habits.
jgonzalez@katyprairie.org
Programs: Adopt-A-Block Program;
Morgan Blackburn, P.R./Events Coord. weekend cleanups; beautification projects;
mblackburn@katyprairie.org training workshops.
Purpose: To preserve a sustainable portion Major Events: Mayor’s Proud Partners

of the Katy Prairie for the benefit of its Awards Luncheon; Keep Houston Beauti-
wildlife and all Texans forever. More than ful Day; Annual Keep 5 Alive Cleanup;
17,500 acres have been protected. Annual Bar Association Cleanup; Texas
Recycles Day.
Major Events: Guided tours, weekly Children’s Activities: Little Kids’ Litter
Open Trails (self-guided tours), Family Party, Recycled Art Contest, and Clean
Day on the Prairie; educational field trips; Getaway.
annual meeting; Great Texas Coastal Bird-
ing Trail Site 100 - wildlife-viewing plat- Volunteer Opportunities: Clean up and
form on Nelson Farms open to the public beautification, clerical, artists, special
365 days a year; Annual Christmas Bird event information booths.
Count (Jan 1), Annual Butterfly Count
(Sept1), Bio Blitz (May). Wildlife- Speakers Bureau: Robin Blut,
viewing platform at Warren Lake will (713) 839-8855.
open in late fall, 2009 and will be open to
the public. Publications: Clean Neighborhoods Man-
ual; City of Houston Recycling &
Volunteer Opportunities: Leading tours, Neighborhood Cleanup Handbook; Guide
gardening at Texas Coastal Prairie Native to Earth Quilt Gardens; Recycling Activity
Seed Nursery, invasive species control, Book for Kids; A Guide to Creating Envi-
fundraising, administrative, outdoor educa- ronmental Outdoor Learning Centers; E-
tion, community outreach, workdays, pre- newsletter; Adopt-an-Esplanade Guide.
serve maintenance projects, monitoring
wildlife and protected lands, constructing
visitor amenities, including benches, shade
structures, and signage.
Speakers Bureau: Speakers available for

community, birding, nature, wildlife,
school, and outdoor groups.

CEC Member Groups
Keep Kingwood Green Legacy Land Trust

P.O. Box 5125 10330 Lake Road, Bldg. J
Kingwood, TX 77325 Houston, TX 77070
(713) 206-0558 281-576-1634
info@keepkingwoodgreen.org jlorenz@LLT.org
www.keepkingwoodgreen.org www.LLT.org
Hal Opperman, President of the Board Jennifer Lorenz, Executive Director

281-360-8092 jlorenz@LLT.org
Hal@keepkingwoodgreen.org
Teri MacArthur, Education Coordinator
Brigitte Collee, Founder and Vice Presi-
dent, 281-360-0666 Stephanie Prosser, Conservation Lands
brigitte@keepkingwoodgreen.org Biologist
Purpose: To increase awareness of recy- Purpose: Legacy Land Trust is a com-

cling opportunities through education. We munity-sponsored land preservation
work with the City of Houston toward the organization working with willing
building of a permanent recycling facility landowners to permanently protect
in the area. KKG aims to increase green
waste recycling, increase commercial recy-
land in the greater Houston region. We
cling, and influence community associa- preserve river and bayou corridors,
tions to renegotiate trash pick up contracts other properties with significant wild-
to include curbside pick up of recyclable life habitat value and places where
items. family recreation can occur in har-
mony with nature. Our "No Child Left
Major Events: See website. Inside" education program connects
tomorrow's conservation leaders with
Children’s Activities: Our speakers can nature today.
provide recycling talks and activities at
schools.
Founded in 1997.
Volunteer Opportunities: Six committees
Programs: “No Child Left Inside” Envi-
- writing, publicity, fundraising, education,
ronmental Education Program – science-
curbside recycling, business recycling.
based program to get children outside to
enjoy area wilderness and learn about our
Speakers Bureau: Speakers available on
local ecosystems
topics related to source reduction, re-use,
and recycling.
Children’s Activities: Nature journaling,
field trips to preserves with naturalists
Publications: Join our mailing list at
including official butterfly counts.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
keepkingwoodgreen
Volunteer Opportunities: Taking out
invasive plants on preserves, tree plant-
ings, trail maintenance.
Speakers Bureau: Colorful, visual Power-

Point presentation.

CEC Member Groups
Living Planet Foundation Memorial Park Conservancy

9307 Angelas Meadows P.O. Box 131024
(281) 345-0931/(713) 876-5400 (713) 863-8403
Fax (775) 582-3563 info@memorialparkconservancy.org
www.livingplanetfoundation.org
www.memorialparkconservancy.org
Kusum Vyas, Founder/President
livingplanet@sbcglobal.net Sally Tyler, Executive Director
(713) 863-8403
Purpose: To aid in the protection of cli- styler@memoralparkconservancy.org
mate, forest, ocean and water ecosystmes
and to promote the age of ecological sus- Purpose: The Memorial Park Conservancy
tainability and restoration. Our focus is on is dedicated to the preservation of the na-
key issues that threaten the earth’s envi- tive habitat of Memorial Park for future
ronment, population and habitat and to generations; to public use, enjoyment, and
bring awareness to the devastating effects education in accordance with the condi-
which humanity is inflicting on our beauti- tions of the conveyance to the city by the
ful planet. Hogg family; and to on-going support of
the Houston Parks Department.
Programs: Education, advocacy and con-
servation campaigns. We seek an active Programs: The Memorial Park Conser-
dialogue with government, business and vancy’s staff, members and volunteers
the public. Where our forests, oceans, seas work to protect and enhance one of the
and lands remain natural, we will work to City of Houston’s largest urban parks. As
protect them. Where development exists, the leading partner with the Houston Parks
we will promote its enhancement and and Recreation Dept, the Conservancy
beautification to maximize public access ensures Memorial Park remains a place to
and recreational enjoyment. Where there is escape our bustling city, enjoy nature and
a need to save precious resource from ill- recreate.
conceived projects, we will voice our con-
cerns and call for more responsible man- Volunteer Opportunities: Trail building
agement of our natural treasures. We cre- and maintenance events, improving the
ate awareness about rainforest destruction park habitat, and events for children.
and species extinctions, and create cam- Credit for interns and for community ser-
paigns to save what is left of our precious vice available.
resources.
Speakers Bureau:Describing the history
of Memorial Park, its native habitat, and
plans for protecting and enhancing one of
Houston’s largest urban green spaces.

CEC Member Groups
Mercer Arboretum & Native Plant Society of

Botanic Gardens Texas: Houston Chapter
22306 Aldine Westfield Road P. O. Box 131254
Humble, TX 77338 Houston, TX 77219-1254
(281) 443-8731/Fax: (281) 443-6078 www.npsot.org/houston
mercerarboretum@hcp4.net
Linda Knowles, President
www.hcp4.net/mercer (281) 558-3710 dknowlespe@aol.com
Greg Harmison, Education Director Flo Hannah, Publicity/Communications

(281) 443-8731: gharmison@hcp4.net fhannah@houstonaudubon.org
(713) 932-1639 x 105
Purpose: To establish and maintain a ver-
satile botanical facility for Houston and the Purpose: The mission of The Native Plant
greater Gulf Coast region, serving the gen- Society of Texas (NPSOT) is to promote
eral public, the horticulture industry, and research, conservation and utilization of
the scientific community. native plants and plant habitats of Texas
through education, outreach and example.
Programs: Programs offered throughout NPSOT was founded in 1981.
the year focused on gardening and plant
related topics. Meetings: At 7 pm, the third Thursday of
month (Feb. – Nov.) at Houston Arbore-
Major Events: March Mart Plant Sale, tum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr.
Mar. 26 and 27, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 4 4th Thurs- Oct., Dec. -Holiday dinner, Jan.
p.m., offering a unique selection of plants -Propagation Workshop. Spring & Fall
that thrive in the Houston/Harris County Field Trips
climate. The best and biggest plant sale in
Texas. Programs: Speakers present topics such as
Sizzling Hot Summer Plant Sale landscaping with natives, trees, and butter-
Sat., Jun. 26, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. fly & habitat gardening.
This summer plant sale offers a wide vari-
ety of plants that perform in high heat and Major Events: WildScapes Workshop:
humidity and wet or dry conditions. topics: habitat gardening, wildlife, plants;
Tropical Workshop, Sat., Aug. 28, 2010 includes a native plant sale and nature
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This workshop offers related book sale. Fall and Spring State
a full day of programs that focus on creat- Symposiums with programs discussing
ing a tropical paradise. Guest speakers, a native plants and plant habitats across the
plant sale, and lunch are included in the state.
registration fee. Please contact Mercer for
more information. Volunteer Opportunities: Native Plant
rescues, Invasive plant removal, school
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are habitat programs, cooperative efforts with
an essential part of Mercer and are in- other nonprofits and government entities.
volved in all aspects of the gardens includ- Display Booth.
ing gardening, teaching, fundraising, and
guiding tours. Speakers Bureau: Contact Linda
Knowles.
Publications: Bimonthly State newsletter;

local quarterly newsletter.

CEC Member Groups
The Nature Conservancy Nature Discovery Center

1800 Augusta, Suite 240 7112 Newcastle
Houston, TX 77057-3278 Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 524-6459/Fax (713) 533-0803 (713) 667-6550/Fax: (713) 667-7654
mail@naturediscoverycenter.org
www.nature.org/texas
www.naturediscoverycenter.org
Laura Huffman, State Director
(512) 494-9559, lhuffman@tnc.org Jenni Gillespie-Malone, Executive Direc-
tor
John Cronin jmalone@naturediscoverycenter.org
Director of Philanthropy–Coastal Texas
(713) 524-6459, jcronin@tnc.org Anne Eisner, Outreach Coordinator
aeisner@naturediscoverycenter.org
Paco Felici
Director, Marketing Resource Center (210) Purpose: To ignite life-long curiosity,
224-8774 understanding, and respect for nature.
pfelici@tnc.org
Programs: Free adult lecture on first Wed.
Further info: Contact Sharon Roark, (713) of month at 7 pm, children’s classes,
524-6459, sroark@tnc.org. spring break & summer day camps, birding
walks, wildlife watching field trips, inter-
Purpose: To preserve plants, animals, and active exhibit rental, school field-trips,
natural communities that represent the teacher workshops, educational outreaches,
diversity of life on Earth by protecting the birthday parties.
lands and waters they need to survive.
Major Events: Spring Fling / Earth Day
Publications: Quarterly national magazine (Apr), Pumpkin Patch (Oct); Holiday Mar-
ket (Dec); Bellaire Home Tour (Apr.);
Major Events: Annual luncheon Twilight in the Park (Nov.).
Speakers Bureau: Call for speakers. Children’s Activities: Discovery Rooms,

