Topic: Water
Town hall with Rep. Rafael Anchia of Dallas (Sunset Advisory Committee) and Rep. Jim Keffer of Eastland (Energy Resources Committee) where you can voice opinions on the PUC and the Railroad Commission, regarding tar sands, fracking, etc. On Dec.19, testimony will be heard at the Capitol on Sunset* of above-mentioned agencies. This event is sponsored by the Dallas and Fort Worth Sierra Clubs,...
Former mayor of Austin, Will Wynn, will speak at the first of a four-part series. Contact: Brandy O'Quinn at 817-905-5200 or b.oquinn@urbanstrategiestx.com.
Green Corps hosts this workshop that aims to teach skills needed to promote social and environmental change. Contact: Lisa Trope at 301-318-3892 or Lisa@greencorps.org.
Texas Master Naturalist Chad Etheridge will discuss the natural and cultural history of the Trinity River in this adult workshop. Suited for ages 10 and up. RSVP requested. Free. Donations accepted.
The South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource, a partnership of energy efficiency industry stakeholders committed to the accelerated adoption of advanced building systems and energy efficiency products and services in the south-central U.S., is hosting two workshops:
9am to Noon -- Commercial Building Diagnostic Tools and Lighting Technologies.
1-4pm -- Commercial Building...
Learn about the volunteer water monitoring program called Texas Stream Team and learn how to monitor water quality. Registration required.
At 11 a.m., Bird’s Fort Trail Park (meet at the pavilion), 5756 Riverside Drive. At 1 p.m. Jaycee Park
2000 W. Airport Freeway (meet at the low-water crossing). At 2 p.m., Centennial Park, 444 W. Second St. (meet at the low-water crossing). At 3 p.m., Towne...
Green business professionals and environmentally minded residents meet monthly to network and learn about sustainable living. NOTE: The January is meeting is cancelled.
Learn how to use gray water to grow edible foods and irrigate your landscape. Register for course here: http://workingwithnature.org/graywaterworkshop.html. Address will be emailed.
Meeting explores how permaculture can solve water shortage issues in the future.
Speakers to discuss the state of Texas' energy. Speakers include: Mark Armentrout, Former ERCOT chairman, CEO of Texas Technology Partners; Maria Richards, SMU Geothermal Lab Coordinator; Al Armendariz, PhD, Former Region 6 EPA Administrator, Sierra Club Texas Campaign Director; James Smith, PhD, Maguire Chair, Oil & Gas Management; and Jim Duncan, Solar Design Specialist, North Texas...
Green Postings
by Anna Clark
Endangered Species Day may be yesterday's news, but animal advocates around the nation continue...
Excerpted from Julia Trigg Crawford’s facebook page.
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Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell just postponed a major agenda item (#15), regarding an un-elected...