Issues

Learn about water quality issues at a series of three Sunday
presentations at Unity of Dallas, 10:00 to 10:45 on July 3, 10 and
17.

The speaker will be Michael Bira, water quality expert with the US EPA. Topics:

- July 3: Fundamental aspects of pollution, and why it is harmful

- July 10: Water Quality Standards as the core of the Clean Water Act

- July 17: Plastics in the environment and their worldwide impacts

All classes are free and open to the public.

Michael Bira is an Environmental Scientist for the Water Quality Protection Division of the US EPA Region 6 in Dallas. He coordinates the Clean Lakes Program, works on nonpoint source water pollution, and does water quality outreach. He has Marine Biology and Chemistry degrees from University of Tampa and an MS in Aquatic Biology/Limnology from Southwest Texas State University.

Learn about water quality issues at a series of three Sunday presentations at Unity of Dallas, 10:00 to 10:45 on July 3, 10 and 17.

The speaker will be Michael Bira, water quality expert with the US EPA. Topics:

- July 3: Fundamental aspects of pollution, and why it is harmful

- July 10: Water Quality Standards as the core of the Clean Water Act

- July 17: Plastics in the environment and their worldwide impacts

All classes are free and open to the public.

Michael Bira is an Environmental Scientist for the Water Quality Protection Division of the US EPA Region 6 in Dallas. He coordinates the Clean Lakes Program, works on nonpoint source water pollution, and does water quality outreach. He has Marine Biology and Chemistry degrees from University of Tampa and an MS in Aquatic Biology/Limnology from Southwest Texas State University.

Hi! I am Holly Torres with CureSearch for Children's Cancer. We are doing an Ultimate Hike event on November 19, 2011. This hike will be the ultimate challenge - 28.3 miles in one day on the Lone Star Trail - all with the goal to raise funds for children's cancer research. We will also offer a 11 mile option.

What's Included in Ultimate Hike?

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Join us as Louis Bracken, RRT, RPTT discusses how to keep our lungs healthy. Afterwards, Valerie Plese will lead us through a relaxing and invigorating hour of yoga. Free but Registration required.

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What do you think when you hear the word cancer? Am I at risk? What is it exactly? Can it be prevented? Don’t be baffled anymore. The most important steps you can take to prevent cancer are to your doctor’s office annually to discuss your personal risk factors or concerns and to get the proper screenings to detect any abnormalities. Join us for an for an evening discussing your risk factors with an expert. Light snack

Learn about water quality issues at a series of three Sunday presentations at Unity of Dallas, 10:00 to 10:45 on July 3, 10 and 17. The speaker will be Michael Bira, water quality expert with the US EPA.

Topics:
- July 3: Fundamental aspects of pollution, and why it is harmful
- July 10: Water Quality Standards as the core of the Clean Water Act
- July 17: Plastics in the environment and their worldwide impacts

All classes are free and open to the public. Location is 6525 Forest Lane in Dallas, upstairs in the Adult Classroom.

Michael Bira is an Environmental Scientist for the Water Quality Protection Division of the US EPA Region 6 in Dallas. He coordinates the Clean Lakes Program, works on nonpoint source water pollution, and does water quality outreach. He has Marine Biology and Chemistry degrees from University of Tampa and an MS in Aquatic Biology/Limnology from Southwest Texas State University.

CLEAN AIR MEETUP - THURSDAY, JULY 7th - 6:30 PM
This will be held at Picasso's at Inwood/Forest in Dallas, the usual
location at 6:30 pm. 

We will talk about:
.         Legislative Session- gains/losses
.         Fracking/Dallas Gas Drilling task force- what's going on in the Metroplex as well
.         Upcoming TCEQ hearings on the Dallas State Implementation Plan (SIP)
.         Tar Sands Pipeline - where is it now?
.         Other topics of interest - bring your announcements
If you can make the July 7th Clean Air Meetup, please contact Rita Beving,
Public Citizen Organizer, 214.557.2271

We have added an extra day to this annual trip because there are so many wonderful things to see and do in the DAVIS MTS.     Plan your vacation around these dates or come when you can.  McDonald Observatory, the Marva lights (by the way we did see the lights last August), hiking in the Nature Conservancy land, camping in Ft..Davis State Park or staying at Indian Lodge and lots of wonderful surprises you can count on if you join us on this remarkable adventure.  But the best thing of all - it's August and cool in those beautiful mountains.  Bring a jacket and a warm sleeping bag.  You will love it!! Contact nancy mcvean - 817 596 5209 - nancymcvean@gmail.com

Walk and talk while helping to pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on the Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd of people drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. The lake and your karma will thank you. Brunch afterwards. Leader: Carol Nash 214-824-0244