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This location provides the latest news on important environmental program issues being addressed at Texoma Council of Governments and around the region.  The newest items are shown at the top of the listing. For additional information on any of these topics, please contact webmaster@nrac.org. Note that this page only displays the ten most recent entries.  Earlier items can be reviewed at the archive location.  See the publications page for links and a free Adobe Acrobat 4.0 reader to access those items marked pdf.

7/5/2007 The First Annual Texoma Earth Day Conference is set for August 16, 2007 at the Grayson County College-Van Alstyne Campus.  Local Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliates and Texoma Council of Governments are excited to offer the opportunity to provide information to elected officials and residents of the region about the importance and advantages of improving their community environment and providing the tools to do so.  The conference will highlight recycling, conservation and environmental enforcement issues.  Sponsors, vendors, and organizations will be able to meet elected officials and residents of the Texoma Region and surrounding areas and share their products and information about their organization.    

6/5/2007 NRAC will meet to discuss options for the remaining Fy2006/2007 grant budget. The committee will look at options available to the region to enhance, increase or promote the objectives of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan as adopted by TCEQ.

5/7/2007 TCOG is planning the First Annual Texoma Earth Fair. The planning committee has formed and is seeking input and assistance to ensure a large participation at the August 16th event to be held at the Grayson County College- Van Alstyne Campus.  Sponsors and Vendors are sought for the event that will engage speakers to cover Beautification (Volunteer efforts), Education (Recycling programs), and Enforcement (Legal strategies). 

5/5/2007 TCOG held the Hazardous Household Waste Collection events in Bonham and Gainesville.  Click here to read more. HHW

8/17/2006 TCOG Governing Body Approves Resolution Request
In its regular monthly meeting, the TCOG Governing Body approved the request from the Environmental Coordinator to submit an application to coordinate and host a Household Hazardous Waste Event in the region.

8/15/2006 NRAC Holds Quarterly Meeting and Public Hearing
In its regular quarterly meeting, the NRAC approved the TCOG Recycling and Waste Reduction plan presented by the Rebecca Stephens, Austin College Intern.   The Committee heard updates on the FY 06/07 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program Funding Plan and held a Public Hearing on the same.  Next meeting set for September 19 2006 at 4:00 pm.

7/5/2006 TCOG Welcomes James Burnett, New Environmental Coordinator
Executive Director Frances Pelley, and Community Development Director Kevin Farley, are pleased to announce the newest addition to TCOG, James Burnett in the role of Environmental Coordinator.  James has a bachelor's degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and comes with an entrepreneurial and technical background.

   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 

n its regular monthly meeting, the TCOG Governing Body approved the request from the Environmental Coordinator to submit an application to coordinate and host a Household Hazardous Waste Event in the region.


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