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Port Employees Create New Habitat at 21st Annual Marsh Mania

Posted by Port Houston on May 13, 2019 at 1:56 PM

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.

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Topics: maritime, ports, community, Texas, environment

Port Houston Keeping Region Green with Beautification and Environmental Projects

Posted by Port Houston on April 16, 2019 at 10:55 AM

Port Houston strives to be an active steward in the community.

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Topics: maritime, ports, community, stewardship, environment, outreach

Port Houston Hosts Beach Cleanup Event at Morgan’s Point

Posted by Port Houston on December 4, 2018 at 8:18 AM

Port Houston employees teamed up with Galveston Bay Foundation to host one of our largest environmental cleanup events of the year. Despite having to reschedule the original event due to Tropical Storm Florence, more than 100 volunteers showed up at Morgan’s Point to lend a helping hand, collecting 2,174 pounds of trash and recyclables from the beach and surrounding areas.

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Topics: Houston, community, stewardship, environment, beach

TCEQ Visits Port Houston

Posted by Port Houston on October 25, 2018 at 11:51 AM

Representatives from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin visited Port Houston to discuss efforts to further reduce seaport and rail yard emissions Oct. 24.

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, stewardship, environment, air quality

Port Stewardship and Community Engagement Focus of Greens Bayou Regatta Race

Posted by Port Houston on October 23, 2018 at 4:51 PM

Port Houston employees joined dozens of fellow canoe and kayak enthusiasts for the annual Greens Bayou Regatta, a 7.5 mile paddle race held Oct. 6. The event focuses on combining recreation, stewardship and education on one of Houston’s most beautiful and secluded waterways, Greens Bayou.

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Topics: maritime, Houston, community, stewardship, Texas, environment, regatta

Port Houston Steers Small Businesses Ahead with Fall Port University Course

Posted by Port Houston on October 16, 2018 at 4:21 PM

Port Houston kicked off its fall Port University course for small businesses Sept. 26 with presentations from various departments about doing business with the port.

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, procurement, small business, environment

Port Houston and Energy Efficiency: The SMART Port

Posted by Port Houston on September 13, 2018 at 2:39 PM

Port Houston is expanding its energy efficiency program to save money on energy expenses. Initially limited to the Executive Building, the program is being expanded to other Port Houston facilities and terminals.

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Topics: maritime, Houston, Texas, environment, energy, air quality

Port Hosts NOAA Planet Stewards Workshop

Posted by Port Houston on July 9, 2018 at 10:44 AM

Port Houston welcomed more than 50 high school teachers from across the United States June 28 during the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's Planet Stewards workshop in Houston and Galveston.

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Topics: ports, Houston, community, stewardship, environment

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