Water

Cleanup the Campion Trails along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Event followed by food, fun, music and prizes. 

Info@RockTheGreen.org. Register: RockTheGreen.org. 

Choose any one of the seven locations listed in the online registration form as a cleanup location. Register by Sept. 8 and receive a free T-shirt. Cleanup followed by after-party at Panther Island Pavilion north of downtown. Register: TRWD.com/TrinityTrashBash.

Walk and talk while picking up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Area is a prairie restoration area, so there are always birds and wildflowers. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Brunch after. Info: Carol Nash: 214-824-0244.

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:

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20130319-editorial-city-plan-commission-should-reject-fracking-proposal.ece 

The 13^th Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair is co-organized by the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association and the Texas Center for Policy Studies.  See new ideas in action, to taste, test, explore and interact with products and services for living sustainably. Friday & Sunday: $10. Saturday: $12. Weekend Pass: $25.

Free green expo hosted by the the city of Garland, GISD, Baylor Garland and the Garland Chamber of Commerce.  Exhibitors will provide information on water and electric conservation, water pollution, recycling, safety, gardening and green alternatives.  Free health screenings, information and flu vaccinations will also be available. The H20 5K race starts at 8:15 a.m.

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 

Groups, families and individuals can choose any one of the seven locations listed in the registration form as a cleanup location. 

All volunteers are invited to the after-party at the Panther Island Pavilion (located behind the TCC/RadioShack campus) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with free food, door prizes and entertainment by Radio Disney AM 620.

Register by Sept. 8 and receive a free T-shirt.