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Environmental News Update 9/28/01 CEC NOTES Synergy Next Week! CEC will host its annual Synergy Awards on Tuesday, October 2 beginning at 6:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in the Medical Center. The event will feature hor d’oeuvres, cocktails, and comedy from Esther’s Follies, an Austin-based troupe. Tickets cost $55; a table of six can be purchased for $400. To make reservations, or request that a written invitation be sent to you or someone that might be interested in attending, call Sarah at 713-524-4232. To learn more about this year’s Synergy Award winners, visit http://www.cechouston.org/newsletter/nl_09-01/synergy.html. COALITION NOTES Urban ForesTree Keepers Class Offered Again Trees For Houston is offering their Urban ForesTree Keepers Class again this October. The basic tree care course focuses on tree identification, site suitability, proper planting techniques, pruning, and mature tree care. After completing the course series, class members will be certified as Urban ForesTree Keepers. Participants will meet for four consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm, starting October 2. A workshop will also be held on Saturday, October 20 from 9 am to noon. Classes will be held at the International Bank of Commerce, 5615 Kirby Drive, 2nd Floor Community Room. Registration costs $15. To register or for more information, contact Trees for Houston at 713-840-8733. Quality of Life Coalition to Meet The Quality of Life Coalition will hold a Working Policy Group Meeting on Monday, October 8 from 8 to 10 am at the offices of Dick Weekley, 1111 N. Post Oak Road. The meeting will cover several agenda items, including the upcoming bond elections. For more information, contact Deborah January-Bevers at 713-844-3627. LOCAL Houston Named Worst Cycling City The November issue of Bicycling Magazine lists Houston - named a Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists in 1996 - as the worst cycling city in North America. On average, roads are narrow and bike paths are poorly maintained, with potholes, misdirecting signs, and no map system, says the article. Bike parking facilities and racks on busses are scarce. The city rivals Los Angeles in pollution, urban sprawl, and traffic congestion, and construction has been delayed indefinitely on many of the bike route systems its government promised, explains the article. The city recently removed ISTEA-funded bike lanes along West Dallas Avenue and West 20th Street to make room for more cars. But all is not lost, the mag concludes. City officials recently hired a new bicycle coordinator. STATE TNRCC Seeks Reps for Solid Waste Advisory Council The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is requesting nominations for two individuals to serve on the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council as general public representatives. The council reviews and evaluates the effect of state policies and programs on municipal solid waste management, recommends legislation to encourage the efficient management of municipal solid waste, recommends policies on the planning fund, and recommends special studies and projects to further the effectiveness of municipal solid waste management and recovery for the state of Texas. Council members hold at least one day-long meeting every three months in Austin. Travel expenses are reimbursed. Nominations must be submitted by 5 pm on October 26. For more information, contact Mr. Trim at 512-239-6708 or gtrim@tnrcc.state.tx.us. GREEN JOBS Texans for Safe Roads – Field Organizer Texans for Safe Roads is recruiting a field organizer. Responsibilities include directing three statewide safety coalitions to promote sound transportation policy. The position entails recruiting community leaders and organizations including environmental, health, and safety groups, to state coalitions; maintaining regular contact with coalition members; and activating coalition members to phone, write, or meet with congressional representatives. Strong presentation skills are necessary. The position will involve travel and is home-office based in Texas. Three years previous campaign experience (for a candidate or an issue) required. Competitive salary based on experience; benefits included. Please call or fax resume to Michelle Rydz, phone: 1-800-896-0571, fax: 701-795-9404. ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION CEC Environmental News Update is a weekly publication by the Citizens' Environmental Coalition, a 501(c)3 dedicated to fostering dialogue, education and collaboration about environmental issues in the Houston-Gulf Coast Region. Visit the CEC online at www.cechouston.org. To subscribe or unsubscribe, or to suggest items for inclusion, send your request via e-mail to Sarah Doss at sarah@cechouston.org. |
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