Learn more about TCA’s water recycling initiative and how you can help educate the public about water recycling – “the wave of the future.” Free. Info: Dana@TCATexas.org or 469-531-6856.
Conference focuses on the policies and regulations affecting farms and food.
• Hear top speakers on a variety of issues including genetically engineered foods, the politics of organics, the 2013 Farm Bill, FDA’s food safety regulations, urban farming, raw milk, water planning & policy, and more!
• Participate in hands-on activism workshops, for both beginners and experienced activists
• Network with individuals, nonprofits, and businesses who care about our local farms and food
• Enjoy lunch (Monday) and a special banquet (Sunday evening) of local foods prepared by nationally acclaimed chef Jesse Griffiths of Dai Due.
Early Bird Registration: $40-$90 till Aug. 31.
The Dallas City Council will begin discussions on a proposed plastic bag ban.
IN THE NEWS: http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Dallas-City-Council-to-Discuss-Plastic-Bag-Ban-220299751.html
Mayor Rawlings and the Dallas City Council will be voting on the three Trinity East drilling sites that were denied twice by the City Plan Commission. The three special-use permits at issue involve Trinity River floodplain and parkland in northwest Dallas.
Read the DMN editorial against the driling:
Get thee to Dallas City Hall at noon today says the Dallas environmental coalition.
http://www.downwindersatrisk.org/2013/09/dallas-city-staff-trying-to-pull-a-fast-one-on-eve-of-final-gas-ordinance-hearing-and-vote/
The Dallas City Plan Commission is holding a public hearing on the new proposed gas drilling ordinance they’ve been writing this summer. Among the most important issues they are considering: how far away drilling should be from homes, schools and businesses, and whether we should allow drilling on city-owned park land. This is likely the last chance to come express concerns.
SEE MORE:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/08/07/city-of-dallas-debates-gas-drilling-site-distance/
http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20130630-editorial-plan-commission-must-craft-tough-drilling-ordinance.ece
Learn who is keeping an eye on the health of our rivers and streams, what water quality indicators they study and what threats our water faces. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Meet at Big River Parking Lot. Bring a camping/ fold out chair if you have one. Free (with paid admission).
Workshop series is geared to environmental educators. In this last session, help students learn about their relationship with energy and investigate the environmental issues related to energy's role in society. Receive an Energy & Society Activity Guide, Energy and Me Music CD and Dance Video end energy posters. Great for 5th grade energy unit. Receive 3hours of SBEC credit. $35. Info: LInda Dunn at ldunn@wetlandcenter.com
Learn about the trend of inner-city highway tear-outs to make cities more liveable. Also learn how to solve rodent and insect problems by attracting barn owls, chimney swifts, purple martins and barn swallows. Free.
Info: 972-699-1687. KirkMiller@DallasSierraClub.org