Nature Story Time, pre-school and ele-
Children’s Activities: Educational pro- mentary classes & camps, Scout programs.
grams at preserves around the state. Call
the Houston office. Volunteer Opportunities: Special events;
field trip docents; animal care; gardening;
Young Professionals Group: Gen C is a help with art projects, camp counselors,
group of young professionals interested in Discovery Room docents.
learning more about the mission and work
of The Nature Conservancy through eve- Speakers Bureau: yes.
ning receptions, family-friendly parties,
and outings around Texas. Call the Hous- Publications: Nature At Your Doorstep:
ton office for more information. Real World Investigations for Primary
Students (book); Birds of Russ Pitman
Volunteer Opportunities: Events and Park; Discovery Trail Guide
office support. Call the o

CEC Member Groups
Ocean Conservancy Organic Horticulture

106 E. 6th St., Suite 400 Business-Education Alliance
Austin, TX 78701 2221 West 34th Street
(512) 524.7432 Houston, TX 77018
bblome@oceanconservancy.org (713) 957-0909
www.oceanconservancy.org www.ohbaonline.org
Bill Blome, Gulf Region Outreach Man- Mike Serant, Chair
ager mserant@sanjacsupply.com
bblome@oceanconservancy.org
Purpose: We assist metro Houston area
Media/Press Contact: horticultural businesses who embrace or-
Tom McCann, (202) 351.0465 ganic principles and standards. We serve
tmccann@oceanconservancy.org as a forum for education, certification and
promotion of environmentally conscience
Purpose: Ocean Conservancy promotes horticultural practices. We seek to be a
healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems and unifying force to improve the environ-
opposes practices that threaten ocean life mental well being of our region. We pro-
and human life. Through research, educa- vide sound education programs: seminars,
tion, and science-based advocacy, Ocean classes and workshops throughout the
Conservancy informs, inspires, and em- year.
powers people to speak and act on behalf
of the oceans. In all its work, Ocean Con- Meetings: 7 -10 per year, check website
servancy strives to be the world's foremost
advocate for the oceans. Volunteer Opportunities: publicity and
website management. Contact Mike Ser-
Programs: Ocean Conservancy’s current ant.
programs include: marine debris, sustain-
able Gulf of Mexico fisheries, creating Speaker's Bureau: Organic Horticulture
marine protected areas, protecting marine Education
wildlife, marine spatial planning, national
standards for offshore aquaculture, climate
change, and protecting the Arctic.
Major Events: International Coastal

Cleanup, generally the 2nd weekend in
September in conjunction with Adopt-A-
Beach program.
Speaker’s Bureau: Bill Blome gives pres-

entations on restoring the health of Gulf of
Mexico fisheries.
Publications: Ocean Conservancy quar-

terly magazine

CEC Member Groups
Outdoor Nature Club The Park People, Inc.

2007 Wilderness Point Drive 2311 Canal Street, Ste. 116
Kingwood, TX 77339-2238 Houston TX 77003-1518
(281) 358-5407 P.O. Box 2492, 77252
www.OutdoorNatureClub.org (713) 942-7275
info@parkpeople.org
Onc_pres1@outdoornatureclub.org
www.parkpeople.org
Calvin Blakley, President
cblakley@ix.netcom.com
Charles Smith, Executive Vice President Purpose: Working with the city, county,
(713) 977-5730 state, and community to preserve, enhance,
increase, and celebrate area parks and
Mary Dodson, Conservation Vice Presi- green space; speaking out when parks are
dent, (713) 974-3089 threatened; planting trees and wildflowers
maffray@aol.com across the Houston area; initiating park
preservation programs.
Purpose: To cooperate in the enjoyment
and study of nature; to further conservation Programs: On the Trail of Trash, Feb.
of natural resources and foster interest in 28th, 2009; various planting of wildflow-
them, and to work toward the establish- ers and trees (consult website)
ment and maintenance of natural sanctuar-
ies and preserves. Major Events: Annual Meeting, January;
Annual awards dinner, April 22, 2009;
Meetings: Second Thur., 7:30 pm, 30th Anniversary Celebration, November
Sept.-May at Bayland Community Center, 5, 2008
6400 Bissonnet. .
Volunteer Opportunities: Project plan-
Major Events: Monthly field trip; ning, special events, and administrative
monthly subgroup meetings and field trips. support. Also see newsletter or website for
Monthly open house with camping at the tree or wild flower plantings.
650-acre Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary
near Evergreen, TEXAS. Speakers Bureau: Contact Diane
Schenke.
Children’s Activities: Birding field trips.
Publications: Harris County Tree Regis-
Speakers Bureau: Dick Whanger, Educa- try 2005, The Park People’s Trails Map,
tion Outreach Chairman (713) 723-0858. see website for newsletter and annual re-
port
Publications: Newsletter, Nature Notes;
ornithology group newsletter, The Spoon-
bill; yearbook with activity calendar.

CEC Member Groups
Piney Woods Wildlife Planned Parenthood of

Society, Inc. Houston and Southeast
P.O. Box 189 Texas, Inc.
Spring, TX 77383-0189 3601 Fannin
Houston, TX 77004-3998
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ (713) 522-6240/Fax: (713) 522-9047
Pineywoodswildlifesociety.org pphset@pphouston.org
www.pphouston.org
Al Barr, President
(281) 443-6629 Peter J. Durkin, President and CEO
albarra4@aol.com (713) 522-6240
Carole Allen, First Vice President Media/Press contact:
(281) 444-6204 Rochelle Tafolla, VP Communications and
caroleallen@sbcglobal.net Marketing
(713) 831-6573
Purpose: A nonprofit organization for Rochelle.Tafolla@pphset.org
people interested in nature and dedicated
to the study and protection of the environ-
Purpose: To ensure the right and abil-
ment.
ity of all individuals to manage their
Meetings: Third Tue. of month, sexual and reproductive health by pro-
Sept.-May, 7:30 pm, Mercer Arboretum, viding health services, education, and
22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free and open advocacy. Founded in 1936.
to the public.
Programs: Teen and Family/
Major Events: Monthly field trips; Spring Community Education on sexuality
Creek Christmas bird count; Jesse H. Jones and relationships. Contact Meryl
Park winter bird count.
Cohen, VP Education at 713-831-6521
Speakers Bureau: Carlos Hernandez or Meryl.cohen@pphset.org.
(281) 878-5558.
Major Events: Luncheon to com-
Publications: Monthly newsletter, The memorate the Roe vs. Wade decision,
Pine Warbler. January
Volunteer Opportunities: Assistance

is needed in health centers, administra-
tion, school programs, and public af-
fairs. Contact Anitra Daniel, Director
of Volunteers at 713-831-6522 or Ani-
tra.daniel@pphset.org.
Speakers Bureau: 713-522-6240 or

www.pphouston.org.
Publications: E-newsletter

CEC Member Groups
Plastic Pollution Texas Pleasantville Environmental

1901 Lexington St. Coalition
Houston, Texas 77098 Box 24322, Houston TX 77229
(281) 469-1966 (713) 298-9833/ Fax: (713) 674-4728
patsyg@plasticpollutiontexas.com http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/psrc/
www.plasticpollutiontexas.com Debbie Allen, Founder/President
(713) 298-9833; 1dallen1@gmail.com
Purpose:
Lead a successful campaign to get a Bottle Maurice Alexander, Circulation Manager;
Bill passed in the 2011 Texas Legislature (281) 755-3266;
for the purpose of maximizing recovery of alexander43@sbcglobal.net
recyclables, reduce reliance on raw materi-
als for manufacturing new containers, and Calvin Wills; Civic League Representative
maximize waste diversion (713) 419-3897 megac6@sbcglobal.net
Events: Media/Press Contact:
Presentations on the how, why, and when, Martina Cartwright, Contributing Editor
a Texas Bottle Bill will work for our state. (713) 313-1019; mcartwright@tsulaw.edu
Please contact us!
Purpose: The group was formed in 2005
Goal: to aggressively monitor environmental and
Build up a state wide email base, including air quality violations which directly and or
college green organizations, that can be indirectly affect the residents of Pleasant-
tapped into to voice support for the bill. ville; hold community meetings to educate
the residents on the importance of keeping
Volunteers Opportunities: the community clean and how to identify a
We need someone to help manage the potential hazard and/or violation; and col-
webpage. laborate with community organizations,
media, industry, academia, environmental
groups and government.
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes

.
Major Events: Tree plantings, community
clean-up.

CEC Member Groups
The Progressive Forum Returned Peace Corps

P.O. Box 1722 Volunteers - Gulf Coast
Bellaire, TX 77402
(713) 664-0020 Council
Fax: (713) 664-2231 P.O. Box 980393
info@progressiveforumhouston.org Houston, TX 77098-0393
(713) 797-6674
www.progressiveforumhouston.org namaste161@msn.com
Randall Morton, President www.rpcv.org

(713) 664-0020
rrmorton@progressiveforumhouston.org Mary Shao, Special Events
(713) 697-0247
Purpose: A civic speaker organization
dedicated to enriching our democracy and Ken Fraley, Database/ Membership
culture by presenting the great minds it (713) 864-6724; jfraley@bcm.tmc.edu
believes are advancing the success of the
individual, our species, and life on the Heidi Birenbaum, President-Elect
planet. The Forum produces seven events (713) 721-6767
a year at the Wortham Center. bbaum1@aol.com
Programs: Program schedule is at Purpose: To bring together all former

www.progressiveforumhouston.org. Past RPCVs within the Gulf Coast area in order
environmental speakers have included Al to promulgate the ideals of the Peace
Gore who launched An Inconvenient Truth Corps; to disseminate pertinent Peace
at the Forum, his first book event for that Corps-related information on a local, na-
title. Others include Robert F. Kennedy, tional, and international level, and target
Jr., Jared Diamond, community activities that we can support
Edward O. Wilson, Tim Flannery, Bill as a local chapter of the Nation Peace
McKibben, Robert Redford, Lester Brown, Corps Association.
and James Hansen.
Major Events: Fundraising for Peace
Corps Partnership Projects around the
world.
Volunteer Opportunities: Guadalupe

River clean up. Call for other volunteer
opportunities.
Publications: Peace Prints, newsletter (6

times each year).

CEC Member Groups
Rice Design Alliance SCENIC GALVESTON, Inc.

