tye woodlands township aquaruics department supervisor

But have you ever wondered what happens if you leave it behind? 7 pounds per day, dogs in The Woodlands create about 23 tons of waste daily! Responsible pet owners know the importance of picking up after Fido at the park or along the pathway. Man’s best friend is causing a problem that is too big to ignore. Learn how you can make a difference by volunteering with our local Invasives Task Force to help remove invasives from our pathways and public green spaces by attending.

Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Outreach and Education Director for the Texas Invasive Species Institute at Sam Houston State University, will fill us in on why keeping invasive, and destructive, animals and vegetation out of our community’s forests and stream areas enhances the benefits we gain from these critical ecosystems. We’ll also dive into the damaging effects of invasive species.

Opportunities to join community volunteer efforts.Best landscaping practices for protecting our waters and riparian zones including adding native plants and organic fertilizing.The direct link between our lawns and landscapes and healthy riparian zones and waterways.How riparian areas are the last line of defense for slowing and filtering stormwater before it reaches the creeks and lakes we depend on.He also points out that “everything that happens on the land, including our yards, driveways, roads and open spaces, can wash pollutants and contaminants into our waterways when it rains.”Įxplore the critical benefits of healthy forests, riparian areas (streamside vegetation) and waterways by attending the Smarter About Sustainability Seminar on Saturday, May 14 with Justin Bower.

“Forested and vegetated waterways provide a multitude of benefits to our air and water quality, flood resilience, our sense of community, and public health” according to Justin Bower, Principal Planner, Community and Environmental Planning, for Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Tye woodlands township aquaruics department supervisor