Go Green Task Force - Longview, Texas

Whether in College Station or across the globe, get out and gig 'em! ⛰️🌳👍Check back next week to see how we're getting outside this Summer!

Our Director Zach Baumer is in the studio with Dr. Dev Niyogi on KOOP Radio with The Austin Common Radio Hour today!

Zach spoke about the new Solar on City Facilities project, which is kicking off soon. Then, Zach and Dev discussed the UT-City CoLab, a partnership between the University of Texas at Austin and the City of Austin that pairs UT researchers with City Departments to explore climate-related research questions. Darien Clary with Austin ISD in the mix as well! 💚

☀️ More about the solar project: bit.ly/SolarATX
🔬 More about the CoLab: utcitycolab.org/

City departments are teaming up to offer emergency preparedness, efficiency, and sustainability supplies this week.

📻Austin Energy is offering an emergency hand-crank radio
🚿Austin Water is handing out low-flow shower heads
🛍️Austin Recycles is providing reusable bags and BPI-certified compostable bags
📓Austin Emergency Management is sharing neighborhood preparedness guides

Pick up these supplies, while they last, at City of Austin Utilities Customer Service Centers:
📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕗 8 – 11 a.m.
📍 UCSC — North
8716 Research Blvd., Suite 115

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕗 8 – 11 a.m.
📍 UCSC — South
1901 W. William Cannon Dr., Suite 100

On National Prairie Day 1000 native plants were planted at - Galveston Island State Park with the help of amazing volunteers and our friends at

Thank you to for hosting and making sure we got this important work done along our Texas coast.

Healthy soils, thriving crops and sustainable practices all start with caring for our environment. 💙

This World Environment Day, we recognize the role agriculture plays in protecting our natural resources through healthy soils, responsible management and sustainable practices that support future generations. 🌎🌱

First Responders summit focused on EV, stored energy emergencies First responders from across the country and Canada came to College Station this week to take part in TEEX third annual First Responder Summit for electric vehicles and stored energy.

🌳National Love a Tree Day is a reminder of how deeply trees are connected to the places and communities around us.

Neighborhood oaks, pine forests, pecan trees along backroads and shaded parks all become part of the communities around them over time.

Trees outlive seasons, weather and generations of change, which is why proper selection and care matter from the beginning. The right tree in the right place can become part of a landscape for decades.

Take care of trees and they’ll take care of us right back.

Learn more about tree care: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/