6100 Main Street, An Affiliate of Scenic Texas, Inc. & Sce-
Anderson Hall, Room 149 nic America Networking Guild: “Friends
Rice University, Houston, TX 77005 of the Preserve,” Site partner –GCBO
(713) 348-4876/Fax: (713) 348-5924 20 Colony Park Circle
rda@rice.edu Galveston, TX 77551
(979) 234-2096 or (409) 744-7431
www.rda.rice.edu www.scenicgalveston.org
Linda Sylvan, Executive Director Evangeline L. Whorton, Chairman

sylvan@rice.edu 409-789-4996
Evangelinewhorton@yahoo.com
David Spaw, President
(713) 222-0900 Purpose: A volunteer membership organi-
dspaw@spawmaxwell.com zation dedicated to the service mission of
land trusts of scenic habitat conservation
Purpose: Dedicated to the advancement of preserves of almost 3,000 acres with per-
architecture, urban design, and the built manent protection and restoration of the
environment in the Houston region through 900-acre John M. O’Quinn I-45 Estuarial
educational programs, the publication of Corridor the contiguous 1,840 acres of
Cite, and active programs to initiate physi- never developed native coastal prairies and
cal improvements. By sponsoring lectures, wetlands habitat on the Virginia Point
seminars, symposia, exhibits, and tours, Peninsula Preserve including other land
RDA seeks to involve the public. trust parcels on West Galveston Bay and
on Galveston Island, and archeological
Volunteer Opportunities: Docents stewardship on VPPP of National Register
needed for house tour, gala, and other Pending 1860 Fort Hebert Military Instal-
events. lation--“Battle of Galveston” origination
site.
Publications: Cite: The Architecture +
Design Review of Houston, published Major Events/Volunteer Opportunity:
quarterly, Ephemeral City: Cite Looks at Partnership cleaning events, April and
Houston (2003, UT Press). September with GLO in ADOPT-A-
BEACH-ESTUARY and annual March
cleaning with River, Lakes, Bays N’ Bay-
ous TRASH BASH, along with volunteer
day maintenance, soil erosion projects, and
participation in Birding surveys, Christmas
Bird Count, Oyster and marine work,
marsh/prairie plantings, control herbicide,
burning forays and other outings, including
the Texas Great Birding Classic. Master
Naturalists’ “Prairie Pioneers” work con-
tinues monthly at Reitan Point. Birders,
paddlers, fishers, other visitors are wel-
come for non-intrusive public uses.

CEC Member Groups
Scenic Houston Sheldon Lake State Park

A Chapter of Scenic Texas, Inc. and Environmental Learning
3015 Richmond Ave., Suite 220
Houston, TX 77098 Center
(713) 629-0481/Fax: (713) 629-0485 15315 Beaumont Highway at
Park Road 138
www.scenichouston.org Houston, TX 77049
(281) 456-2800/Fax: (281) 456-8456
Anne Culver, Executive Director
anne@scenichouston.org www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Holly Eaton, Program Director and Events Tom Olson, Education Director
Coordinator tom.olson@tpwd..state.tx.us/parks
Purpose: Scenic Houston works to elimi- Robert Comstock, Superintendent

nate visual blight because all Houstonians
are entitled to a green, uncluttered, visually Purpose: To conserve a 2,800 acre state
appealing city. Scenic Houston promotes park site in an urban setting. To provide
sign control, billboard reduction, freeway fishing and wildlife observation opportuni-
landscaping, scenic byway development, ties on Sheldon Lake and both formal and
and enhanced design standards for public informal nature observation and learning
projects. Our success improves the quality activities at the learning center.
of life for all Houstonians.
Programs: A 2,800-acre state park di-
Major Events: Scenic Visionary Awards vided into two units. The 800-acre lake
Dinner, October. provides fishing and wildlife observation
opportunities. The environmental learning
Volunteer Opportunities: Young Friends center provides formal and informal envi-
Initiatives, Scenic Action network, assist- ronmental learning opportunities and pro-
ing with special events, outreach. Contact grams for schools, scouts, other groups and
the office for more information. aquatic studies, catch and release fishing,
renewable energy technology, native plant
Publications: Scenic Views e-newsletter, gardening, recycling and composting. Call
legislative alerts as needed, brochures, for schedule of operations.
articles, blog.
Children’s Activities: Programs for
school field trips, scouts and other youth
groups as listed above.
Volunteer Opportunities: Assist with

fishing and nature programs for children,
prairie restoration, native plant gardening,
trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and
special projects.

CEC Member Groups
Sierra Club Student Conservation

Houston Regional Group Association
P.O. Box 3021 3015 Richmond, Suite 290
(713)520-1835
www.houston.sierraclub.org
www.thesca.org
Jim Williams, Executive Committee Chair,
ezz@pdq.net Jamie Ford, Texas Program Manager
jford@thesca.org
Evelyn L. Merz, Conservation Chair,
elmerz@hal-pc.org; (713) 644-8228 Julia Bitterly, Houston Program Coor-
dinator
George Batten, Newsletter Editor jbitterly@thesca.org
(713) 665-1505
Purpose: To build the next generation of
Purpose: To explore, enjoy, and protect
conservation leaders and inspire steward-
the wild places of the earth; to practice and
ship of our environment and communities
promote the responsible use of the earth’s
by engaging young people in hands-on
ecosystems and resources; to educate and
service to the land.
enlist humanity to protect and restore the
quality of the natural and human environ-
Programs: Year-round and summer out-
ment; and to use all lawful means to carry
door service-learning programs for high
out these objectives.
school youth and adults.
Meetings: Second Thurs., 7:30 pm, St.
Major Events: Martin Luther King Day,
Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1805 West
Earth Day, and National Public Lands Day
Alabama at Woodhead
Volunteer Opportunities: SCA offers
Major Events: Trips, workshops, outings,
local and national volunteer opportunities
and classes; Yard Sale, spring; Annual
for ages 15 and up, and in over 50 disci-
Auction, at December meeting;
plines: Conservation Crews, Conservation
Leadership Corps, and Conservation In-
Children’s Activities: Inner City Outings
ternships. See our website for more details
program. Contact Angie Langolf at
or email Jamie Ford.
on.the.go@sbcglobal.net or Lorraine Gib-
son at raineygib@aol.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Issues include

water & air quality, watershed, sustainabil-
ity, energy, forestry, and parks & wildlife;
Political Committee endorsements; legisla-
tive issues and letter writing; trail mainte-
nance on Lone Star Hiking Trail; training
for leading outings. Call (713) 895-9309.
Publications: Bayou Banner, monthly

(call for free copy)

CEC Member Groups
Surfrider Foundation, Techs & Trainers

Texas Chapter 5933 Bellaire Blvd # 111
P.O. Box 563 Houston, TX 77081
Liberty, TX 77575 (713) 839-7177
www.surfrider.org/texas www.techsandtrainers.org
techs1234@yahoo.com
Jax Claiborn, Chairman
Randall Roberts, Vice-Chairman Barbara Rosen, Director
(713) 839-7177
Ellis Pickett, Secretary/Spokesman techs1234@yahoo.com
(713) 906-3940 EllisPickett@comcast.net
David Rogers, General Manager
Media/Press Contact: Ellis Pickett (713) 839-7177
Purpose Statement: To preserve and Media/Press Contact: Barbara Rosen

protect the Texas coast and it’s recrea-
tional resources. Our issues are water Purpose: To provide technological skills
quality, beach access, erosion, and coastal and computers to people with disabilities,
development. Our goal is to stand on the barriers to employment, and/or low income
beach 30 years from now and be able to while protecting the environment from e-
say, “We made the right decisions.” We waste. Founded in 2000.
were founded in 1999.
Programs: Maintaining Computer Recy-
Regular Meetings: Monthly in Houston. cling Center for businesses and individuals
(donation letters provided) Computer
Programs: Respect the Beach - education Hardware Training Program for people
program for schools; Blue Water Task with disabilities, and/or low income. Pro-
Force - beach water testing viding computers to people with disabili-
ties, and/or low income for a nominal fee.
Children’s Activities: Science and educa-
tion projects, beach activities Volunteer Opportunities: Individuals and
groups are welcomed to participate in the
Volunteer Opportunities: beach clean- refurbishment and disassembly processes
ups, public education programs, water of computers either at our site or that of the
testing, fundraising, government relations, group. Individuals and groups participate
public relations, and advertising. in the planning, publicity, and conduct of
community recycling events.
Speaker’s Bureau: Ellis Pickett
Publications: “Making Waves” - national Major Events: Computer Recycling
publication (monthly publication also Drives for churches and other community
available on the web) groups scheduled periodically.
Children’s Activities: Deconstructing

computers while learning about their com-
ponents, and the environmental impact of e
-waste.

CEC Member Groups
Texas Association of Texas Campaign for the

Environmental Professionals Environment
5090 Richmond Avenue, # 432 3100 Richmond Avenue, Suite 290
www.taep.org taep@taep.org 713-337-4192
www.texasenvironment.org
Valori Ranson, President
valorir@att.net Robin Schneider, Executive Director
robin@texasenvironment.org
Lelsie Yoo, Secretary
lyoo@perennialenv.com Virginia Fugman, Canvass Director
Ed Fiesinger, Treasurer virginia@texasenvironment.org
efiesinger@zephyrenv.com
Shannon Tyrell, Vice President Zac Trahan, Program Director
shannon.tyrell@ALSEnviro.com zac@texasenvironment.org
Purpose: The Texas Association of Envi- Purpose: Non-partisan, non-profit citizens'

ronmental Professionals (TAEP), incorpo- organization dedicated to informing and
rated in 1988, is the premier organization mobilizing Texans to protect the quality of
for environmental professionals in the their lives, their health, their communities
State of Texas. With 300+ local members and the environment.
and a subchapter in Austin, TAEP focuses
on the advancement of the environmental Programs: Advocates for local, state and
profession and providing a forum to dis- national policies that hold manufacturers
cuss environmental issues. responsible for recycling the toxic products
they create (such as electronic waste or "e-
Meetings: Monthly luncheons on the 3rd waste"); works to strengthen environ-
Thursday at Brady’s Landing. mental and health standards for Texas
landfills; educates residents and builds
Programs: Chuck Glore Memorial Schol- grassroots support through a year-round
arship program. In 2009, TAEP has neighborhood canvassing program.
awarded a total of $11,500 to students at 5
different schools. Annually support Texas Job Opportunities: Full and part-time
Envirothon and the Science and Engineer- paid Community Organizer positions
ing Fair of Houston. Young Environ- available year round
mental Professionals (YEP) is a network-
ing opportunity for young people new to Volunteer Opportunities: Call Zac
the profession. Trahan.
Major Events: Annual Environmental Publications: Annual report and regular

Challenges and Innovations Conference email action alerts to TCE members. Visit
(ECIC): Gulf Coast (Feb); Winter Holiday the website www.texasenvironment.org to
Social; Annual Regulatory Update. view past reports and join as a member.
Volunteer Opportunities: Conference

and other event planning committees;
TAEP Board of Directors.
Publications: ECIC conference proceed-

ings with abstracts.

