Learn about water quality issues at a series of three Sunday presentations at Unity of Dallas, 10:00 to 10:45 on July 3, 10 and 17. The speaker will be Michael Bira, water quality expert with the US EPA.

Topics:
- July 3: Fundamental aspects of pollution, and why it is harmful
- July 10: Water Quality Standards as the core of the Clean Water Act
- July 17: Plastics in the environment and their worldwide impacts

All classes are free and open to the public. Location is 6525 Forest Lane in Dallas, upstairs in the Adult Classroom.

Michael Bira is an Environmental Scientist for the Water Quality Protection Division of the US EPA Region 6 in Dallas. He coordinates the Clean Lakes Program, works on nonpoint source water pollution, and does water quality outreach. He has Marine Biology and Chemistry degrees from University of Tampa and an MS in Aquatic Biology/Limnology from Southwest Texas State University.

CLEAN AIR MEETUP - THURSDAY, JULY 7th - 6:30 PM
This will be held at Picasso's at Inwood/Forest in Dallas, the usual
location at 6:30 pm. 

We will talk about:
.         Legislative Session- gains/losses
.         Fracking/Dallas Gas Drilling task force- what's going on in the Metroplex as well
.         Upcoming TCEQ hearings on the Dallas State Implementation Plan (SIP)
.         Tar Sands Pipeline - where is it now?
.         Other topics of interest - bring your announcements
If you can make the July 7th Clean Air Meetup, please contact Rita Beving,
Public Citizen Organizer, 214.557.2271

2011 Annual PDW Conference

Registration is open for the 2011 Public Drinking Water
Conference, "Information and Tools for Public Water Systems and
Utilities." Water operators, attend to earn CEU credits.

North Texas Renewable Energy Group June Meeting

When: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Topic: "Electric Vehicles Presentation & Display"

Jim Duncan, NABCEP, offers his extensive solar knowledge for this free
homesteading skill class from DFW Ecovillage. 

Solar PV is a complicated subject but Jim makes it easy to learn the basics
and beyond. 

• On the grid or off-the grid;
• Batteries and battery maintenance;
• Do-it-yourself knowledge, safety, and legalities; Different types of solar PV & costs, efficiencies, ease of installation;
  
• What's new--including updates on reasonably priced new products, rebates, tax credits,legislation;
  
• Q & A session. 

Doors open at 10 am; class starts at 10:30 sharp until 12:30 pm. 

Our goals for our 44th Annual Conference are three-fold: we want to celebrate and recognize the achievements of youth and community leaders (of all ages), civic groups, businesses and governments; offer an array
of educational sessions to relay pertinent, innovative approaches to
community beautification, waste reduction and litter prevention; and
provide unparalleled networking opportunities and exciting presentations
from knowledgeable experts and those with a passion for the
environment.

We are actively planning for the 2011 conference, which is scheduled June 20-23, 2011 and will once again be held at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin. Keep this page bookmarked, and remember to check back periodically for more information!

Now entering its 43rd year, WasteExpo is North America’s largest
solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium orlarge private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, WasteExpo is your once-a-year event!

REI will partner with Groundwork Dallas in building a campsite and trail maintenance at the Trinity River Audubon Center in the Trinity Forest. Bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and work gloves, and lots of enthusiasm! For the younger volunteers they can make seed balls to help with the prairie restoration. A free lunch will be provided for the volunteers and you can stay Texas Turtle-Palooza and enjoy the museum and trails of the Trinity River Audubon Center.

Host Organization: REI Dallas/Plano

Phone: 972-490-5989

The Sylvan Boat Launch will kick off its designation as a Texas Paddling Trail. City officials, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials, and paddling enthusiasts will be on hand to celebrate this important designation which provides national status and marketing outreach throughout the United States for visitors to the state.

Benefitting Trees for Humanity

5pm-8pm

Picnic with food being offered by John Wolf

6:30-9:30pm

Dance begins! with DJ D-Train

(follow him @DJ_dtrain on twitter)

Treesforhumanity.org

Tree sapling give-away to the first 50 families

Contact Monica Hochberg on monicahochberg@att.net or 214-597-6800