Energy & Environment
Flooding From Hurricane Harvey Polluted Coral Reefs More Than 100 Miles Offshore
Posted on · The research shows just how far Houston’s flooding problems go.
Tag: Galveston Bay
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Antibody Testing Survey, And Retiring In Houston (Sept. 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Show: Searching door to door for those who've had COVID-19 in the past, Houston City Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum answers questions, what's keeping Houston from being a top choice for retirees, new teachers share their thoughts about about their first day of school, and the state of fishing in Galveston Bay.
Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Houston Matters: A New Month Means New Evictions, And A Virtual Summer Camp For Kids (July 1, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Evictions are resuming as we enter a new month, we discuss the latest developments in politics, food writers discuss restaurant safety and takeout offerings, and we learn about a virtual summer camp for kids.
Local
Future Environmental Education Center In Kemah Aims To Teach Visitors About Galveston Bay
Posted on · The Galveston Bay Foundation's new site will include an exhibit space for visitors, inside and outside classrooms, and laboratories for water quality sampling.
Houston Matters
Report: Galveston Bay Shows Resiliency, But Some Worrisome Factors
Posted on · The annual research by the Galveston Bay Foundation and the Houston Advanced Research Center notes the loss of wetlands, a decline in water quality and sea level rise as areas of concern.
Houston Matters
Full Show: ‘Worst-First’ Approach To Flood Projects, The Week In Politics, And The Wit Of Molly Ivins (Aug. 28, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A new approach to tackling flood bond projects, our weekly political roundup, the latest Galveston Bay Report Card, and a documentary about Texas columnist Molly Ivins.
News
Harris County Files Criminal Environmental Charges Against ITC For Water Pollution
Posted on · Prosecutors allege the company released highly toxic chemicals into Tucker Bayou.
News
Texas A&M Water Researchers Find Waxy Residue Near Deer Park Disaster
Posted on · The team has been collecting water and air quality samples in Galveston Bay on a quarterly basis since June 2017.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Benzene In The Ship Channel, And HISD Ordered To Suspend Superintendent Search (March 26, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: An environmental group finds benzene in the ship channel, HISD is ordered to suspend its superintendent search, a national conference in Houston addresses cyber security issues facing the oil and gas industry, a local apartment locator shares some tricks of his trade, and a local police department plans to purchase gun-mounted cameras.
Energy & Environment
State And Federal Agencies Test Deer Park Fire Runoff For Chemical Contamination
Posted on · The Galveston Bay Foundation is also planning to conduct independent water sampling in the area.
Energy & Environment
‘Ike Dike’ Project Leaders Field More Questions, Concerns From The Public
Posted on · At a local forum, the Galveston area community will get a chance to raise concerns.
Houston Matters
Full Show: School Grades, And Lessons From Tropical Storm Allison (Aug. 15, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: HISD schools get their report cards from the TEA -- and so does the health of Galveston Bay. Then, our experts discuss the latest political stories. Plus, we look back at how Tropical Storm Allison affected our region. And author Kevin Kwan discusses his book Crazy Rich Asians, now a major motion picture.
News
Galveston Bay Has Been Negatively Impacted By Harvey
Posted on · A local organization is making efforts to mitigate the effects the storm had on the coastal ecosystem
Energy & Environment
Galveston Bay’s Health Has Improved, But Still Faces Challenges
Posted on · A new "report card" gives the bay a "C" grade.
Houston Matters
Health Of Galveston Bay Gets Get Mixed Grade In Annual Report Card
Posted on · We learn what contributed to this year's overall grade of "C" in the Galveston Bay Foundation's annual report card.