CEC Member Groups
Texas Diaper-Free Texas Master Naturalists

3519 Blue Bonnet Heartwood Chapter
Houston, TX 77025 PO Box 9611
(713) 249-2881 The Woodlands, TX 77387-9611
www.texasdiaperfree.org (832) 381-6921 (Messages only)
info@heartwoodtmn.org
coryvaldes@gmail.com
www.heartwoodtmn.org
Purpose: The mission of Texas Diaper
Free is to be a resource of information Teri MacArthur, President
about the environmental impact of pro- (281) 381-3281
longed diaper use, and the benefits (both president@heartwoodtmn.org
parental and environmental) to infant potty
training. We were founded in 2008. Purpose: To create a proactive resource of
diverse individuals promoting environ-
Program: Yahoo discussion group avail- mental stewardship through outreach, edu-
able at groups.yahoo.com/ cation and volunteer service benefiting the
TexasDiaperFree/ residents in an\ d around Montgomery and
Walker Counties. Founded December
Website also allows posting. 2004
Publications: www.texasdiaperfree.org Meetings: First Wed. of month except
Dec. in Classroom Building at WG Jones
Volunteer Opportunities: State Forest, 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, TX.
Contact Cory Valdes at (713) 249-2881
Programs: Incorporate the theme of sus-
tainable practices into the educational
process, with emphasis on the beneficial
management of resources and natural eco-
logical processes.
Major Events: Annual Primary Training

Classes for those who wish to become
Master Naturalists
Volunteer Opportunities: Waterway and

nature trail cleanups, removing invasive
species, variety of monitoring activities for
waterways, plants, insects and invasive
species, workshops and public speaking
engagements. Continuous Educational
Trainings for adults and youth, primarily
forest-based.
Speaker’s Bureau: Yes.

info@heartwoodtmn.org

CEC Member Groups
Trees for Houston The Trust for Public Land

4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 310 Coastal & Southeast Texas Office
Houston, TX 77027 1113 Vine Street, Suite 117
(713) 840-8733/Fax: (713) 840-8734 Houston, TX 77002
Info@treesforhouston.org (713) 226-7200; Fax: (713) 226-7229
www.treesforhouston.org www.tpl.org
Barry Ward, Executive Director Linda Shead, Program Director

barry@treesforhouston.org Linda.shead@tpl.org
Purpose: To Plant, protect and promote Meg Naumann, Associate Regional Devel-
trees in the greater Houston region. opment Director Texas
meg.naumann@tpl.org
Programs: Tree Planting; Trees for
Schools; Urban Forest Tree Keeper classes Laura Brown Sykes, Project Manager
in September(adult). laura.syles@tpl.org
Major Events: Arbor Day Awards, Jan.; Purpose: The Trust for Public Land con-
Root Ball, April; Annual Meeting, May, serves land for people to enjoy as parks,
Sporting Clays Tournament, October. gardens and other natural places, ensuring
livable communities for generations to
Children’s Activities: School presenta- come.
tions for third and fourth grades.
Volunteer Opportunities: Tree planting; Programs: Galveston Bay Land Conser-
taking educational programs into Houston vation Initiative; Greenprint reports for
schools; special projects. saving our Coastal Heritage.
Publications: Monthly TreE-mail (online Major Events: Project celebrations.

newsletter); quarterly newsletter, Annual
Report; and the Website, Speakers Bureau: Call the office.
www.treesforhouston.org.
Volunteer Opportunities: Call the office.
Publications: Land & People, a semi-

annual national magazine; The Trust for
Public Land - Texas, a state newsletter;
TPL Near You, an electronic newsletter.

CEC Member Groups
TWRC Wildlife Center Urban Harvest

10801 Hammerly Blvd, Suite 200 2311 Canal, Suite 122
(713) 468-TWRC (8972) (713) 880-5540
www.twrc-houston.org info@urbanharvest.org
Roslyn Even, Operations Director, www.urbanharvest.org

director@twrc-houston.org
Mark Bowen, Executive Director
Terry Garner, Volunteer Coordinator, (713) 880-5540, mark@urbanharvest.org
membership@twrc-houston.org
Purpose: Urban Harvest is a nonprofit
Heather Morris, Education Coordinator organization that uses fruit, vegetable and
education@twrc-houston.org habitat gardens to improve quality of life
in the greater Houston area.
Purpose: TWRC Wildlife Center is a
wildlife emergency and rehabilitative Programs: Organic Gardening Classes;
care facility operated by volunteers and Bayou City Farmers' Market; School and
part-time staff. As a drop off facility Youth Gardening Program; Community
open 7 days a week, the public brings Gardens Program
in injured, orphaned, or ill wildlife for
care. The Bayou City Farmers' Market is open
each Saturday. Check our website for more
Programs: New Volunteer Orientation, information.
101 Basic Rehabilitation Classes, Baby
Bird Program and training to become a Major Events: Harvest Celebration, Fruit
permitted Wildlife Rehabilitator. Tree Sale and the Gala.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities

16 or older are needed to assist with the include assisting with the farmers' market,
daily operations of the Center. Duties classes, outreach, garden construction,
include: answering the hotline, caring membership mailings, and community
for the education animals, helping with garden events.
admissions (for 18 and older), office
chores, data entry, and general Center Publications: quarterly newsletter Urban
maintenance, Baby Bird Program Harvest Guide; Book: Year Round Vegeta-
operates from May through August. bles, Fruits and Flowers for Metro Hous-
Volunteers must be at least 14 years old; ton by Bob Randall, Ph.D.
12 and 13 years old can participate with
a parent or guardian. See website for de-
tails.
Speaker’s Bureau: PowerPoint

presentations on variety of topics,
live animals available

CEC Member Groups
U.S. Green Building Council Waterborne Education

- Greater Houston Area Center (WEC)
Chapter Mailing: P.O. Box 9
P.O. Box 6720 Physical: 810 Miller St.
Houston, TEXAS 77265-6720 Anahuac, TX 77514
www.usgbchouston.org (409) 267-3547
Fax: (409) 267-3758
Keith Reihl, Chair –
reihl@reihlengineering.com www.txwaterborne.org
Jim Brunson, Vice Chair – Amy Turner, Director

jbrunson@satpon.com amyturner@ih2000.net
Lora-Marie Bernard, Executive Dir. – Wes Kruger, Field Lab Coordinator

loramarie@usgbchouston.org weskruger@ih2000.net
Purpose: Founded in 2003, Purpose: To foster appreciation and stew-

the U.S. Green Building Council - Greater ardship of coastal resources, heritage and
Houston Area Chapter (USGBC-GHAC) culture by providing hands-on waterborne
works with regional government agencies, education services
businesses and institutions to stimulate and
support green building practices. We offer Programs: WEC Custom Field Labs de-
educational programs to the building in- sign on-the-water experiences to fit a
dustry and public at large, in order to grow group’s unique needs, and activity requests
both local expertise and the green building for school groups, 5th grade –college, clubs
market. and specialty groups.
Programs: Monthly membership meet- The Public Wetlands Education Program

ings, LEED workshops and study groups, free field experiences to members of the
green building tours. general public.
Major Events: Casino Night Celebration, Teacher Workshops customized on-the-

Awards Gala, Green Brewe water experience and onshore session.
CPE credits available.
Volunteer Opportunities: The USGBC
Houston chapter has many committees that In-class presentations are available, as well
members may participate in. See website as participation in local festivals and con-
for details. ferences.
Major Events: Trinity River tours at the

Texas Gator Fest in September.
Volunteer Opportunities: Aboard WEC

vessels as facilitators, assistants and crew.
(Training is required but provided at no
cost.) We also accept assistance at WEC
outreach booths and in the office.
Publication: WEC Newsletter, bi-monthly.

CEC Member Groups
We CAN Recycle White Oak Bayou

Processing Facility Association
723 N Drennan St. P.O. Box 920510
Houston, TX 77003-1320 Houston, TX 77292-05010
(832) 659-0168 WhiteOakBayouAssociation@comcast.net
www.wecanrecycle.org
Evelyn Born Shanley, President
Mark Austin, Founder
info@wecanrecycle.org (713) 864-1548
ebshanley@comcast.net
Purpose: We CAN Recycle, a 501(c)(3)
non profit, was founded as a way to make Kyle Blank, PE, Vice President
a positive impact on several serious issues kblank@pateeng.com
facing Houston, America and our planet.
Our mission is to promote and raise aware- Jim Mackey, Vice President
ness of recycling as a way to reduce the bikin7@aol.com
strain on landfills, reduce pollution and
reduce greenhouse gasses. Funds raised Linda Mercer, Vice President
from our recycling efforts go to other area LindaMercer@iniinc.com
non-profits including those that help needy
and abused animals and those that support Purpose: To promote greater public
city beautification projects. awareness, appreciation, and enjoyment of
White Oak Bayou, its tributaries and envi-
Programs: Glass recycling for Greater rons by advocating the preservation, resto-
Houston area businesses and multi-unit ration, and maintenance of the natural
dwellings. We specialize in recycling glass wildlife habitats thereof, while promoting
but "We CAN Recycle" almost anything! compatible educational and recreational
opportunities within the area.
Recycling drop off center: 723 N Dren-
nan Street, open to the public from 8:30 We were founded May 20, 1988.
am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
We accept number 1 & 2 plastics, alumi- Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm except
num /tin cans, glass, paper and cardboard. Nov. at Central Bank - Community Room,
We DO NOT accept hazardous materials. 1550 West 18th Street, 77008
(TV's, paint etc.)
Programs: Field trips, tree planting, bike-
Awards: Winner 2009 State of Texas way advocacy and design, environmental
Alliance for Recycling (STAR) Leadership advocacy,
Award: "Outstanding Integrated Solid participation in Harris County Flood Con-
Waste Management Program" and trol District stakeholder committees,
"Honorable Mention" at the 24th Annual coordination with City of Houston Flood-
Mayor's Proud Partner Awards, 2008. plain Management office stormwater qual-
ity advocacy and education.
Volunteer Opportunities: Collection and
recycling, processing, and clean-up pro- November – Annual Meeting
jects. Contact us at:
info@wecanrecycle.org Publications: E-mail announcements.
Publications: We CAN Recycle blog, at
wecanrecycle.org/wordpress.

