Keep Houston Beautiful

Join me tomorrow for the launch of the new Texas Litter Database! This iteration has been many years in the making, and is the result of the efforts of many stakeholders and partners, including the Meadows Center, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and the American Bird Conservancy. Tomorrow, I'll be orienting users, demonstrating new features, and explaining how to make this data work for you and your community while also making an impact on research and policy in Texas. My immense gratitude goes out to Black Cat GIS & Biological LLC, HARC | Houston Advanced Research Center for their role in the project, and the Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation for their generous funding of this first of its kind repository for statewide litter data. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggfuhA6n

This week's recycling tip: Properly dispose of unused paint at recycling centers to prevent environmental contamination. Follow local guidelines for hazardous waste disposal to ensure safe and eco-friendly practices. 🎨♻️ #paintproperly You can also read more to find out "7 Things to Do With Your Leftover Paint." https://lnkd.in/e8hC7Zr

Shout out to the Alief Super Neighborhood Council leading Alief ISD students & SEWA International USA volunteers on a successful tree mulching event this morning along Wilcrest. Helping keep those trees alive, and making the esplanades in Alief more beautiful! Thanks to Houston Clean City Commission member Chris Patten for helping out!

Keep Houston Beautiful's Adopt-A-Block program is an easy way that a group can participate in making Houston the cleanest city in America. All it takes is for a group to agree to adopt a minimum of 500 yards of an incorporated City of Houston street and to pick up litter from that street at least four times a year for a two-year period. In return, Keep Houston Beautiful and the City of Houston will provide safety meetings, equipment, and trash bags. The benefits are numerous: a litter-free and more attractive community, recognition for your group, and knowing that the individuals involved are making a difference in their community.

SplashTX and Friends of Woodland Park partnered up for Houston Audubon's Bird Week for an awesome Sunday morning cleanup! 40 incredible volunteers from all around the city, including District H CM Mario Castillo and KHB Board Member Alan Steinberg, removed 770 pounds of trash from Little White Oak Bayou and the Woodland Park Nature Preserve. A yellow crowned night heron even stopped to thank us!

This week's tip: Minimize waste by using cloth towels instead of disposable paper towels. Reusable options are not only eco-friendly but also cost-effective in the long run. 🌿 #GreenLiving https://lnkd.in/g68mPwWr

Tree Mulching in #Alief September 28th, 9am-12pm. 7900 Block of Wilcrest, Houston, TX 77072

Houston's Green Thumb: Keep Houston Beautiful has been a champion of urban forestry, planting thousands of trees across the city. These efforts not only enhance our landscape but also contribute to a healthier environment. 🌳 #TreeCityUSA #GreenHouston

Last minute clean up opportunity with at Woodland Park this weekend!

The Mayor’s Proud Partner Award recognizes the efforts of individuals, businesses, and community groups who work to enhance Houston's landscape through awareness, beautification, conservation, and environmental enhancement projects. https://lnkd.in/gZVWvucc