Advocacy

Genie Fritz, a legendary Texas environmentalist, passed at 100, prompting tributes from conservation luminaries. Co-founder of TCONR/TCA and the Texas Land Conservancy, she was pivotal in preserving natural areas. Remembered for her social justice efforts and family devotion, her legacy spans environmental activism and civic volunteerism.

The Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup in Texas is the largest in the U.S., sparking controversy for its use of gasoline to capture snakes, misinformation on snakes, and celebration of their butchering. While economic gains and population control are cited, animal welfare groups call for reform.

Behind the scenes, we're upgrading the Green Source DFW site and changing our publication's name to Green Source Texas. Thanks to Fireroad Digital and our nonprofit parent, Memnosyne Institute, we'll continue covering North Texas environmental issues while adding more stories from across the state.

Third Act is an environmental advocacy group for Americans over 60, founded by Bill McKibben in 2021. It harnesses the experience of seniors to tackle environmental issues. In Texas, Third Act focuses on lobbying for legislation supporting renewable energy and opposing coal plant pollution, while collaborating with groups like the Sierra Club.

The Earth, Wind and Fire Conference, hosted by the Dallas Sierra Club at Brookhaven Campus on March 1, will convene experts on local land, air, and water issues. Topics include Texas's electric grid, DFW’s water supply, and air quality.

Early voting has started, and the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club helps voters choose environmentally friendly candidates by analyzing their records and questionnaires. Voters can use resources like TurnTexasGreen.org to identify candidates' stand on crucial environmental issues ahead of elections.

Texas prairie habitat is vanishing, but a nonprofit aims to restore it through the Pollinators and Prairies program. The initiative combines outreach, restoration, research, and partnerships, encouraging Texans to plant native flora and support pollinator research, aiding in reversing wildlife and habitat decline.

As the Dallas-Fort Worth air quality improvement plan nears completion, officials aim to secure $105-$185M for transportation-focused pollution reduction through EPA grants. Initiatives include clean vehicle incentives, enhanced transit, road upgrades, and more. The grant targets the second-highest funding tier to avoid direct competition with the state of Texas.

State Sen. Tan Parker and environmental advocates urged Texans to support Proposition 14, a $1 billion fund for state parks, coinciding with Texas Parks and Wildlife's 100th anniversary. Constitutional amendments on the Nov. 7 ballot address taxes, infrastructure, and parks amidst historically low voter turnout.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to buy Fairfield Lake State Park from Todd Interests, a Dallas developer building a gated community there. Despite $125 million available for state park purchases, Todd refuses to sell, citing property rights concerns and environmental damage from ongoing development.