WastePits update by Jackie Young
At the monthly meetings of the San Jacinto River Coalition, and related organizations, Jackie Young brought the audience up to date on testing of water quality that is […]
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San Jac Coalition hears updates on pollution issues
At their regular monthly meetings, members of the San Jacinto River Coalition heard updates on various issues related to pollution in the waste pits in the river, and […]
County will test additional wells
Harris County has announced that they will test additional private water wells in Highlands and Channelview. The project is named Phase II Drinking Water Well Sampling Project, and […]
Waste Pits comments are in review process
The TxHEA organization, the environmental watchdog for the San Jacinto River Waste Pits, held their regular monthly meetings last week in Highlands and McNair. Executive Director Jackie Young […]
Galena Park-Jacinto City CIP meeting hears details on dredging of ship channel
Members and guests of the CIP (Community-Industry Partnership) heard details of dredging methods and regulations, at their last meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Baggett Center in […]
SAN JACINTO RIVER WASTE PITS: EPA EXTENDS COMMENT DEADLINE
EAST HARRIS COUNTY – The federal Environmental Protection Agency announced last Wednesday that they were extending the comment period for the public to express their opinions on whether […]
San Jacinto River Waste Pits: Community tells EPA to Remove the Toxins
400 attendees include Congressman, County Attorney, Opponents EAST HARRIS COUNTY – A packed house of residents and government officials met last Thursday night at the Highlands Community Center […]
EPA announces cleanup plan for San Jacinto River Waste Pits
Proposal is for complete removal of toxic material DALLAS – Sept. 28, 2016 Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed plan to address contamination at […]
Competing Opinions stir up Waste Pits
Corps of Engineers report vs Area residents is not settled The Environmental Protection Agency’s Dallas office released an anticipated study last week of the Alternatives to deal with […]
Harris County: “OK to drink well water”
New lab tests okay well water & Highlands Water Company water EAST HARRIS COUNTY – Several dozen residents of the area attended a meeting at the Community Center […]