Skip to main content

Advocacy

May 14 2019, Julie Ryan

Toxic frack water bill passes

HB 2771 allows the state to regulate the discharge of frack water into Texas lakes, rivers and streams.​ Photo courtesy of Storyblock.

UPDATED May 17, 2019

Texas legislators are known to unwind over a cold one after a long day’s work at the historic Scholz Garten down the street from the State Capitol. What if the brew they’re downing contained the industrial toxins that certain members support pouring into Texas lakes, rivers and streams?

Green city skyline with stylized plants and rays in the background.
Apr 30 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

City of Dallas seeks input on Climate Plan

Dallas seeks resident input for its Climate Action Plan, with public meetings through May 9 and an online survey until May 23. The city aims for an inclusive, equitable plan focusing on emission reductions and climate impact mitigation, prioritizing community concerns, especially from vulnerable groups.
Three people sitting in front of a large sign on a rural road.
Apr 08 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Texas bill threatens peaceful protest, environmentalists say

A Texas bill, SB 1993, threatens environmental protests by making civil disobedience at critical infrastructure sites a second-degree felony. Opposed by various local groups, the bill also holds organizations liable for member actions and could affect various protests and property rights, infringing on First Amendment rights.
Mar 20 2019, Julie Ryan

Green activist training for big fights in Big D

Olinka Green at the Southern Sector Rising press conference at Dallas City Hall on March 20. Photos courtesy of Olinka Green.

March 20, 2019

A former youth educator turned Dallas environmental activist is finding her voice. 

Two people seated at a conference table, one female, one male, with documents in front of them.
Mar 12 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dallas activists lobby in DC for action on Superfund site

Dallas activists Corey Troiani and Olinka Green traveled to Washington D.C. to urge EPA action on the Lane Plating Superfund Site. The site, contaminated with toxic metals, faces cleanup delays. Activists seek improved communication and prompt EPA action, as the responsible company is defunct.
Feb 19 2019, Julie Ryan

Green Army commander tours toxic south Dallas sites 

Dallas Sierra Club activist Chris Guldi talks with General Russel Honoré, right, and Israel Anderson, a former EPA Region 6 associate director, while touring Joppa, a neighborhood in south Dallas overshadowed by industrial plants. Photos by Julie Thibodeaux.

Feb. 19, 2019

A general who became a national hero in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina came to Dallas last week to talk about fighting his new foe - polluters.

Jan 15 2019, Julie Ryan

South Dallas Superfund site awaits EPA action

The former Lane Plating Works at 5322 Bonnie View Road in Dallas was declared a Superfund site in May. Photo courtesy of Googlemaps.

Jan. 15, 2019

Olinka Green’s broad, smiling face darkens to a frown, when the subject of the old Lane Plating plant in her southern Dallas neighborhood comes up. 

Man speaks at podium near green flag with emblem.
Jan 11 2019, JULIE THIBODEAUX

'Green Army' commander to speak in Dallas

Lt. General Russel L. Honoré, renowned for his leadership post-Hurricane Katrina, will visit Dallas on Feb. 13-15 to address environmental justice issues. Hosted by the Dallas Environmental Justice Network, Honoré will engage with local leaders, tour affected neighborhoods, and speak publicly.
A group of smiling people at a banquet, one holding a framed award.
Dec 07 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Green Source DFW honored at Peacemaker Awards

Green Source DFW received the Media Accountability Award at the Peacemaker Awards in Dallas, recognizing its role in promoting the North Texas green movement. Founded by Phillip Shinoda under the Memnosyne Institute, the site connects and informs the environmental community through news, events, and advocacy.
Silver whistle with black cord on a white background.
Nov 28 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Downwinders conference aims to tone up DFW activists

The Downwinders at Risk hosts its annual Root and Branch Conference in Dallas from Dec. 5-8, focusing on improving advocacy skills and addressing diversity issues in environmental justice. Highlights include a panel on race and activism, an electric bus tour, and an all-day University of Change.