Residents
Public education and awareness are considered critical tools for achieving changes in behavior necessary for storm water pollution reductions and minimizing the contaminants in storm water runoff. The JTF is taking a positive, community-oriented approach to education and outreach. The public education component of the program includes and/or will include the following activities and/or programs: Speakers Bureau, Community Events and Outreach, City and County Employee Training, and School Education.
News
03/08-09/10
Our Green Obsession: A Beautiful Lawn without Polluting?
Paul Tukey, nationally known expert on organic lawn care management and founder of the non-profit SafeLawns.org will be in Houston on Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9 to help answer this timely question when he addresses lawn care professionals and consumers on ways to have a green, "safe" lawn.
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03/09/10
Film Questions the Use of Lawn Chemicals
A Chemical Reaction, the critically acclaimed, yet controversial, documentary film will challenge that practice when it premiers in Houston on Tuesday evening, March 9, 6:00-8:00pm at the United Way, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston 77007. Admission is $10.00 at the door.
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03/06/10
NatureFest 2010: Enjoy a fun, educational day with the family at the FREE event open to all ages.
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08/15/09
FREE YardWise Course Available to ALL Harris County Residents
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 9 am to Noon
Location: Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77074
Registration - Click Here
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Partnerships with Other City/County Departments and Agencies are being developed with local businesses, schools, neighborhood associations and professional organizations to assist in educating the public on storm water pollution prevention. For more information or to schedule an event, contact us at 713-290-3000.
Community Outreach
Learn which pollutants and common residential activities contribute contaminants into the water drainage system.
Storm Water Inlet Marking Program
Do you want to help protect the environment? Participate in a SWIM project in your area.
Household Hazardous Waste
Want to learn about how you can cut back on Household Hazardous Waste?