CEC Member Groups
Wildlife Rehabilitation & Willow Waterhole Green-

Education (WR&E) Center space Conservancy, Inc.
7007 Katy Road P. O. Box 35676
Houston, TX 77024 Houston, TX 77235-5676
(713) 861-WILD (9453) (9-6 M – F; 9–4 S
& S Mar-Aug; 9-4 daily Sept-Feb) Howard Sacks, President
http://wrande.org Howard.sacks@foxtv.com
Dabney Kennedy, Vice President
Sharon Schmalz, Executive Director dabneykennedy@aol.com
SharonSchmalz@wrande.org Ralph Rieger, Treasurer
rieger@riegercpa.com
Purpose: WR&E was formed to meet the Bob Schwartz, Corresponding Secretary
increasing need for wildlife assistance in bobx@hal-pc.org
the Greater Houston / Upper Gulf Coast Margaret Greene, Director of Fundraising
region. Each year the WR&E Center cares greene.margaret@att.net
for over 7000 thousand injured or or- Becky Edmondson, Recording Secretary
phaned wild animals including over 300 and Director of Volunteers
different species. The WR&E Center is redmondson@vintageunderwriters.com
Houston’s first trauma hospital that accepts Chris Zider, Park Guardian
all native injured, ill and orphaned wild- xzider@earthlink.net
life. The Center receives no government Alice Scanlan, Director of Communica-
funding. Funding is provided by the gener- tions
ous donations of the general public and AMScanlan@tmhs.org
corporations. Jay Broadfoot, Director of Strategic Plan-
ning
Meetings: Monthly volunteer orientation Jbroadfoot@wwgc.org
meetings (excl. Dec. & Jan.) on the 2nd
Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.- 12 Purpose Statement: To assist the partner-
noon. For information and to RSVP con- ship of the Harris County Flood Control
tact Margaret at mpickell@wrande.org. District and the City of Houston Parks and
Recreation Department, and others, in
Programs: Wildlife rehabilitation, envi- developing a major park in southwest
ronmental education, oiled wildlife train- Houston. The park, with permanent lakes,
ing and response for the Gulf coast states will be co-located with a large stormwater
and wildlife disaster response. detention site adjoining Willow Waterhole
Bayou, part of a major flood control pro-
Major events: Annual Fundraiser Golf ject on Brays Bayou.
Tournament in March. Annual Open
House in October. Meetings: General meetings are held in
the Spring and Fall. Other meetings are
Publications: on-line newsletter. scheduled as needed. Please check the
website for details or to send a contact
Speakers Bureau: Trained speakers are message.
available on the following topics: peaceful
co-existence; responsible environmental Major Events: Annual Fun Run & Walk
stewardship; how to tell if an animal re- at the park
quires intervention; reuniting moms and
babies; dealing with "nuisance" animals Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Becky
and oiled wildlife response training work- Edmondson
shops. Speakers: Contact Bob Schwartz,

CEC Member Groups
The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.

P.O. Box 9934
The Woodlands, TX 77387
(281) 210-3900
info@thewoodlandsgreen.org
www.thewoodlandsgreen.org
Carolyn LaFleur, President

(281) 703-8170
Purpose: The Woodlands Grass Roots

Environmental Education Network is a non
-profit organization, located in the Wood-
lands, committed to educating the commu-
nity about natural resource conservation,
recycling, reduction of solid waste, and
responsible actions that protect the envi-
ronment and its inhabitants.
Meetings: Board & Members Meeting,

5:30-7pm, second Tuesday of each month,
8203 Millennium Forest Dr.
Programs: lecture series on sustainability;

Woodlands Landscaping Solutions pro-
grams; Adopt-a-Path; GREEN Student
Ambassador
Major events: Annual Earth Day Festival;

Texas Recycles Day; Feeding the Dragon
Village Challenge
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are

needed for events, recycling, and conserva-
tion activities. See website for details.
Publications: The Dragon Circle, pub-

lished three times per year.

Government Agencies
Federal US Environmental Protec-

tion Agency
www.epa.gov
US Army Corps of Engi-
neers, Galveston District Dedicated to the improvement and preser-
www.swg.usace.army.mil vation of the quality of the environment;
the protection of human health and the
Oversight of land use and development in productivity of natural resources on which
the Gulf Coast region. Handles permits for all human activity depends; and the imple-
development in wetlands; regulates work mentation and enforcement of federal envi-
such as dredging and structures such as ronmental laws.
piers, boathouses, etc.
Region 6
2000 Fort Point Road Serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
Post Office Box 1229 New Mexico, Texas and 65 Tribes
Galveston, TX 77553-1229 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75202
Public Affairs: (409) 766-3004 (888) 884-2478
PASWG@swg02.usace.army.mil (214) 665-6444
Permits: (409) 766-3943 www.epa.gov/region6/index
Regulatory: (409) 766-3930
Houston Laboratory
10625 Fallstone Road
US Coast Guard Marine Houston, TX 77099
Safety Office (281) 983-2100
www.uscg.mil/d8/msuGalveston/
Emergency and Hot Line Phone Num-
Addresses oil spills, spill prevention, haz- bers
ardous material releases into navigable National Response Center - To report an
waters, shipping regulations, and environ- environmental emergency
mental protection in coastal waters. Also 1-800-424-8802
inspects merchant vessels for compliance
with US and international regulations. Superfund Hot Line
1-800-533-3508
Provides custom programs with speakers
for groups of all ages. For more informa- Environmental Emergencies
tion, contact Ed Mosley. Please allow at 1-866-EPASPILL (1-866-372-7745)
least four weeks to request a presentation.
3101 FM 2004
Texas City, Texas 77591
(713) 671-5100

Government Agencies
US Fish & Wildlife Service USDA Wildlife Damage Man-

www.fws.gov agement Services
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/
Dedicated to the conservation, protection, wildlife_damage/texas_info.shtml
and enhancement of fish, wildlife and
plants, and their habitats. It is the only The mission of Wildlife Services (WS) is
agency in the federal government whose to provide Federal leadership in manag-
primary responsibility is management of ing problems caused by wildlife. WS
these important natural resources for the recognizes that wildlife is an important
American public. The Service also helps public resource greatly valued by the
ensure a healthy environment for people American people. By its very nature,
through its work benefiting wildlife, and however, wildlife is a highly dynamic
by providing opportunities for Americans and mobile resource that can damage
to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natu- agricultural and industrial resources, pose
ral heritage. risks to human health and safety, and
affect other natural resources. The WS
Southwest Region (2) program carries out the Federal responsi-
Houston Ecological Services Field Office bility for helping to solve problems that
17629 El Camino Real, Suite 211 occur when human activity and wildlife
Houston, TX 77058-3051 are in conflict with one another.
(281) 286-8282 Texas Wildlife Services State Director
P.O. Box 100410
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 472-5451

Government Agencies
State Texas Department of Agri-

www.state.tx.us/portal/tol culture
www.agr.state.tx.us
Railroad Commission of
Regulates agricultural, horticultural, and
Texas related industries, promotes the sale of
www.rrc.state.tx.us Texas agricultural products.
1700 N. Congress Ave.
Regulates gas utilities, pipeline safety, Stephen F. Austin Building, 11th Floor
surface mining. Has an alternative fuels Austin, TX 78701
division. Railroads are now regulated by (800) TELL-TDA (835-5832)
Texas Department of Transportation.
Gulf Coast Regional Office
1701 N. Congress 5425 Polk Street, Suite G-20
Austin, Texas 78711-2967 Houston, TX 77023
(877) 228-5740 (713) 921-8200
Houston District Office Texas Department of

1706 Seamist Dr. Suite 501
Houston, TX 77008-3135 Transportation
(713) 869-5001 www.dot.state.tx.us
Builds and maintains state highways.

Soil and Water Conservation
125 East 11th Street
Board Austin, TX 78701
www.tsswcb.state.tx.us (512) 305-9500
Works with soil and water conservation Houston District Office:

districts to encourage the wise and produc- 7600 Washington Avenue
tive use of the state’s resources. Houston, TX 77077
(713) 802-5000
4311 South 31st Street, Suite 125
Temple TX 76502
(800) 792-3485

CEC Member Groups
Texas Forest Service Texas General Land Office

www.txforestservice.tamu.edu www.glo.state.tx.us
Provides statewide leadership to assure The Texas General Land Office serves the
that the state's trees, and related natural schoolchildren, veterans, and all people of
resources are protected, and sustained for Texas by preserving their history, protect-
the benefit of all. ing their environment, expanding eco-
nomic opportunity, and maximizing state
Programs: Experts speak to elementary revenue through innovative administration
school age children on urban forestry and and prudent stewardship of state lands and
related topics. Boy Scouts of forestry pro- resources.
jects; nature walks, insect diseases, and
fire prevention, America forestry pins and Stephen F. Austin Building
badge assistance. 1700 North Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701-1496
Bayou Region Urban Forestry Program (512) 463-5001
2020 North Loop West, Suite 106 (800) 998-4GLO (4456)
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-8931
Texas Commission on Envi-
Forest Resource Development & Sustain-
able Forestry ronmental
Mickey Merritt, Regional Urban Forestry Quality (TCEQ)
Coordinator www.tceq.state.tx.us
mmerritt@tfs.tamu.edu
The Texas Commission on Environmental
W.G. Jones State Forest Quality strives to protect our state's human
1328 FM 1488 and natural resources consistent with sus-
Conroe, TX 77384 tainable economic development. Our goal
(936) 273-2261/fax: (936) 273-2282 is clean air, clean water, and the safe man-
John Warner agement of waste.
jwarner@tfs.tamu.edu
P. O. Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
(512) 239-1000
Houston Office, Region 12

5425 Polk, Suite H
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 767-3500

Government Agencies
Texas Parks and Wildlife Texas Water

Department Development Board
www.tpwd.state.tx.us www.twdb.state.tx.us
To manage and conserve the natural and Financial assistance for water supply,
cultural resources of Texas and to pro- wastewater treatment, flood control, mu-
vide hunting, fishing and outdoor recrea- nicipal solid waste and agricultural pro-
tion opportunities for the use and enjoy- jects.
ment of present and future generations.
P. O. Box 13231, Capitol Station
4200 Smith School Road 1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78744 Austin, TX 78711-3231
(800) 792-1112
(512) 463-7847
Education and Outdoor Urban Houston Office

Programs 3920 FM1960 West, Suite 330
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning Houston, TX 77068-3547
(800) 792-1112 (281) 895-0722
Hunter Safety, Boater Safety, Angler, Out-

door Woman, Project Wild, Aquatic Wild,
and Electronic Field Trips.
Houston Urban Outdoor Progarm

Dawn Bello
HUOP Specialist
713-203-2915
dawn.bello@tpwd.state.tx

Government Agencies
Harris County
www.co.harris.tx.us
Harris County Cooperative

Extension—Cylinder
Gardens Outreach &
Ecology Education
http://harris-tx.tamu.edu
Cylinder Gardens class, offered by volun-

teer groups, targets third-graders, provid-
ing individual gardens for each student,
and teaches leadership through observing
and investigating. Ecology education is
included.
3033 Bear Creek Drive

