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New statewide litter campaign seeks volunteers for watershed cleaning
Read full article: New statewide litter campaign seeks volunteers for watershed cleaningA new statewide litter campaign aimed at cleaning watersheds is seeking volunteers for a slew of projects over the next two months, including one in San Antonio.
City leaders, nonprofits host summit exploring San Antonio’s food system
Read full article: City leaders, nonprofits host summit exploring San Antonio’s food systemCity leaders and local nonprofits held the first in-person Food System Summit in San Antonio today, working with the community to help better understand the challenges and strengths of the food ecosystem in the city.
Wimberley’s Blue Hole Park awarded $3 million to support environmental programming at future nature hub
Read full article: Wimberley’s Blue Hole Park awarded $3 million to support environmental programming at future nature hubBlue Hole Regional Park will see plenty of green thanks to funding from Hays County to support environmental education and conservation efforts at a future nature center.
Goodwill San Antonio employees build sustainable Easter baskets for community
Read full article: Goodwill San Antonio employees build sustainable Easter baskets for communityGoodwill San Antonio store managers gathered this week to assemble Easter baskets for the community in a display of teamwork and creativity.
San Antonio Public Library trustees approve solar installation designs at two branches
Read full article: San Antonio Public Library trustees approve solar installation designs at two branchesThe San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) Board of Trustees approved the designs for two libraries to receive rooftop and parking canopy solar installations amid a larger push to retrofit municipal structures underway across the city.
San Antonio Public Library trustees to consider solar panel installations at nine branches
Read full article: San Antonio Public Library trustees to consider solar panel installations at nine branchesSan Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees will consider approving a project to install solar panels at nine branches across the city, part of an ongoing city initiative to retrofit municipal infrastructure.
UN climate conference ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio?
Read full article: UN climate conference ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio?COP29, the United Nations annual climate conference, ended last week. What does that mean for policy in Texas and San Antonio as the United States prepares for a potential shift ahead of a Donald Trump presidency?
San Antonio City Council approves merger of two existing climate advisory committees
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves merger of two existing climate advisory committeesSan Antonio City Council approved a proposed merging ordinance for the city’s two existing climate advisory committees, setting in motion a singular team to oversee sustainability efforts.
UIW lands city grant advancing on-campus sustainability, gardening project
Read full article: UIW lands city grant advancing on-campus sustainability, gardening projectThe $15,000 grant from San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability will also support renovations of a greenhouse near the Headwaters Sanctuary, construction of pollinator gardens and a seed library, and expanding a compost site.
City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in Texas
Read full article: City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in TexasThe $30 million initiative advances the city’s goal of attaining a net zero capacity for all municipal buildings by 2040, a step outlined in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargers
Read full article: Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargersThe Brooks Development Authority has received $1.7 million in federal funding to support the installation of 24 electric vehicle chargers at three sites across its Southeast Side campus.
CPS Energy highlights resilience, curbing emissions in 2023 community impact report
Read full article: CPS Energy highlights resilience, curbing emissions in 2023 community impact reportThe 23-page document highlights measures to address energy equity, increase sustainability and curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library recipient of grant to fund rooftop solar panels
Read full article: Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library recipient of grant to fund rooftop solar panelsThe University of the Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library was one of five institutions internationally awarded a grant to support the installation of rooftop solar panels, according to a press release from the university.
City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollution
Read full article: City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollutionThe $1.2 million will enhance energy efficiency, mitigate climate pollution associated with transportation-related emissions and reduce energy consumption.
San Antonio Office of Sustainability seeking applicants for community climate grants up to $10,000
Read full article: San Antonio Office of Sustainability seeking applicants for community climate grants up to $10,000The Office of Sustainability is seeking applicants for its grassroots community engagement grant program.
Sustainability projects are the focus of Mayor Nirenberg’s youth climate council showcase
Read full article: Sustainability projects are the focus of Mayor Nirenberg’s youth climate council showcaseThe Mayor's Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives will present projects the cohort has worked on over the last school year during a ceremony on May 16 at UTSA's downtown campus.
Gardopia Gardens, Big Green partner for sustainable food event in San Antonio
Read full article: Gardopia Gardens, Big Green partner for sustainable food event in San AntonioBig Green, a nonprofit that encourages Americans to grow their food, is partnering with Gardopia Gardens for a sustainable agriculture event.
Department of Energy collaborates with city partners to develop sustainable aviation energy technologies
Read full article: Department of Energy collaborates with city partners to develop sustainable aviation energy technologiesA city-wide collaboration advancing sustainable technology in the aviation industry is expected to dampen San Antonio International Airport’s energy footprint.
‘We need to do more, faster’: Sustainability report celebrates wins, sets expectations for SA in 2024
Read full article: ‘We need to do more, faster’: Sustainability report celebrates wins, sets expectations for SA in 2024The report, which charts metrics related to climate and sustainability issues affecting the Alamo City, comes with several scannable QR codes and links.
Volunteer day at Trueheart Ranch Park brings native plants, grasses to new park
Read full article: Volunteer day at Trueheart Ranch Park brings native plants, grasses to new parkThe effort was made possible by a $50,000 national grant awarded to SARA to aid the development of new trails and native species planting in the area.
Hill Country conference brings communities together for sustainable water solutions
Read full article: Hill Country conference brings communities together for sustainable water solutionsThe conference was organized in partnership between the City of Boerne, the Cibolo Center for Conservation and the Hill Country Alliance, a non-profit that aims to protect the Hill Country’s unique resources and heritage.
SAISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy receives $57,000 grant for sustainable farm project
Read full article: SAISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy receives $57,000 grant for sustainable farm projectSan Antonio ISD’s Young Women’s Leadership Academy-Primary school received a federal grant for $57,000.
5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainable
Read full article: 5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainableThere’s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.