Caption: Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther
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Caption: May Port Commission meeting
Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, resins, petrochemical
Port Houston’s maritime education program has gained momentum in recent years, providing professional opportunities for students in local school districts.
John Martin of Martin Associates presents at April Port Commission meeting.
Port Houston continued its popular Port University course in 2019 for small businesses with presentations from various departments about doing business with the port.
Topics: maritime, ports, contracts, procurement, small business, outreach
Port Houston invests in maritime education to help build and support the future workforce. More than 450 students and approximately 30 exhibitors attended the 2019 Maritime and Logistics Youth Expo held at the San Jacinto College Maritime Technology and Training Center April 26.
Port Houston team members spent April 13 volunteering at Marsh Mania, a popular environmental project, located at Virginia Point near Galveston. Port Houston team members joined dozens of local organizations and other community members for the nationally-recognized wetlands restoration project, where they planted stems of cordgrass to create new marsh habitat.
“Thanks to all our volunteers and their families for coming out to support this important cause,” said Garret Berg, community relations manager. “Coastal wetlands play an essential role in the overall health of Galveston Bay, and we appreciate all the individuals and organizations that participated.”
In its 21 years, Marsh Mania has involved more than 8,000 community volunteers in the restoration of roughly 209 acres of vital estuarine marsh habitat at 92 sites around Galveston Bay.
Topics: maritime, ports, community, Texas, environment