Houston, TX 77084
Phone: (281) 855-5600
Fax: (281) 855-5638
Metropolitan Transit Author-

ity of Harris County
www.ridemetro.org
Corporate Office and Ridestore

1900 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-739-6968
METRO offers a variety of alternative

commuter services, including the METRO
Bus, METRORail, METROVan, and Ride
Share programs.
METROLine
Route & Schedule Information
713-635-4000
tripplanner.ridemetro.org
Community Outreach, 713-739-4018

ec05@ridemetro.org

Area Counties
All elected officials are updated as of Au- County Judge: Joe King
gust 2009. joek@brazoria-county.com
(979) 864-1200
Austin County
One East Main Commissioners
Bellville, TX 77418 Pct 1: Donald “Dude” Payne
(979) 865-5911 (979) 848-5711
www.austincounty.com dudep@brazoria-county.com
Pct 2: Matt Sebesta
Recycling Info (979) 864-1548
http://www.austincounty.com/ips/cms/ matts@brazoria-county.com
Recycling.html Pct 3: Stacy Adams
(979) 848-5711
Texas Agrilife Extension Service Pct 4: Mary Ruth Rhodenbaugh
(979) 865-5911 (979) 798-2158
maryr@brazoria-county.com
County Judge: Carolyn Bilski
(979) 865-5911
Chambers County
Commissioners: 404 Washington Avenue
Pct 1: David Ottmer, (979) 865-2126 Anahuac, TX 77514
Pct 2: Robert “Bobby” Rinn, www.co.chambers.tx.us
(979) 357-4785
Pct 3: Randy Reichardt, (979) 865-5441 Environmental Protection
Pct 4: David Hubenak, (979) 478-7121 (409) 267-8392
Parks
Brazoria County (409) 267-8201
111 Locust
Angleton, TX 77515 Resource Recovery & Recycling Center
(979) 849-5711 (888) 877-8103
www.brazoria-county.com
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Environmental Health (409) 374-2123
(979) 864-1600
County Judge: Jimmy Sylvia,
Parks Department (409) 267-8295
(979) 864-1541 jsylvia@co.chambers.tx.us
http://www.brazoria-county.com/parks
Commissioners
Texas Agrilife Extension Service Pct 1: Mark Huddleston
(979) 864-1558 (409) 296-8250
Brazoria-tx.tamu.edu Pct 2: David “Bubba” Abernathy
(409) 267-8345

Area Counties
Chambers County, continued County Judge: Robert E. Hebert

(281) 341-8608
Pct 3: Gary Nelson
(281) 576-2243 Commissioners
Pct 4: Bill Wallace Pct 1: Richard Morrison
(281) 383-2011 (281) 344-9400
Pct 2: Grady Prestage
(281) 403-8000
Colorado County Pct 3: W.A. “Andy” Meyers
400 Spring Street (281) 494-1199
Columbus, TX 78934 Pct 4: James Patterson
www.co.colorado.tx.us (281) 980-2235
Floodplain Coordinator
Ron Chastain, (979) 732-2435 Galveston County
722 Moody
Texas Agrilife Extension Service Galveston, TX 77550
(979) 732-2082 www.co.galveston.tx.us
County Judge: A.G. “Al” Jamison, Parks and Senior Services

(979) 732-2604 (409) 934-8100
Commissioners: Environmental Health

Pct 1: Doug Wessels (409) 938-2411
(979) 234-2071
Pct 2: Herbie Helmcamp Texas Agrilife Extension Service
(979) 725-8416 (281) 534-3413
Pct 3: Tommy Hahn
(979) 732-3270 County Judge: James D. Yarbrough
Pct 4: Darrell Gertson (409) 766-2244
(979) 234-2633 james.yarbrough@co.galveston.tx.us
Commissioners
Fort Bend County Pct 1: Patrick Doyle
301 Jackson (409) 770-5333
Richmond, TX 77469 Pct 2: Brian Lamb
www.co.fort-bend.tx.us (409) 925-8151
Pct 3: Stephen Holmes
(281) 342-7469 Pct 4: Ken Clark
(281) 316-8745
Parks and Recreation
(281) 835-9419
Texas Agrilife Extension Service

(281) 342-3034

Area Counties
Harris County County Judge: Phil Fitzgerald

www.co.harris.tx.us (936) 336-4665
(713) 755-5000
Commissioners
For more information about Harris County Pct 1: Todd Fontenot
departments, see Government Agencies. (936) 336-4591
Pct 2: Lee Groce
Flood Control (936) 298-2790
(713) 684-4000 Pct 3: Melvin Hunt
(281) 592-1653
Parks and Recreation Pct 4: Norman Brown
713-845-1000 (936) 258-5202
Public Health and Environmental Services

(713) 439-6000 Matagorda County
1700 7th Street
Texas Agrilife Extension Service Bay City, TX 77414
(281) 855-5600 www.co.matagorda.tx.us
County Judge: Ed Emmott Environmental Health

1001 Preston (979) 244-2717
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 755-4000 Texas Agrilife Extension Service
(936) 336-4558
Commissioners
Pct 1: El Franco Lee County Judge: Nate McDonald
(713) 755-6111 (979) 244-7605
Pct 2: Sylvia Garcia
(713) 755-6220 Commissioners
Pct 3: Steve Radack Pct 1: Daniel Pustka
(713) 755-6306 (979) 245-3914
Pct 4: Jerry Eversole Pct 2: George Deshotels
(713) 755-6444 (979) 863-7861
Pct 3: James A. Gibson
(361) 972-2719
Liberty County Pct 4: David “Woody” Woodson
1923 Sam Houston (361) 588-6866
Liberty, TX 7757
www.co.liberty.tx.us
Texas Agrilife Extension Service

(936) 336-4558

Area Counties
Montgomery County Commissioners

301 North Thompson Pct 1: B.J. Gaines
Conroe, TX 77301 (936) 295-3641
www.co.montgomery.tx.us Pct 2: Robert Earl Autery
(936) 756-0571 (936) 295-6963
Pct 3:Bobby Warren
(936) 539-7839 Pct 4: Tim Paulsel, (936) 344-6558
Parks Department
(936) 788-8325 Waller County
836 Austin St.
Recycling Center Hempstead, TX 77445
(281) 367-7283 www.co.waller.tx.us
Texas Agrilife Extension Service Texas Agrilife Extension Service

(936) 539-7822 (979) 826-76511
County Judge: Alan B. Sadler, County Judge: Owen Ralston

(936) 539-7812 (979) 826-7700
Commissioners: Commissioners
Pct 1: Mike Meador Pct 1: Otis Styers III
(936) 539-7815 (979) 826-7700
Pct 2: Craig Doyal Pct 2: Terry Harrison
(936) 539-7816 (979) 826-7700
Pct 3: Ed Chance Pct 3: Sylvia Cedillo
(936) 539-7817 (979) 826-7700
Pct 4: Ed Rinehart Pct 4: Glenn Beckendorff
(936) 521-8919 (281) 375-5231
Walker County Wharton County

1100 University Ave. 309 East. Milam
Huntsville, TX 77340 Wharton, TX 77488
www.co.walker.tx.us www.co.wharton.tx.us
Texas Agrilife Extension Service Texas Agrilife Extension Service

(936) 435-2426 (979) 532-3310
County Judge: Danny Pierce County Judge: John Murrile

(936) 436-4910 Phone: 979-532-4612
judge.murrile@co.wharton.tx.us

Area Counties
Wharton County, continued
Commissioners:
Pct 1: Leroy E. Dettling
(979) 532-1991
Pct 2: D.C. “Chris” King
(979) 335-7541
Pct 3: Philip Miller
(979) 543-0091
Pct 4: Jimmy Kainer
(979) 543-3561

Area Cities
With populations over 25,000 at 2000 City of Pasadena

Census. All elected officials are updated www.ci.pasadena.tx.us
as of August 2009. 713-477-1511
1211 East Southmore, Pasadena, TX
City of Houston 77502
www.houstontx.gov P O Box 672, Pasadena, TX 77501
713-247-1000 or 311
901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002 Council Meets: 1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.;
P O Box 1562, Houston, TX 77251 10:00 a.m. alternate Tuesdays
Council Meets: Business Session- Mayor: Johnny Isbell

Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. & Public Session-
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Council Members:
Councilman, District A:
Mayor: Bill White Orlando Ybarra
Councilwoman, District B:
Council Members: Jackie Welch
Council Member, District A: Councilman, District C:
Toni Lawrence Don Harrison
Council Member, District B: Councilman, District D:
Jarvis Johnson Pat Van Houte
Council Member, District C: Councilman, District E:
Anne Clutterbuck Erv Brannon
Council Member, District D: Councilman, District F:
Wanda Adams Phil Cayten
Council Member, District E: Councilwoman, District G:
Michael Sullivan Steve Cote
Council Member, District F: Councilman, District H:
M. J. Khan Darrell Morrison
Council Member, District G:
Pam Holm
Council Member, District H: City of Baytown
Edward Gonzales www.baytown.org
Council Member, District I: 281-422-8281
James Rodriguez P O Box 424, Baytown, TX 77522
Council Member-At-Large, Position 1:
Peter Brown Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:30
Council Member-At-Large, Position 2: Sue p.m.
Lovell
Council Member-At-Large, Position 3: Mayor: Stephen H. DonCarlos
Melissa Noriega
Council Member-At-Large, Position 4: Council Members:
Ronald Green Councilwoman, District 1:
Council Member-At-Large, Position 5: Lena Yepez
Jolanda Jones Councilman, District 2:
Scott Sheley
Councilman, District 3:

Area Cities
Brandon Capetillo Councilmember, District 4:

Councilman, District 4: Susan Fennewald
Terry Sain Councilmember, District 5:
Councilman, District 5: Danny Weber
Lynn A. Caskey Councilmember, District 6:
Councilman, District 6: Karen Mahoney
David McCartney
City of Missouri City

City of Sugar Land www.missouricitytx.gov/
www.sugarlandtx.gov 281-261-4260
281-275-2730 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX
PO Box 110, Sugar Land, TX 77487-0110 77489
Council Meets: 1st, 3rd & 4th Tuesday, Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00
5:00 p.m. p.m.
Mayor: James Thompson Mayor: Allen Owen
Council Members: Council Members:

Councilman, District 1: Councilwoman, District A:
Dennis C. Parmer Bobby Marshall
Councilman, District 2: Councilwoman, District B:
Donald G. Olson Cynthia Lenton-Gary
Councilman, District 3: Councilwoman, District C:
Russell C. Jones Robin Elackatt
Councilman, District 4: Councilman, District D:
Michael S. Schiff Brett Kolaja
Councilman-at-Large, Position 1: Councilman-At-Large, Position 1:
Donald L. Smithers Jerry Wyatt
Councilwoman-At-Large, Position 2: Jac- Councilman-At-Large, Position 2:
queline "Jacquie" Baly Chaumette Buddy Jimerson
City of Galveston
www.cityofgalveston.org City of League City
409-797-3520 www.ci.league-city.tx.us
P O Box 779, Galveston, TX 77553 281-554-1000
300 West Walker, League City, TX 77573
Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Thursday, 5:30
p.m. Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00
p.m.
Mayor: Lyda Ann Thomas
Mayor: Toni Randall
Council Members:
Councilmember, District 1: Council Members:
Tarris L Woods Councilman, Position 1:
Councilmember, District 2: Neil Baron
Linda K. Colbert Councilman, Position 2:
Councilmember, District 3: Mike Barber
Elizabeth Beeton Councilman, Position 3:

