Water level in Lake Houston lowered
Flood Control Measure With heavy storms predicted, and flooding throughout the San Jacinto River watershed, authorities this week ordered a permanent reduction in the level of water in […]
San Jacinto River
Governor infuses cash to solve flooding
Lake Houston, San Jacinto River silting problem studied EAST HARRIS COUNTY – Texas Governor Greg Abbott looked over areas flooded by Hurricane Harvey and pledged millions of dollars […]
Court papers reveal concealed funding of Waste Pits protest groups
HOUSTON – For over a year protest groups have voiced their opinion that the San Jacinto River Waste Pits should remain in place, with a membrane “cap” to […]
Waste Pits meeting reviews EPA decision
HIGHLANDS – About 100 persons joined elected officials and leading environmental activists last Monday night, at the Community Center, to get up to date information on the EPA […]
Additional repairs required for San Jacinto Waste Pits Superfund Site
DALLAS (October 19, 2017) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a plan for further repairs to stabilize the riverbed near the San Jacinto River Waste Pits […]
EPA ORDERS REMOVAL OF WASTE PITS
Many praise Pruitt’s decision By Gilbert Hoffman WASHINGTON, DC – Executive Director Scott Pruitt today announced the final decision on the disposition of the toxic waste dumps in […]
EPA head tours Waste Pits
Scott Pruitt walks on site, promises “containment” By Gilbert Hoffman The head of the federal EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the person who will have the final say […]
Flooding threatens integrity of Waste Pits
EAST HARRIS COUNTY – The San Jacinto River Coalition, and the Galveston Bay Foundation, held a joint news conference Tuesday, Sept. 5 to call attention to the potential […]
More Waste Pits by McGinnes IMC discovered in Galveston County
McGINNES WASTE PITS HALLS BAYOU Another waste pits site used by McGinnes Industrial Waste Corporation has come to the attention of local authorities, environmental agencies, and the media. […]
Morman wants new EPA head Pruitt to put waste pits on “TOP TEN” priority list
HARRIS COUNTY – Pct. 2 Commissioner Jack Morman waded into the battle to remove the toxic waste pits from the San Jacinto River, with a two page letter […]