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Nestled in the woods at the corner of Gosling and Research Forest is HARC (the Houston Advanced Research Center). It is a nonprofit research hub providing independent analysis on energy, air, and water issues with research activities that support implementation of policies and technologies that promote sustainability.

Volume IV of Interfaith’s The Book The Woodlands celebrates the many acts of service that are deeply woven into the fabric of our community. As we honor the vision and work of those before us, Interfaith will continue to be a connector of resources and needs, a shining beacon of light and service in our community.

For the fifth straight year since its inception, the Galveston Bay report card, released in August, shows Texas’ largest estuary has earned an overall C grade, evidence of its resiliency to the effects of the historic storm.

Other states were harder hit by the spill, but Texas is still receiving millions of dollars that can be used for vital restoration and conservation efforts.

Our state’s largest estuary, with a watershed that stretches all the way to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and includes half the Texas population, has once again received its annual grade from the Galveston Bay Foundation, in collaboration with the Houston Advanced Research Center and the Houston Endowment.

We know Galveston Bay is beautiful, but is it making the grade when it comes to overall health? Morning Dose's Maggie Flecknoe gives us a first-look at the 2019 Galveston Bay Report Card ahead of its official release.

Every year, new challenges arise in Galveston Bay--whether it's floods, storms, oil spills, fishery closures and habitat loss. Galveston Bay Foundation and Houston Advanced Research Center presented the overall health of Galveston Bay yesterday.

Wetlands and water quality in and around Galveston Bay took a dip last year after significant loss of habitat and increased levels of phosphorous, according to the newly release 2019 Galveston Bay Report Card.

For the fifth straight year, GBF rated the overall condition of the bay with a grade of "C."

The annual research by the Galveston Bay Foundation and the Houston Advanced Research Center notes the loss of wetlands, a decline in water quality and sea level rise as areas of concern.

The overall health of the Galveston Bay is adequate for now, but scientists and environmental leaders are pushing to improve the ecosystem’s quality over the coming years.

For the past five years, Galveston Bay received a “C” rating report card on its environmental condition. This is the first report after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Harvey.

The water quality in Texas’ largest estuary worsened in 2018, a report released Wednesday stated, owing to higher concentrations of pollutants in regional watersheds and bayous and possible lingering effects from Hurricane Harvey.

Amid concerns about the limited federal response to climate change, the city of Houston released a multifaceted draft plan on the issue.

HARC Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Dr. Meredith Jennings, speaks with Houston Chronicle.

House Bill 2571, a piece of legislation written by state Rep. Steve Toth, R-Woodlands, and Rep. Will Metcalf, R-Conroe, and sponsored by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, to designate portion of I-45 as the George P. Mitchell Memorial Highway.

CW39 Morning Dose's Maggie Flecknoe straps into a life jacket and hits the open water with members of the Galveston Bay Foundation.

HARC Research Associate, Ryan Bare, Speaks to Community Impact about Resilient Development.

Education for Tomorrow Alliance (EfTA) hosted its annual summer Student Internship Program (SIP) luncheon presented by Sam Houston State University on Tuesday, June 25th at the Lone Star College Community Building.

Dr. Stephanie Glenn and Dr. Erin Kinney discuss last month's spill of gasoline product into the Houston Ship Channel.

HARC and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club leaders celebrated the completion of a sustainability project signifying a major step toward HARC’s goal of achieving a highly regarded Net Zero Energy (NZE) status.

HARC and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club leaders celebrated the completion of a sustainability project signifying a major step towards the organization’s goal of achieving a highly regarded net zero energy (NZE) status.

HARC supports Galveston Bay Foundation to produce Galveston Bay Report Card, read to learn how you can help address trash in Galveston Bay.

HARC hostsworkshops on flaring mitigation.

The Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium released dual reports - HARC staff contributed to both.

Join HARC’s community partner, the Galveston Bay Foundation for their annual Trash Bash on March 30, 2019.

HARC’s award-winning headquarters featured in writeup on ULI Houston’s Development of Distinction program.

HARC research and researchers featured in 6-part series focused on the health of coastal wetlands.

On January 29, HARC’s headquarters won ULI Houston’s Development of Distinction.

Dr. Erin Kinney speaks to reporters on the impact of proposed development in Kingwood.

HARC successfully implements a whole-building life-cycle assessment to reduce embedded emissions and push towards a "zero-carbon" building.

Dr. Gavin Dillingham interviewed by Houston Matters host, Craig Cohen, to discuss United Nations report on climate change.

HARC has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® certification for superior energy performance.

Lisa Gonzalez, HARC’s President and CEO, was invited to speak at The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership ‘s (EDP) Quarterly Partner Luncheon September 20, 2018.

HARC will partner with City of Houston to develop its Climate Action Plan. “In follow up to our work on the City of Houston’s Sustainability Action Plan, this initiative will support environmental sustainability community-wide,” states Dr. Gavin Dillingham, HARC's Program Director, Clean Energy Policy.

National environment experts address how the public and private sectors can help Houston prepare for next Hurricane Harvey at HARC's People & Nature Speaker Series.

For the fourth straight year the Galveston Bay has earned a C grade in its annual report card.

HARC's Program Director, Dr. Stephanie Glenn, discusses the need for improved flood maps to better understand changing land use.

Galveston Bay receives a grade of "C" in the 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card.

HARC's research scientist, Dr. Erin Kinney, pens article on the 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card.

HARC President Lisa Gonzalez and Galveston Bay Foundation’s Bob Stokes discuss the release of the 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card.

2018 Galveston Bay Report Card featured in online article by Houstonia magazine. Important resources and follow up actions are included to help improve the health of waterways.

The overall health of Galveston Bay earns a grade of "C" once again in the 2018 annual report card for the estuary.

The 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card prepared by the Galveston Bay Foundation and the Houston Advanced Research Center was featured as part of an online interview with Houston Matters host, Craig Cohen.

Researchers Gavin Dillingham and Carlos Gamarra, leading the DOE’s CHP Southcentral and Upperwest CHP TAPs, recently published an article in the American Public Gas Association (APGA) trade association publication “The Source.” The article discusses how CHP can improve a facilities resilience and keep the lights on during and after a major power outage event.

HARC’s Dr. Erin Kinney discusses the impact of impervious surfaces on the recent flood events including Hurricane Harvey in the recent PBS broadcast NOVA: Rise of the Superstorms. Dr. Kinney’s work on land use change and wetland loss in the Houston-Galveston region highlights the importance of wetlands for flood mitigation and protecting water quality.

The May/June issue of Texas Architect features articles on how the state’s changing energy landscape is affecting architecture. Rives Taylor, Regional Sustainability Leader within Gensler’s Houston office and lead designer of the HARC facility, comments on the high performance features of the building in his article, Electric Eye.

The oil and gas industry is collaborating to work towards improving the environmental culture and commitment. The HARC-EFD and the RPSEA programs are working with industry to foster this culture.

HARC President Lisa Gonzalez discusses the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium report.

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