The mayors are stepping up. In the face of the United States' rapidly changing federal environmental policies and President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, mayors from across the country have decided to take action. At a meeting of the US Conference...

10 July, 2017 /

Are you working on an amazing eco project that you'd love to share with the world? Well, here's your chance to shine. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the 2018 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards. Each year, the awards honor achievement in environmental preservation...

06 July, 2017 /

After years of planning and discussion, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Plaza Saltillo District was finally held earlier this week. Once complete, it will include 800 residential housing units, 110,000 square feet of retail, 140,000 square feet of office space, 1.4 acres of public open space, and the infrastructure...

05 July, 2017 /

In a world impacted by climate change, southern states will likely suffer the most, when compared to the rest of the US. That's the conclusion of a new study, recently published in the journal Science and reported on by the New York Times. The study found that while climbing temperatures, extreme...

05 July, 2017 /

Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at the Austin EcoNetwork! This year's fireworks will be held at Auditorium Shores (Vic Mathias Shores) on Tuesday, July 4th. The evening will kick off at 8:30pm with a performance from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Fireworks will be begin at 9:30pm. And as always, the...

03 July, 2017 /

They have arrived. The dreaded zebra mussel has officially been found in Lake Travis. What are zebra mussels? Zebra mussels are a rapidly producing invasive species that were first found in Texas in 2009. Since then, they have spread to 11 lakes, now including Lake Travis. Why are people worried about them? According to Texas Parks...

03 July, 2017 /

Always wondered how the City of Austin actually works? Want an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at your local government? Then the CityWorks Academy might be just the thing for you. Now in its ninth year, the CityWorks Academy is a city-sponsored program that teaches Austin residents all about...

28 June, 2017 /

The City of Austin is working to build streets that accommodate all modes of transportation (not just cars). And they're doing it with some help from the new draft Austin Street Design Guide. The guide is meant to assist city staff and private design professionals in...

27 June, 2017 /

Sponsored Post - from Austin Resource Recovery and Austin Energy Green Building In a city growing as quickly as Austin, certain questions are bound to come up - Are these buildings being built correctly? Are they being built efficiently? Are they living up to environmental standards? At...

23 June, 2017 /
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