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Farmers Market, Wednesdays in front of City Hall
The 2014 City Hall Farmers Market dates are every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., downtown at City Hall, Spring Season begins Feb. 19! More ...
Compost Bin / Rain Barrel Sale
Rain barrels are used to collect and contain groundwater from rooftops, which can be used for watering gardens and lawns. Rainwater conserves water, improves air quality and saves money ... More ...
The most recent issue of Environmental Standard (.pdf) is up now. More ...
Green Power Leadership Awards
The City of Houston has received a 2008 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Climate Protection Award
In 2008, former Mayor Bill White was honored at this year's U.S. Conference of Mayors by receiving their prestigious Climate Protection Award.
Year of the Bike
November 29, 2013 -- We're not at the end yet, but it looks like 2013 was Houston's year of the bicycle. Cyclists, alternative transit lovers and health advocates have had a lot of celebrate, and even more to anticipate for 2014. The B-Cycle bicycle rental system expanded from three stations to 27, with a network that stretches out of downtown and into surrounding neighborhoods ...
Houston, We Have A Solution: Turning Car City Into Green City
August 29, 2013 -- Houston may be a city built on the profits of oil and gas, but it has a green dream. The dream is to create a city that is "more liveable, walkable and bikeable," according Laura Spanjian. Spanjian has been the director of sustainability for Houston since 2010.
Houston's Bike Boom
May 17, 2013 -- Bikes are on the move in Houston. B-Cycle rentals are through the roof, with about 1,300 boardings per week and growing. Gov. Rick Perry just signed a bill that will help open Houston's utility easements to hike and bike trails, potentially adding more than 100 miles of north-south routes to connect with east-west bayou greenways ...
Mayor Annise Parker And EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Tour Buffalo Bayou Project
March 6, 2014 -- Mayor Annise Parker welcomed EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to Houston and gave her a tour of the Buffalo Bayou Park construction project, and highlighted Bayou Greenways 2020 ...
Mayor Annise Parker Launches SundayStreetsHTX
March 5, 2014 --
SundayStreetsHTx will open White Oak, Westheimer and Washington/Market Square to bicyclists and pedestrians on the first Sundays in April, May and June 2014, respectively. The streets will be open from 11 am – 3 pm. ...
City of Houston First City in Texas to use Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds for Energy Efficiency Program
February 26, 2014 -- Mayor Annise Parker today announced the City of Houston is expanding its municipal energy efficiency program to retrofit libraries and other City of Houston facilities ...
City of Houston DIAL Report (.pdf)
July 22, 2011 --
Measurement and Analysis of Benzene and VOC Emissions in the Houston Ship Channel Area and Selected Surrounding Major Stationary Sources Using DIAL (Differential Absorption Light Detection and Ranging) Technology to Support Ambient HAP Concentrations Reductions in the Community (DIAL Project).
Ozone Report Card (.pdf)
April 28, 2010 --
Clean air is essential to the health and prosperity of all Houstonians and reducing air pollution from ozone, particulate matter and air toxics continues to be a top priority for the City of Houston. Moreover, Houston’s air quality has improved in recent years, and an explanation is in order regarding the American Lung Association’s (ALA) “F” report card grade for ozone in Harris County, which was announced today.
