Sierra Club Notes on Visit to Blackland Prairies in Sam Houston National Forest
July 10, 2026
Recently, the Sierra Club visited three blackland prairies that are found in northwest Sam Houston National Forest.
Dressing Point Island Restoration Finalized
July 9, 2026
After over 10 years of fundraising, planning, and construction part of the Texas Rookery Islands Project, the Dressing Point Island Restoration Project, has been completed.
UH Library Provides Environmental History in Houston History Archives
July 8, 2026
By Brandt Mannchen - Visit the University of Houston’s M.D. Anderson Library which has archives housed in its “Special Collections and Preservation” Section, second floor, Anderson Building, Main Campus.
Bobcats are Cool!!!
June 12, 2026
By Brandt Mannchen - Every June I visit Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (now called Jocelyn Nungaray) to see how wildlife does during the hot Summer.
Update on San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site Remedial Action
June 12, 2026
On June 9, 2026, the San Jacinto River Coalition and Texas Health and Environment Alliance gave an update about the clean-up process for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund Site.
It’s Just One of Those Days!
June 12, 2026
By Brandt Mannchen - Heading for the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, it had threatened to rain, but now was sunny and clear. You know, wait a minute and the weather will change.
Visit to Winters Bayou Scenic Area
June 12, 2026
On May 26, 2026, the Sierra Club visited Winters Bayou Scenic Area in Sam Houston National Forest.
Bayou Banner June-July 2026
June 4, 2026
Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for June and July 2026. Click the title to see the news this month.
When it Rains, It Sure Pours!
May 26, 2026
By Brandt Mannchen - We went to Hudson Woods, a part of the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, and then we’d have lunch in Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge and scope out whatever Nature had in store for us.
Paddling for a Cleaner Greens Bayou
May 26, 2026
By Tom Douglas - On May 16, paddlers explored Greens Bayou and had a good time while participating in the state-wide Trash Free Gulf Campaign.