Environmental Resources Page

Houston Area Research Center 

HARC’s mission is to provide independent analysis on energy, air, and water issues to people seeking scientific answers and to operate as a research hub finding solutions for a sustainable future

HARC's Clean Energy Research

How does the resilience of our electric power systems improve with increasing severe weather risk? What steps should cities take to meet emission reduction goals? How is the green divide effectively reduced and clean energy options are brought to areas of lower socioeconomic levels? HARC’s program of Energy Research seeks to find answers to these questions and many, many more.

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Air Quality Research

HARC’s work in air quality research and project management includes air quality modeling, health impact assessments, emission reduction technologies, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions inventories, air quality monitoring technology and policy, and regional mitigation of and adaptations to climate change. 

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Climate Research

HARC’s climate research is driven by the importance of problem solving with a systems approach. We bring together HARC’s multidisciplinary air, energy, and water expertise in a way that provides practical, science-based solutions to communities to identify and mitigate risk to increase the sustainability of the upper Texas Gulf Coast.

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HARC's Geospatial Solutions

HARC uses a variety of geospatial and analytical tools to develop data and applications. HARC also has access to a variety of application templates that can be configured to the needs of the project, minimizing the need for in-depth programming, and thus focusing on the more important task of communicating information in an engaging and intuitive manner.

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Bayou Land Conservancy 

Since 1996, Bayou Land Conservancy (BLC) has been a land and water conservation leader. In 2019, BLC developed a Strategic Conservation Plan to continue that tradition for the next twenty years. This plan identified lands with the greatest positive impact on flood control, water quality, and wildlife habitat in the region.

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Houston Parks Board

Since 1976, Houston Parks Board has invested over $258 million supporting over 250 parks and creating more than 14,000 acres of new parks and trails. They work on projects, big and small, including Bayou Greenways, community programs, studies of Houston’s parks, and care for existing parks. But they don’t do it alone. Their staff works with the City of Houston, donors, volunteers, and park visitors like you to foster new possibilities and create a community for everyone’s future.

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Texas Infrastructure Report Card

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Flood Control Breakfast Recap

Flood Control Breakfast Recap

by | Sep 11, 2023 |

Our membership gathered for a breakfast on August 31st, to enjoy a panel discussion held by 3 flood experts. Dr. Tina Petersen, P.E. of Harris County Flood Control District, and Jeff Walker of the Texas Water Development Board were joined by...

Economic Development Resources

On the Economic & Development Resources page you will find a report provided by our partners Lonestar College North Houston Economic Development Center. The report has data and information on the follow topic section: Population & Demographics | Economic Indicators | Wage Trends | Cost of Living Index | Industry Snapshot | Top Industries | Education and Employment Growth

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Environmental Resources

On the Environmental Resources page you can find: Houston Area Research Center’s mission to provide independent analysis on energy, air, and water issues | Bayou Land Conservancy’s Strategic Conservation Plan | Houston Parks Board’s Bayou Greenways and community programs | The Texas Infrastructure Report Card

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Transportation & Mobility Resources

The purpose of the Strategic Mobility Plan is to Identify mobility projects which are in need of either financial support or political/public support. Selected projects are to be within the North Houston Association (NHA) service area, and their completion will positively impact one or more of the following issues: mobility, safety, and economic development, and have an element of achievability.

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Water Resources

The North Houston Association is a founding member of Houston Stronger, which today, works to find solutions to regional flood control by diligently working to ensure these plans include projects to help create a safer future for us all.

One of NHA’s 2023 legislative objectives was to win support for the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) and continued funding for the Regional Planning Groups.

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Legislative Resources

On this page you will find your regional and local legislatures, their next terms, and their elected websites. Our hopes are that with this information our membership will feel more informed on the issues facing our area and know who to get in touch with to help connect and influence the right policy at the right time.

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Helpful Links & Community Partners

On our mission to connect our region we have made many valuable partners along the way. To say we wouldn’t be where we are today without them is an understatement. Check out this page to see just a few of the many organzations that have helped us make our mark.

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CenterPoint URD Information

URD Subdivision 50% Agreement Release of Slab requirement

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