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December 2020
Conserving the Edwards Plateau: Land, Water, and Development
We invite you to watch our TREAD Talk on the history of water in Texas with Char Miller. The talk was hosted by Jessica Karlsruher, Executive Director of TREAD, and Annalisa Peace, Executive Director of Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance (GEAA). We discuss how water in Texas has been handled, is currently managed, and ultimately how these practices can impact water use in the future. TREAD and GEAA are joined by Char Miller, W.M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History…
Find out more »January 2021
Governor’s Community Achievement Awards Now Open
GCAA recognizes Texas communities for their outstanding overall efforts to keep their communities beautiful. In partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, GCAA will award ten communities with landscaping awards totaling $2 million in 2021. All Texas communities are welcome to apply. Learn more at ktb.org/gcaa. Applications are due on March 4 at 5 p.m. CST.
Find out more »Now Accepting Applications for Young Texan Ambassadors
Keep Texas Beautiful is proud to present a new program, Young Texan Ambassadors, inviting Texas youth ages 15-25 to help us keep Texas beautiful. Ambassadors are passionate about the environment and are committed to making Texas the best place to live, work and play through volunteerism and leadership. Learn more and share with the young Texans in your life: ktb.org/ambassador Applications are being accepted through March 5, 2021.
Find out more »Help KTB Judge Their Prestigious Awards
Help Keep Texas Beautiful judge the amazing applications they get for the Governor's Community Achievement Awards and Beautify Texas Awards (formerly KTB Awards)! This awards season, all judging will take place online from the safety of your home or office, and judges will receive $25 off their KTB conference registration! Learn more and apply at http://bit.ly/2021awardsjudging The deadline to apply is January 29.
Find out more »Birds of Prey: Some Biology, Some Ecology, and Maybe a Few ID Tips
Matt Reidy, a wildlife biologist with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, will give us an overview of birds of prey. A bird aficionado, Master Falconer, and avid hunter, Matt really enjoys learning about and managing native wildlife and habitats. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree in Range and Wildlife Sciences from Texas A&M-Kingsville. He has been with TPWD for 13 years and covers Atascosa, Bexar, and Medina…
Find out more »Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour is returning to the Bayou City on January 29, 2021. Hosted for the seventh straight year by the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, this ever-popular film fest will be a virtual experience. The January festival is just one of many offerings as part of the Houston Green Film Series. The lineup in January features national and international films that awe and inspire action to protect and preserve our environment. The festival also provides a broader audience for us…
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