The Great American Outdoors Act, H.R.1957, sponsored by the late Rep. John Lewis, has passed the House and Senate. It will include funding for a huge backlog of deferred maintenance at the National Park Service, as well as for the Forest Service and...

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for July 2020. Click the title to see the news this month.

In early June the Sierra Club extended its current COVID-19 operational response through Monday, August 31st. This means that all Outings and in-person meetings will remain on hold until that date. An update on Outings, etc. beyond August 31 is...

Environmental racism particularly impacts Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (BIPOC) communities in the form of plastic. Plastic conveniences our lives in many ways but carry hefty tolls on other communities. ... (Read more)

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, we may find ourselves prioritizing precautions and safety over the environment. Even with air and water pollution decreasing, we are experiencing a glut of plastic pollution. ... (Read more)

In the Houston-Galveston Area, since 1975, there has been a successful effort to reduce our reliance on groundwater and increase our use of surface water due to the environmental impacts of groundwater over-pumping.... (Read more)

By Tom Douglas How a video of a Houston Sierra Club member’s favorite swamp found its way onto the 10 O’clock news.... (Read more)

By Brandt Mannchen In this sad and difficult time of African-American murders by police, Covid-19 stealth attacks, and increased climate change intensity, it is hard to understand how we can make a difference. On June 3, 2020, feeling...

At this difficult time, early voting in several critical runoff elections in Texas is underway. Voter turnout in runoff elections is typically low, and therefore VOTING is extremely important! (Read more)

Welcome to the Houston Sierra Club online Bayou Banner newsletter for June 2020. Click the title to see the news this month.