Bayou Preservation

???Get Involved: Stay Informed & Make Your Voice Heard!???? The?Coastal Water Authority (CWA)?invites you to join their regular Board of Directors meetings every?2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM. These meetings are?open to the public?and a great way to stay informed about important water projects, sustainability efforts, and community impact in Houston. ???Date:?2nd Wednesday of each month ???Time:?10:00 AM ???Location:?1801 Main Street, Suite 800, Houston, Texas 77002 These meetings cover topics like water supply management, conservation initiatives, financial updates, and community outreach. Attend meetings with your local water authority to ask questions, voice concerns, and actively contribute to shaping the future of Houston's water management! Photo credit:?Coastal Water Authority #CivicActionTuesday #BayouPreservation

We sincerely thank the Maverick Water Group for their dedication to adopting 3 local storm drains through the Reclaim the Drain program! This initiative encourages residents to get involved in local water management by adopting a storm drain and utilizing the Reclaim the Drain kit for maintenance. By participating, they contribute to minimizing pollutants that enter our bayous and waterways, leading to cleaner water and helping prevent flooding through efficient drainage back into Galveston Bay. If you or your organization would like to make a difference in your community by adopting storm drains in your area and receiving a Reclaim the Drain kit, please reach out to us at [email protected]. #ReclaimtheDrain

On Friday, February 28th, our President & CEO,?Brittani Flowers, MUEP, took the stage at the State of African American Health Power Summit '25, hosted by the African American Health Coalition and held at the United Way of Greater Houston.?This significant event brought together health professionals, community leaders, and advocates to address the?systemic inequalities impacting the health and well-being of Black communities. As a panelist on the?Environmental Health Panel, Brittani contributed to a significant conversation about the direct link between?environmental conditions and public health—especially in underserved communities experiencing higher rates of pollution, urban flooding, and limited access to safe outdoor spaces. The discussion focused on?actionable solutions?to promote healthier environments. At Bayou Preservation , we are dedicated to?promoting cleaner, healthier bayous?and?equipping communities with the knowledge and resources?needed to foster lasting change. We appreciate the chance to engage in this discussion and acknowledge all the organizations striving to make environmental justice a priority.

??Thank You for Making a Difference at the Shady Lane Park Clean-Up!?? Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Community Park Clean-Up at Shady Lane Park last Saturday! Even in chilly conditions, 14 volunteers, along with BPA board member Graham Knopp, dedicated their time to collecting trash and debris to enhance the safety and cleanliness of our green spaces and waterways. Together, we removed 76 tires and nearly 4,000 pounds of trash—an incredible collective effort! We are extremely grateful to the Greater Northside Management District’s HOT team for their invaluable help with three trailers full of trash and to the Klein Forest High School Interact Club for their enthusiastic involvement. We sincerely appreciate our fantastic partners— Harris County Flood Control District, Greater Northside Management District, Houston ToolBank for the supplies, and City Acre Brewing for offering discounted food and drinks to all participants! This event wasn’t just about cleaning up; it was a call to action for environmental stewardship and flood safety. We promoted our Reclaim the Drain program, encouraging the adoption of storm drains while highlighting how blocked drains negatively impact Houston's bayous and infrastructure. We distributed two Reclaim the Drain Kits, empowering participants to enhance our city and watersheds through drain adoption and community action. Let’s keep working together for a cleaner and safer Houston!

Start Here: Know Your Bayous? NOW LIVE! Bayou Preservation Association’s Start Here: Know Your Bayous? campaign is now live on all interactive kiosks around Houston, thanks to the incredible support of?Houston Arts Alliance?and?IKE Smart City! Learn about your local bayous, discover?free events?with us, and find ways to get involved—all in one place. Stop by one today and begin your bayou journey! This Bayou Preservation Association is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Join Us for a Community Park Clean-up & Celebration!??? Bayou Preservation ?Association,?Harris County Flood Control District, and the?Greater Northside Management District?invite you to Shady Lane Park on Saturday, February 22nd, from 10 AM to 1 PM, for a community clean-up! Help keep our local green spaces clean while learning about flood safety, local improvements, and storm drain adoption. BPA’s Reclaim the Drain booth will have 8 adoption kits available. Houston ToolBank will provide cleanup tools, and the Greater Northside Management District will have water and snacks on hand. As a special thank-you,?City Acre Brewing—just?0.6 miles from the park—is offering?happy hour pricing?on drinks and select foods for all cleanup participants! BPA staff will stamp your hand at the event—just show your stamp at City Acre to enjoy your discount. ?? What to Wear and Bring: Wear long sleeves, pants, closed-toe shoes, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. ???Shady Lane Park ???Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 ??10 AM – 1 PM Register here:?https://lnkd.in/e74Q9yzz Join us in making a difference, and let’s celebrate together afterward!

The Targeted Bacteria Monitoring Project, launched in 2019, aims to combat bacteria pollution in the Houston-Galveston area through focused monitoring efforts. Bayou Preservation has collaborated with Student Conservation Association (SCA) interns on this initiative, which targets high-priority areas, particularly Sim’s Bayou, one of Texas' most polluted waterways. Funded by the Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP), the project identifies sources that contribute excessive pollutants above the allowable limits, often resulting from issues like sewer overflows and failing infrastructure. Once these sources are pinpointed, local authorities can take action to address the problems, making the process both efficient and impactful. Learn more about the project and its findings in the?Back the Bay?article, and stay updated through our newsletter! https://lnkd.in/gQfiT43v #BacteriaMonitoring #BayouPreservation #SCA#GalvestonBay

We are seeking a Water Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our team and work directly with the President, CEO. The Water Policy and Public Affairs Manager will lead the development and implementation of the Bayou Preservation Association’s water policy and public affairs campaign, with a focus on urban stormwater runoff, point and non-point source pollutants, and environmental equity. This role will integrate community engagement, policy development, and public engagement to advance the organization’s mission. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/grbzEkvU

?? Upcoming Natural Resources Advisory Committee Meeting ?? ?? Date: February 6, 2025 ? Time: 1:30 PM The Natural Resources Advisory Committee serves as a vital forum to advise the H-GAC Board and local leaders on policies impacting natural resources across the 13-county Houston-Galveston region. Get involved and stay informed about the decisions shaping the future of our natural resources! ?? For more details, visit the?H-GAC website. Photo Credit: H-GAC #CivicActionTuesday #BayouPreservation?

???Virtual Public Hearing: TxDOT Acquisition of GIWW Dredge Material Placement Area??? The?Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)?is proposing to acquire a?255.881-acre parcel of land?in?Galveston County, known as?Placement Area 41, to serve as a site for materials dredged from the?Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW). This acquisition is part of TxDOT’s role as the non-federal sponsor of the GIWW, supporting the?U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?in maintaining and operating the waterway. ?? A?virtual public hearing?will be held to provide information and gather public input on the proposed project. ??? The hearing will take place on?Tuesday, January 28, 2025, by 5 p.m. CT. Community members are encouraged to attend and share their feedback. #CivicActionTuesday #BayouPreservation Photo Credit: Texas Highways, Photo by Jim Olive