Area Cities
Thomas Cones Scott Sherman

Councilman, Position 4: Councilman, Position 3:
Mike Lee Steve Saboe
Councilwoman, Position 5: Councilwoman, Position 4:
Phyllis Sanborn Felicia Kyle
Councilman, Position 6: Councilman, Position 5:
Tim Paulissen Kevin Cole
Councilman, Position 7:
Jim Nelson
City of Conroe
www.cityofconroe.org/
Texas City 936-522-3000
www.texas-city-tx.org/ 300 West Davis
409-948-3111 P O Box 3066, Conroe, TX 77301
PO Box 2608, Texas City, TX 77592
Council Meets: 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m. &
Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 5:00 4th Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
p.m.
Mayor: Webb Melder
Mayor: Matthew Doyle
Council Members:
City Commissioners: Councilwoman, Place 1:
Commissioner, District 1: Marsha Porter
Donald B. Singleton Councilman, Place 2:
Commissioner, District 2: Toby Powell
J.W. "Scooter" Wilson Councilman, Place 3:
Commissioner, District 3: Jim Gentry
Dedrick Johnson Councilman, Place 4:
Commissioner, District 4: Jerry Streater
Tommy Clark Councilman, Place 5:
Commissioner-At-Large: Jay Ross Martin
Dee Ann Haney
Mayor Pro-Tem:
Mike Land City of Huntsville
www.huntsvilletx.gov
936-291-5400
City of Pearland 1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, TX 77340
www.ci.pearland.tx.us
281-652-1600 Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 6:00
3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, TX 77581 p.m.
Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 Mayor: James Turner
p.m.
Council Members:
Mayor: Tom Reid Councilmember, Ward 1:
Tom Cole
Council Members: Councilmember, Ward 2:
Councilman, Position 1: Mac Woodward
Woody Owens Councilmember, Ward 3:
Councilman, Position 2: Jack Wagamon

Area Cities
Councilmember, Ward 4:
Wayne Barrett Mayor: David J. H. Smith
Councilmember-At-Large, Position 1:
Dalene Zender Council Members:
Councilmember-At-Large, Position 2: Councilmember, Position 1: Mike Barker
Melissa Templeton-Mahaffey Councilmember, Position 2: Jim Barr
Councilmember-At-Large, Position 3: Councilmember, Position 3: Jim Hill
Charles Forbus Councilmember, Position 4: Leslie Reid
Councilmember-At-Large, Position 4: Councilmember, Position 5: Bill Holbert
Lanny D Ray Councilmember, Position 6: Andy Rivera
City of La Porte City of Deer Park

www.ci.la-porte.tx.us www.deerparktx.gov
281-471-5020 281-478-7247
604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX P O Box 700, Deer Park, TX 77536
77571
Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7:30
Council Meets: 2nd & 4th Monday, 6:00 p.m.
p.m.
Mayor: Wayne Riddle
Mayor: Barry Beasley
Council Members:
Council Members: Councilman, Position 1:
Councilperson, District 1: Charles Garrison
Michael Mosteit Councilman, Position 2:
Councilperson, District 2: Thane Harrison
Chuck Engelken Councilman, Position 3:
Councilperson, District 3: Chris Richey
Daryl Leonard Councilman, Position 4:
Councilperson, District 4: Bill Patterson
Tommy Moser Councilwoman, Position 5:
Councilperson, District 5: Beckie Stockstill-Cobb
Louis Rigby Councilman, Position 6:
Councilperson, District 6: Jeff Pound
Mike Clausen
Councilperson-At-Large, Position A:
Georgia Ann Malone City of Lake Jackson
Councilperson-At-Large, Position B: www.ci.lake-jackson.tx.us
John Black 979-415-2400
25 Oak Drive, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
City of Friendswood Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday, 6:30

www.ci.friendswood.tx.us p.m.
281-996-3270
910 South Friendswood Drive, Friends- Mayor: Bob Sipple
wood, TX 77546-4856
Council Meets: 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:00

p.m.

Area Cities
Council Members:
Charlie Golden
Bob Geter
Gerald Roznovsky
Will J. Brooks
Councilperson, Position 5:
Vinghay Singhania

State Elected Officials
All elected officials listed are effective Secretary of State

January 2009. The Honorable Hope Andrade
P.O. Box 12887
Executive Branch Austin, Texas 78711-2887
(512) 463-5600
Governor of Texas www.sos.state.tx.us
Rick Perry
Office of the Governor Attorney General
Box 12428 Austin, Texas 78711-2428 The Honorable Greg Abbot
(512) 463-2000 P.O. Box 12548
1-800-252-9600 Austin, TX 78711-2548
www.governor.state.tx.us (512) 463-2100
www.oag.state.tx.us
Lieutenant Governor
David Dewhurst
Capitol Station Texas Senate
P.O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas, 78711-2068 www.senate.state.tx.us
(512) 463-0001
1-800-441-0373 Austin contact info for all state senators:
www.ltgov.state.tx.us P. O. Box 12068
Austin, Texas 78711-2068
Texas Land Commissioner (512) 463-01+senator’s district number
Jerry Patterson e-mail format:
General Land Office firstname.lastname@senate.state.tx.us
1700 N. Congress Ave. Suite 935
Austin, Texas 78701-1495 The lieutenant governor serves as president
(512) 463-5001 of the state senate. See listing above for
1-800-998-4GLO (4456) David Dewhurst.
www.glo.state.tx.us
Area Senators
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Susan Combs Senate District 3
Lyndon B. Johnson State Office Bldg. Robert Nichols (R)
111 East 17th Street 2040 N. Loop 336 West
Austin, Texas 78774 Suite 107, Box 7
1-800-531-5441 Conroe, Texas 77304
www.window.state.tx.us (936) 756-5168
Senate District 4
Tommy Williams (R)
2441 High Timbers - Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 364-9426

Senate District 5 Texas House of Representa-

Steve Ogden (R)
309 W. Main St., Suite 115 tives
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 828-5224 www.house.state.tx.us
Senate District 6 Austin contact information for all repre-

Mario Gallegos, Jr. (D) sentatives:
5206 Irvington Blvd., Unit D P.O. Box 2910
Houston, Texas 77009 Austin, TX 78768
(713) 742-5000 Phone: (512) 463-0600
e-mail format:
Senate District 7 firstname.lastname@house.state.tx.us
Dan Patrick (R)
11451 Katy Freeway, Suite 209 Area Representatives
Houston, Texas 77079
(713) 464-0282 House District 13
Lois W. Kolkhorst (R)
Senate District 11 PO Box 1867
Mike Jackson (R) Brenham, TX 77834
201 Enterprise, Suite 600-A (979) 251-7888
League City, Texas 77573
Rob Eissler (R)
Senate District 13 P.O. Box 9494
Rodney Ellis (D) The Woodlands, TX 77387
2440 Texas Parkway, Suite 110 (281) 681-9655
Missouri City, Texas 77489
Brendan Creighton (R)
Senate District 15 326 1/2 N. Main Street
John Whitmire (D) Suite 110
803 Yale Street Conroe, Texas 77301
Houston, Texas 77007 (936) 539-0028
(713) 864-8701
House District 17
Senate District 17 Tim Kleinschmidt (R)
Joan Huffman (R) 219 E. Main Street
121 Circle Way, Ste. 101 P.O. Box 217
Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 480-0994 (979) 234-2493
Senate District 18
Glen Hegar (R)
P.O. Box 1008
Katy, Texas 77492
(281) 391-8883

House District 18 House District 29

John Otto (R) Randy Weber (R)
P.O. Box 965 P. O. Box 2358
Dayton, TX 77535 Pearland, TX 77588
(936) 258-8135 (281) 997-8071

Craig Eiland (D) Patricia Harless (R)
2211 The Strand, Suite 201 6605 Cypresswood Drive, #240
Galveston, Texas 77550 Spring, Texas 77379
(409) 763-3260 (281) 376-4114

Larry Taylor (R) Joe Crabb (R)
174 Calder Road, Ste 116 1110 Kingwood Dr. #200
League City, TX 77573 Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 338-0924 (281) 359-1270

Dennis Bonnen (R) Wayne Smith (R)
122 E. Myrtle 909 Decker Drive
Angleton, TX 77515 Suite 104
(979) 848-1770 Baytown, TX 77520
(832) 556-2002
House District 26
Charlie Howard (R) House District 129
1 Fluor Daniel Building John E. Davis (R)
Sugar Land, TX 77478 1350 NASA Parkway, #212
(281) 565-9500 Houston, TX 77058
(281) 333-1350
House District 27
Dora F. Olivo (D) House District 130
P.O. Box 2130 Corbin Van Arsdale (R)
Missouri City, TX 77459 12777 Jones Rd, Ste 175
(281) 208-8806 Houston, TX 77070
(281) 469-9130
House District 28
John Zerwas (R) House District 131
410 West Grand Parkway South Alma Allen (D)
Suite 390 10101 Fondren Road
Katy, TX 77494 Houston, TX 77096
(281) 395-2238 (713) 776-0505

Area Cities

William A. “Bill” Callegari (R) Sylvester Turner (D)
1550 Foxlake Dr, Ste 120 6915 Antoine Street, Ste E
(281) 578-8484 (713) 683-6363
(866) 886-8900 Toll Free
House District 133
Kristi Thibaut (D) House District 140
2500 CityWest Blvd. Armando Walle (D)
Ste. 150 507 Sam Houston Pky, #310
(281) 847-9000
House District 134
Ellen Cohen (D) House District 141
3355 West Alabama Senfronia Thompson (D)
Suite 1250 10527 Homestead Road
(713) 627-0134 (713) 633-3390

Gary Elkins (R) Harold V. Dutton (D)
9601 Jones Road 8799 N. Loop East
Suite 215 Suite 305
(832) 912-8380 (713) 692-9192

Beverly Woolley (R) Ana Hernandez (D)
2400 Augusta Drive., 1233 Mercury Drive
Suite 266 Houston, TX 77029
Houston, TX 77057 (713) 675-8596
(713) 629-6313
House District 144
House District 137 Ken Legler (R)
Scott Hochberg (D) 3622 Fairmont Parkway, Suite B
7011 Harwin, Suite 230 Pasadena, TX 77504
Houston, TX 77036 (281) 487-8818
(832) 252-7336
House District 145
House District 138 Carol Alvarado (D)
Dwayne Bohac (R) 2900 Woodridge, Ste 305
2600 Gessner Rd, Ste 212 Houston, TX 77087
Houston, TX 77080 (713) 649-6563
(713) 460-2800

Area Cities
House District 146

Al Edwards (D)
2616 South Loop W
Suite 225
Houston, Texas 77054-2787
(713) 432-0009
House District 147

Garnet F. Coleman (D)
5445 Almeda, Suite 501
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 520-5355
House District 148

Jessica Cristina Farrar (D)
P.O. Box 30099
Houston, TX 77249
(713) 691-6912
House District 149

Hubert Vo (D)
7474 South Kirkwood St.
Suite 202
Houston , TX 77072
(281) 988-0212
House District 150

Debbie Riddle (R)
3648 F.M. 1960 West
Suite 106
Houston, TX 77068
(281) 537-5252

Elected Official Resources
Please see the following websites for Who Represents Me?

detailed information on our elected offi- www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us
cials in the 13 county area:
This website allows any Texas resident to
Houston Galveston Area Council identify their state and federal elected offi-
www.h-gac.com/rds/directory/ cials.
The HGAC website lists information for

elected officials in the 13 county area
(including Austin, Brazoria, Chambers,
Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris,
Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, San
Jacinto, Wharton, and Waller counties) at
the following levels:
• federal (names only)
• state (names only)
• county (names only)
• city (includes mayors and coun-
cil members for all cities in the
13 county area),
• local school districts (includes
all trustees for all school dis-
tricts)
• Councils of Governments (for all

of Texas, includes Executive
Directors and contact informa-
tion)
Texas State Directory

www.txdirectory.com./online/
This directory lists state officials and em-

ployees, state information, elected officials
in federal offices, county and city elected
officials and boards, and commissions that
regulate state policy. It is a comprehensive
"almanac" of Texas government.
Texas Legislature Online

www.capitol.state.tx.us
This website contains detailed information

on the content and status of bills (including
members voting for and against), legisla-
tors, committee meetings, hearings, and
more.

