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Here are 10 of the peskiest invasive species in Greater Houston
Posted on · There are dozens of invasive species of plants, animals, insects, and shellfish in Texas that threaten native species and cause other environmental concerns.
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Environment
Endangered Whooping Cranes Nest In Texas For The First Time In More Than A Century
Posted on · Two pairs of whooping cranes nested on private land in Jefferson and Chambers counties this year. It’s believed to be the first time the endangered birds have nested in Texas since the 1800s.
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The Bigger Picture: ‘Aquarela’ Depicts Water’s Power Around The World
Posted on · As Viktor Kossakovsky’s new documentary shows us how water behaves, we discuss how Greater Houston has been shaped by water.
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Future Of Butterfly Center Tied To Border Wall
Posted on · Conservationists say a border wall would eradicate an enormous amount of native habitat at The National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas.
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How ‘Rodents Of Unusual Size’ Took Over The Swamps — And Hearts – Of Louisiana
Posted on · A new documentary chronicles the role invasive nutria play in Gulf Coast culture.
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Beasts Beneath The Bayou: Alligator Snapping Turtles Thrive In The Heart Of Houston
Posted on · Houston Matters visits Buffalo Bayou, where a population of prehistoric-looking beasts are making a home in the middle of the city.
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Despite Our Urban Sprawl, There’s Still Plenty Of Dangerous Wildlife In Greater Houston
Posted on · Jaime González with the Katy Prairie Conservancy joins Houston Matters to answer your questions about local wildlife.
News
Educators Use Virtual Field Trips To Interest Kids In Real Outdoor Adventures
Posted on · The Virtually Wild Texas program started out as a way to bring nature to kids in hospitals. But now, educators across the state are using it to supplement real outdoor adventures.
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How Has Houston’s Native Landscape Changed Over The Years?
Posted on · There are some trees and plants that were once native to Greater Houston that you just don’t see as much anymore.
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Husband and Wife Team Working Together to Chronicle Nature in Texas
Posted on · Husband and wife duo Gary Clark and Kathy Adams Clark both work to chronicle nature in Texas — but in different ways. Gary uses words, and Kathy uses photographs. Together, they provide both a visual and linguistic glimpse into the beauty of the Lone Star State. Their collaboration has yielded a couple books recently: Backroads […]
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Economic Opportunity and Student Debate Advice: Wednesday’s Show (September 21, 2016)
Posted on · All this week, NPR and public radio stations nationwide are taking part in this week's A Nation Engaged project which asks, "What can we do to create economic opportunity for more Americans?" On this edition of Houston Matters, we turn the question towards economic opportunity here in Greater Houston. First, Michael Hagerty talks with Bill […]
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Happiness for Beginners: Looking to Nature to Rebuild a Life
Posted on · Houston author Katherine Center is in the process of finishing her sixth novel, which goes on sale next year. And her fourth novel, The Lost Husband, is being made into a movie. Sandwiched between those is her most current novel, Happiness for Beginners. It's about a woman whose marriage falls apart and to help her […]
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Bright Light or Bright Blight? Is Light Pollution a Necessary Part of Urban Life or Harmful?
Posted on · In this major metropolitan area of ours, there are a lot of lights on at all hours. Not just in our homes but on our streets, glowing from traffic lights, businesses, car headlights, and more. Recently, News 88.7âs Florian Martin was contacted by a Houstonian concerned LED bulbs being deployed for the cityâs street lights […]
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How the CCC Shaped Some of Texas’ Top Outdoor Destinations
Posted on · Throughout the summer, Houston Matters is dedicating time each week to books about Greater Houston, set in Greater Houston, or written or edited by Houstonians. Our summer series continues with Cynthia Brandimarte, the author of Texas State Parks and the CCC: The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps. She talks about the role the CCC, […]
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Peter Hillary Talks Exploring, Connecting With & Conserving Nature
Posted on · In 1953, New Zealand explorer and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary and his Nepalese Sherpa partner Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Nearly 40 years later â in 1990 â Hillaryâs son Peter himself reached the summit, making Edmund and Peter Hillary the first father-son duo to conquer Mount […]