Environmental awareness in the Brazos Valley

Small actions.
One shared planet.

We help people understand the environmental challenges facing our region and the world, and turn that understanding into everyday habits that add up.

Calculate your footprint → Learn the issues

Illustration of the Earth surrounded by leaves

1.1°C

global warming since pre-industrial times

1 million

plant and animal species at risk of extinction

33%

of food produced is lost or wasted

of all plastic waste has ever been recycled

Sources: IPCC AR6 (2023), IPBES Global Assessment (2019), UN FAO, OECD Global Plastics Outlook (2022). Figures are approximate.

What we focus on

Four issues that affect all of us

Each topic page explains the science in plain language and ends with practical steps you can take this week.

Climate change

Why the planet is warming and what hotter summers and longer droughts mean for Texas.

Plastic pollution

Where our plastic ends up, why recycling alone is not enough, and easy swaps.

Clean water

Protecting the rivers, creeks and aquifers our communities depend on.

Biodiversity

Why pollinators, native plants and healthy habitats matter for food and health.

How it works

Learn. Act. Join.

A simple path from awareness to impact.

1. Learn the facts

Short, sourced explainers on the issues that matter most, with common myths cleared up.

Start learning →

2. Measure and act

Estimate your carbon footprint, see your biggest source, and try our 30-day challenge.

Take action →

3. Join the community

Creek cleanups, tree plantings and hands-on workshops across the Brazos Valley.

See events →

Volunteer at our next cleanup

No experience needed. We provide gloves, bags and water. Bring a friend.

View upcoming events →

Small actions.One shared planet.