Area Universities
Rice University Texas Southern University

6100 Main Street 3100 Cleburne
Main Line: (713) 348-0000 Main Line: (713) 313-7011
www.rice.edu www.tsu.edu
http://sustainability.rice.edu/
College of Science and Technology
Richard Johnson, Director of Sustainabil- science.tsu.edu
ity, (713) 348-5003
sustainability@rice.edu Professional Program in Environmental
Health
Center for the Study of Environment and www.tsu.edu/pages/1224.asp
Society (CSES)
www.ruf.rice.edu/~cses/ Thurgood Marshall School of Law,
Environmental Justice Clinic
Department of Civil and Environmental www.tsulaw.edu/clinics/clinics/
Engineering environment.asp
ceve.rice.edu (713) 313-4455
Department of Earth Science University of Houston

earthscience.rice.edu 4800 Calhoun
Houston, TX 77204
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Main Line: (713) 743-2255
Biology www.uh.edu
eeb.rice.edu
Department of Civil and Environmental
Professional Master of Environmental Engineering
Analysis and Decision Making Dr. Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan, Director
www.profms.rice.edu 713-743-4278
www.egr.uh.edu/cive/
Shell Center for Sustainability
shellcenter.rice.edu Environment, Energy and Natural Re-
sources Center at the University of Hous-
South Texas College of Law ton Law Center
1303 San Jacinto www.law.uh.edu/EENRCenter/
Houston, TX 77002
Main Line: (713) 659-8040 Environmental and Energy Law and Policy
www.stcl.edu Journal
www.law.uh.edu/eelpj
Environmental Law Society
www.stcl.edu/students/els

Area Universities
University of Houston- University of Texas School

Clear Lake of Public Health
2700 Bay Area Boulevard 1200 Herman Pressler Blvd.
Main Line: (281) 283-7600 Main Line: (713) 500-9000
www.cl.uh.edu www.sph.uth.tmc.edu
Department of Environmental Science & Southwest Center For Occupational and

Chemistry, School of Science and Com- Environmental Health
puter Engineering Sarah A. Felknor, Director
Carl C. Zhang, Chair (713) 500-9440
(281) 283-3746 www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/swcoeh
Environmental Management Program, Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics

School of Business Center
Lou White, Chair www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/mleland/
(281) 283-3110 (713) 500-3450
University of Houston-
Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
Main Line: (713) 221-8000
www.uhd.edu
sustainability@uhd.edu
Department of Natural Sciences,

Environmental Science
Akit Uzman, Chair
uzmana@uhd.edu
www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/sciences/
naturalscience/
University of St. Thomas

3800 Montrose
Houston, TX 77006
Main Line: (713) 522-7911
www.stthom.edu
Environmental Science and Studies

Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Chair
savinod@stthom.edu

Environmental Hotlines
Diseases and Health Clean Up Hotline

Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality
Cancer Information Service (800) CLEAN UP (253-2687)
National Institutes of Health www.cleanup.org
(800) 422-6237 Provides community-specific environ-
Provides information about cancer, and mental information on many topics, in-
referrals to proper sources for answers to cluding recycling, composting, waste dis-
questions. posal, and air and water quality.
Centers for Disease Control Environmental Violations Hotlines

(800) 232-4636 Texas Commission on Environmental
Provides information about topics such as Quality
diseases and health, vaccines, traveler’s (888) 777-3186
health, toxic and chemical health hazards. (800) 832-8224
Texas residents can use these line to report
National Poison Center environmental violations, such as unau-
(800) 222-1222 thorized discharges and spills. They will be
Gives advice for emergency treatment of routed automatically to the closest TCEQ
poisoning, accidental ingestion, and inten- regional office. Callers after business
tional drug overdoses. Open 24 hours, hours may leave a message.
seven days a week.
Harris County Pollution Control Hot-
line
Environmental Toxins and (713) 920-2831
Pollution This number can be used to report pollu-
tion incidents in Harris County.
Chemtrec Emergency Hotline
Chemical Transportation Emergency National Response Center Hotline
United States Coast Guard
Center
(800) 424-8802
(800) 424-9300
Call this line to report chemical spills and
Identifies unknown chemicals, advises
accidental releases of oil and other hazard-
concerning response methods and proce-
ous substances.
dures for handling chemicals and situa-
tions, provides help in contacting shippers,
carriers, manufacturers, and product re- Smoking Vehicle Program
Texas Commission on Environmental
sponse teams.
Quality
(800) 453-SMOG (7664)
www.smokingvehicle.org
Use this line to report polluting vehicles by
giving the license number of the offending
vehicle. Information about how to curb
excess pollution is then sent to the vehi-
cle’s owner.

RCRA/Superfund Hotline Wildlife and Natural Re-

(800) 424-9346
Provides assistance to the public and regu- sources
lated community in understanding EPA’s
regulations and policy regarding brown- Sea Turtle Hotline
fields, including RCRA, CERCLA, and (866) TURTLE-5 (887-8535)
underground storage tanks programs. Call if you see a sea turtle, eggs, or hatch-
lings on the beach of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Net-

Building and Household Haz-
work
ardous Materials (800) 9-MAMMAL (962-6625)
This number can be used to report stranded
Household Hazardous Waste Informa- marine mammals along the
tion Texas Gulf Coast.
City of Houston Texas Smoking
(713) 551-7355 Vehicle Program
Call this number for information about (Polluting Car) Hotline
safe disposal and storage of household
hazardous waste, as well as suggestions for US Geological Survey Clearinghouse
less toxic products for home and garden. (888) ASK-USGS (275-8747)
www.usgs.gov/ask/
National Pesticide Information Center Answers questions and sends materials to
(800) 858-7378 interested persons about water resources
Provides information about pesticide prod- (including public drinking water), natural
ucts, basic safety practices, health and hazards, biological resources, and other
environmental effects, as well as clean-up subjects.
and disposal procedures.
Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Toxic Substance Control Act Hotline (800) 426-4791
US EPA www.epa.gov/safewater
(202) 554-1404 This hotline provides the public with infor-
Provides information and materials about mation about the policies and regulations
asbestos and asbestos removal. regarding drinking water and drinking
water safety.
Indoor Air Quality Hotline
US EPA Wetlands Helpline
(800) 438-4318 US EPA
Provides information and materials about (800) 832-7828
indoor air quality. Provides information regarding wetlands
variety of general, non-technical informa- protection, and offers instructions for re-
tion materials. porting violators. Provides updates on
legislation regarding wetlands protection,
and distributes educational material upon
request.

Other
Consumer Product Safety Commission

(800) 638-2772
www.cpsc.gov/talk.html
Provides information about consumer
safety and guidelines for asbestos, formal-
dehyde, lime, and air pollutants, as well as
product recall information.
Lone Star Notification Center

(800) 669-8344 or (713) 223-4567
An underground-line locating service oper-
ated by the Utility Coordinating Commit-
tee.
Public Laws Update Service

Office of the Federal Register
(202) 741-6043
Lists pending national public laws signed
or vetoed by the President. Updated as
information becomes available.
Disaster Assistance
FEMA Office
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(800) 621-FEMA (3362)
www.fema.gov
Use this number to apply for aid for disas-
ter assistance.

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2009

CEC appreciates the generous support of the

Many thanks also to Houston Endowment,

Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Additional copies of this guide are available upon request.

© 2008 Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Board, Staff and Founders 4

Board, Staff and Founders

President: Rachel Powers

Guyleene Ebersole, Bookkeeper

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About the Citizens' Environmental Coalition

The Citizens' Environmental Coalition is an alliance of diverse nonprofit, governmental, and

The Citizens’ Environmental Coalition was founded in 1970 by an outstanding group of

CEC Website (www.cechouston.org) This important tool offers a link to each of

Environmental Resource Guide. This annual publication provides a hard-copy

2009-2010 Environmental Resource Guide 5

Leadership Luncheons. CEC hosts regular, informal gatherings to foster discussion

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Architecture/Community Develop- Beautification

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Houston Wilderness Gulf Restoration Network

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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Alliance

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Houston-Galveston Area Council Houston Climate Protection Alliance

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Legacy Land Trust Houston Parks Board

Recycling/Trash Water Quality

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American Institute of American Lung Association

Barrie Scardino, Executive Director Cynthia Redwine: Director of

Volunteer opportunities: Prospects

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Armand Bayou Nature Artist Boat

Tom Kartrude, Executive Director Rani Henderson, Director of Education

Heather Millar, Education Director Purpose: Non-profit organization dedi-

Major Events: Trash Bash in March; Volunteer Opportunities: public rela-

Speaker’s Bureau: Marsh restoration,

2009-2010 Environmental Resource Guide 13

Bayou Preservation Baytown Parks and

Programs: Environmental programs for

Volunteer Opportunities: Teach educa-

Major Events: Nurture Nature

Speaker’s Bureau: Tracey Prothro

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BikeHouston, Inc. Blueprint Houston

Major Events: Houston Moonlight Bicy- Publications: On line newsletter, Planning

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are

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Brays Bayou Association Bridges to Sustainability

Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Bob

Speakers Bureau: Contact Bob Schwartz.

Publications: Articles in Meyerlander ,

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Buffalo Bayou Partnership Central City Co-Op

Anne Olson, President Purpose: We believe that everyone has a

Volunteer Opportunities: Tree planting,

Speakers Bureau: Contact Trudi Smith,

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Children At Risk The Children’s Museum of

School Programs: Field trips for

Volunteer Opportunities: Contact

Publications: InTouch (bimonthly