This week, Women in the Environment visited the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas. This visit proved to be a revelation, uncovering the layers of history, education, and environmental justice nestled within its grounds. With the backdrop of the beauty of the Trinity River, the Audubon Center’s significance extends beyond its scenic allure. As visitors,…
Teresa Moss obtained her doctorate degree in philosophy, with a specialization in environmental philosophy, from the University of North Texas in December 2022. She currently teaches philosophy at Tarrant County College’s Southeast campus. Her dissertation, entitled Thinking Outside the Pipe: The Role of Participatory Water Ethics and Watershed Education Community Action Networks (WECANs) in the…
Women in the Environment sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined with us at our annual membership luncheon and networking event this week. It was a joyous occasion as we came together to celebrate, welcome fresh leadership, and chart a vibrant path for the year ahead. This gathering marked a pivotal moment as…
By Kelley Shannon, Executive DirectorFreedom of Information Foundation of Texas Fifty years ago, responding to public demand in an era of reform, Texas enacted a sweeping law ensuring the people’s right to know about their government. The Texas Public Information Act – originally known as the Open Records Act when it passed in 1973 – was…
As always, the Annual Chocolate and Wine Reception is the biggest event of the year. Of course it is! Free snacks, chocolate, wine… and a chance to kick back and unwind with other women in the environmental industry. We always enjoy this event and are so grateful to everyone to came out this year.
What a great experience as we learned from UTA professional women, who are working in the Environmental Space. We heard about the incredible work happening at the UTA Office of Sustainability and what its “green” warriors are accomplishing in the sustainability field. Our Panel:Gabriela Mustata Wilson, Ph.D., MSc, FHIMSS, SNAI, FIAHSI, Director of Health and…
Friday, July 29, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Presentation Join Women in the Environment at at The Dallas Zoo for a presentation on new and exciting sustainability initiatives at The Dallas Zoo, presented by Shannon College, manager of the Dallas Zoo Ambassador Animal Programs and co-chair of the zoo’s Sustainability Steering Committee….
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Luncheon and Speakers Join Women in the Environment at Dallas City Hall to hear from a panel of environmentally-focused, public sector professionals converse about the wide variety of municipal sustainability jobs. Enjoy a boxed lunch from Dickey’s Barbecue while listening to industry experts discuss…
Thursday, March 31, 2022 – 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Luncheon and Speaker Women in the Environment’s annual Women’s History Month Celebration March 2022 was a great success! We enjoyed lunch, provided by Glory House, at One Arts Plaza. And we were treated to a very interesting talk on historical women who were environmental…
The North Central Texas Region’s first annual Solid Waste Management Symposium is being presented by Women in the Environment, an advocacy organization committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Managing landfill space, protecting the land, water and air—it’s all about awareness, collaboration and partnerships. Annual Chocolate and Wine Reception – November 2021 Each year, WE hosts…
