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Sprinklers watering green grass near a wet sidewalk.
Jun 13 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

'Summer Splash' to support DFW water advocacy group

The Clean Water Fund's DFW office hosts "Summer Splash" on June 21, 5:30-8 p.m., at Stoney's Wine Lounge, Dallas, benefiting water conservation advocacy. Last year, the group halted a fracking license by Lake Lewisville and is opposing a disposal well near Lake Arlington this year.
Jun 13 2017, MINNIE PAYNE

UNT shows it ‘means green’ by opting for renewable energy

The Denton university switched to 100 percent renewable energy this spring. Above, wind turbine at UNT's LEED-platinum Apogee Stadium. Photos courtesy of UNT.

June 13, 2017

The University of North Texas is known as “Mean Green” in sports but the moniker has come to refer the campus’ ambitious environmental initiatives. This spring, the university demonstrated its committment to green policies when it switched to 100 percent renewable energy. 

Store with assorted ceiling lamps and shelves displaying products.
Jun 06 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

TreeHouse in Dallas raises the bar on eco-friendly home design

A treehouse conjures up a retreat where kids play, pretend and live close to nature. The new TreeHouse green home improvement store which opened Friday in Dallas wants to bring some of that eco-friendly imagining into our everyday living.
Two smiling people outdoors in matching event shirts and hats.
Jun 06 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Weather holds for Green Source DFW Run for Environment

The Green Source DFW Run for the Environment at Bachman Lake Park in Dallas on Saturday drew a upbeat crowd despite a rainy forecast and flooding from the night's previous rain. Around one hundred folks, including 52 runners and walkers.
Man in a hat speaking beside a board with photos and text.
May 29 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Dallas TreeHouse founder has deep green roots

Jason Ballard, founder of Austin-based TreeHouse, was inspired by his Texas upbringing to promote eco-friendly lifestyles. TreeHouse launched in Austin in 2011, struggled initially, but rebounded with investor support.
May 29 2017, Julie Ryan

Dallas community organizing school grads ready to blaze social justice trails

Downwinders at Risk held a ceremony last week for the first graduates of its community organizing school. Above, The College of Constructive Hell Raising's Spring Class of 2017. Front row with sign: Kristian Steffany, Amanda Polland, Frances Mayo, Michelle McAdam, Anita Mills, Brandon Pollard, kneeling. Back row: Rick Baraff, Janelle Kinney, Kyle Amato, Clarice Criss, Brent Cease, Anthony Gonzales, Rebecca Bateman, Corey Troiani, Jim Schermbeck. Photos courtesy of Jim Schermbeck.

May 29, 2017

Trail information boards in a wooded area.
May 28 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New interactive map orients hikers at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve

The Texas Land Conservancy launched an interactive smartphone-accessible map for Oak Cliff Nature Preserve to help hikers navigate its complex trails. Debuting on National Trails Day, June 3, the map aims to prevent confusion and attract more visitors to the urban Dallas park featuring trails, creeks, and diverse ecosystems.
A large group of people holding protest signs outdoors.
May 24 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New North Texas environmental coalition to lead ExxonMobil rally

The Coalition for Environmental Justice - North Texas is hosting the ExxonMobil Shareholders Meeting Protest on May 31 in Dallas to highlight climate change. Formed in February, CEJ-NTX unites various environmental groups against corporate influence and fossil fuel interests, aiming to become a political voice for necessary change.