The world is alive with small wonders all around us—on the ground, in the water, and in the sky.
If you’re feeling cooped up inside or missing some place wild and wonderful, here are some ways you can discover your surroundings in new ways and…, While some appreciate the polished beauty of a uniformly manicured lawn, you can break up the turf monotony by creating “pocket prairies,” where…, Plants and animals in your environment can be classified as native or invasive species. A native species is an organism that thrives…, One excellent tool for naturalists of all ages and education levels is iNaturalist. This online community has a free mobile app supported by…, I spent an afternoon with my nose to the ground, and identifying the plants I found yielded results for over a dozen different wild plants. I started…, iNaturalist is a terrific, purposeful way to get you and your family out in nature. You can use it as a supplementary biology lesson, a helpful…
Texas gets its fair share of sunshine, making it a great place to create electricity using solar electric technology. The practice of installing and…
There are many options to install photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on your home or building, often with energy saving and tax incentives. Many Texans…, One way that your business or household can contribute to and benefit from solar is to offset your energy bill by paying for renewable energy…, You can directly create energy for on-site use or to put back into the local power grid by installing PV equipment. The technology has never been…, Various investment tax credits (ITC) are available to help offset the cost of the system. The US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy…
Conservation of resources can begin as simply as going through your closet. Do you have old or unwanted clothes? Donate or repurpose them instead of…
Read on to learn about how some young Texans took “closet conservation” to the next level by designing sustainable wardrobes, and find out how you…, High school seniors from Lamar Academy in McAllen, TX, recently created a new fashion line completely made from recycled materials. Students Gisselle…, In 2019, students at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, TX hosted a Recycled Fashion Show using donated clothes from Goodwill to celebrate America…, There are several ways to reuse your clothing instead of discarding it. Here are some tips:
Donate gently-used clothing* – Your items can be donated…
The Texas State Energy Conservation Office is a program of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts that helps local governments…
Reducing waste and conserving energy are great ways that you can Take Care of Texas on a large scale! Read on to learn how your organization can…, SECO presents a menu of funding programs to help your organization become more energy efficient. Low-interest loans and grants are…, SECO has detailed programs in place to meet specific goals across a variety of sectors:
The Alternative Fuels Program improves energy security and…, SECO created a network of energy code experts to assist municipalities with building energy code compliance and related resources. The program has a…
Looking for a fun way to engage your children or students with conservation activities? We’ve created these “conservation bingo boards” you can use…
Download these boards and share them virtually or print to use at home or in the classroom. Take photos of the squares you cross off as proof of a…, Bingo Board Version 1
(Click here for Conservation Bingo Card 1)
Bingo Board Version 2
(Click here for Conservation Bingo Card 2)
Bingo…
Village Plumbing and Air is a service provider in Houston that recently became a Proud Partner of the Take Care of Texas program, and…
We caught up with Village’s marketing manager Kelli Victorian to learn more about what drives the company to conserve water, keep our air and rivers…, Q: Tell us a little about your company and its history.
A: Village Plumbing & Air began as a residential plumbing company in 1946 serving the…, Q: The goals of the Take Care of Texas program are to encourage Texans to conserve water, conserve energy, keep air clean, and keep water clean. How…, Q: What words of encouragement do you have for other companies and organizations who want to Take Care of Texas, too?
A: Join the initiative! Your…, If your organization, business, or institution is not already a Proud Partner, fill out the Proud Partner Pledge form. You’ll receive a starter…
Each day during ozone season (roughly March through November in Texas), the TCEQ informs the public when forecasted conditions can lead to Ozone…
Sign-up for e-mails and text alerts about TCEQ’s Air Quality Forecast through the TCEQ newsletter page to stay in the know about ozone…, Ozone, sometimes referred to as smog, is a gas that is formed in the atmosphere when three atoms of oxygen combine. The chemical structure of ozone…, Ground-level ozone is important because it is a respiratory toxic agent that can cause acute respiratory health effects when people breathe high…, TCEQ meteorologists make daily Ozone Action Day (OAD) forecasts for 17 major areas in Texas.
The Ozone Action Day forecast seasons are based on when…,
Limit driving and idling. Instead, carpool, combine errands, use public transportation, bike, or walk.
Refuel your vehicle in the late afternoon…