In celebration of Black History Month, TCEQ is highlighting the stories and careers of two environmental investigators.
The Envision video series is a project of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Take Care of Texas to encourage young students,…, From her childhood treehouse to the forests of Costa Rica, Naomi has always had a deep connection to nature. She uses this connection in her job as a…
Take Care of Texas is celebrating Black History Month by remembering Black Americans who have made a lasting impact on the State of Texas.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality honors Congressman Mickey Leland’s legacy with the Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program…, Born in 1944, Leland grew up in the Fifth Ward of Houston, Texas with his mother, Alice Rains, and brother Gaston. He attended segregated public…, In 1972 Leland ran for the Texas House of Representatives. Along with two other men elected that year, Craig Washington and Ben Reyes, they were the…, Leland gained inspiration from a broad spectrum of teachings. The writings of Black activists in the civil rights movement as well as Christian…, Many prominent environmental and human rights activists remember Leland as mentor. Although Congressman Leland died in a 1989 plane crash, his widow…,
Cozens, R. Mickey Leland Documentary (Short Version). YouTube. Feb 7, 2012.
Hanson Jr., J.L. Remembering Congressman George Thomas ‘…
The Envision video series is a project of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Take Care of Texas to encourage young students,…
Envision highlights some of TCEQ’s scientists who work across the state to protect the health of their fellow humans and the environment.
, As an environmental investigator with the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program, Jade has truly found her calling—roaming through central Texas,…
Considering going green for Valentine’s Day? Want to promote environmental conservation? Interested in helping Take Care of Texas with your Valentine…
Below you’ll find Texas- and environmental-themed Valentine’s Day cards from Take Care of Texas that you can share with your friends, family, or…, Note: You can save a full-sized image by right-clicking a card and opening the image in a new tab. If you are using a mobile device, you can save the…, We hope you enjoy these cards as much as we enjoyed making them. Happy Valentine’s Day!
This is the season when many people are thinking about changes they would like to make in their lives. The new year provides us with a time to…
Incorporate local farmers markets into your regular shopping schedules. Locally-grown produce travels a shorter distance from the farm to your plate…, An easy way to tackle food waste is by composting. You can start your own compost bin or participate in a curbside composting program, if there is…, Do you ever feel like you might be recycling incorrectly, or occasionally throwing out items that could be recycled? Avoid wishcycling and learn the…, Think about the products you use every day. Do many contain plastic? Each stage of plastic's life cycle—from raw materials to manufacturing to…, An easy way to make your resolutions stick is by bringing your family and friends into your resolutions with you. Meet up with friends at a farmers…
This quarter, we’re highlighting the efforts of Texas’ famous Spoetzl Brewery, maker of Shiner beers.
Spoetzl has a long history in Texas, and plenty of reasons to take care of the environment here: legacy, pride, citizenship, and making the best…, A: The Spoetzl Brewery was named after its original brewmaster, Kosmos Spoetzl, and was founded in Shiner, Texas in 1909. Spoetzl is the oldest…, A: We take part in as many TCEQ meetings, webinars, etc. as we can, and the Take Care of Texas program has been mentioned several times at…, A: The Spoetzl Brewery has done a lot in recent years to make our processes more efficient. We currently recycle or reuse as many resources,…, A: The biggest benefit of the sustainability efforts is our utility usage has gone down, but our primary goal for these measures is to…, A: Companies and organizations of all sizes can make a big difference in taking care of Texas. Once you take that first step towards conservation,…, Thank you, Spoetzl, for helping to Take Care of Texas! If your business or organization would like to be a Proud Partner too, fill out the…
Here are some resources to help you create an awesome video! You must use facts, data, and statistics from TakeCareOfTexas.org only. Also, for those…
Each video must include the slogan, “Take Care of Texas. It’s the only one we’ve got.” or the Take Care of Texas logo, which you can download …,
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I’m fairly notorious for learning things the hard way: relationships, managing money, handling snakes, and do-it-yourself plumbing. Allow my mistakes…
Replacing your toilet fill valve and flapper with a modern system that has an adjustable flow rate is a great way to start saving water with every…, The main valve is different than your toilet’s fixture valve. A fixture valve can go bad over time and may break while being turned, resulting in…, If this valve doesn’t get a lot of use it can get stuck over time, so you’ll probably need a tool to turn it. You may be able to use pliers or a…, Sometimes no matter how well you plan or how careful you are, things can go south quickly. Again, a little thoughtful preparation can save you a…