Services
The District provides a variety of services related to the conservation
of our natural resources, in cooperation with the NRCS and our
other partners. Please call or visit the office for more information
at:
713 397 6996
Harris Co. Service Center
10808 Huffmeister Rd
Houston, TX 77065.
Conservation Planning - Conservation planning
assistance helps the land user make management decisions based
on practical considerations. The plan includes: environmental
evaluation, planning maps and soils information, record of land
user's decisions, nutrient and pest management, and technical
information. Growers are encouraged to use Best Management Practices
(BMPs) in their plans of operation.
Soil Survey - The soil survey is a publication
which contains information that can be used in land planning programs.
It provides maps, descriptions of soils and tables of predictions
of soil behavior for selected land uses. It is a valuable tool
for farmers, ranchers, planners, builders, conservationists, teachers,
and students. This book is free of charge if picked up at the
Harris County Service Center, 10808 Huffmeister Rd., Houston,
TX 77065.
Soils Evaluation - Individual land units can
be evaluated for their soil properties and uses.
Drainage Design - Crop growth requirements will
at times need to remove excess water during the growing season.
Field ditches, ditches, and culvert pipe design and sizing are
part of the Conservation Planning system.
Pond Design - The District office can provide
pond information which includes soils information and design recommendations.
Additional information on pond maintenance and aquaculture is
also available.
Historical Aerial
Photographs (click here) - Photo's are scanned and
emailed to order in JPEG format. Sites from aerial photos (1953,
1964, 1971, 1981, 1989, and 1995) are available for a nominal
handling fee. Orders need to be placed at least one week before
due date. For more information, please email cath2453@earthlink.net
Topographical Maps - "Topo" maps,
which show elevations and drainage systems, are available for
viewing by appointment. Note: these are historical.
Community Outreach - A member of the NRCS Field
office can also be made available for specific questions and answers
to your group. Specially organized "Sandwich Sessions"
(box lunch and speakers) also available with advance notice and
admission fee of $25.00 in most cases. Contact the office or email
cath2453@earthlink.net
for more details and reservations.
- Every ton of paper recycled saves approx. 17 trees
- Recycling ONE aluminum can saves an energy equivalent to run
a TV for 3 hours
- Every ton of glass recycled can save an energy equivalent
of 9 gallons of fuel oil
- A 100 watt light bulb could run for 4 hours on energy saved
from 1 recycled glass bottle
RECYCLE
/ REUSE = CONSERVATION
(please
note: This is a courtesy posting and we cannot guarantee the accuracy
- we do not have phone numbers available - if a center is not
listed near you, please call your Home Owners Association or the
City of Houston Public Works Dept. for information)
Houston
Regional Recycling Centers:
1200 Brittmore, Houston TX 77043 - Open Daily
1245 Judiway, Houston TX 77018 - Open Daily,
Glass only
Kingwood Park & Ride, 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy - 2nd &
4th weekends monthly
Ellington Field, Hwy 3 & Brantley Rd. - Open Daily
Westpark Recycling Center, 5900 Westpark - Mon.- Sat. 8a-5p
City
of Houston - Hazardous Waste drop off locations:
11500 South Post Oak Rd., Houston TX 77035
5614 Neches Bldg C, Houston TX 77026
City
of Houston Neighborhood Depositories, Wed. - Sun. 10a - 7p:
5100 Sunbeam, Houston TX 77033
9200 Lawndale, Houston TX 77012
5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston TX 77028
Other
Locations in Harris County:
1601 W. Main, Houston TX 77520
4400 Edith St., Bellaire TX 77401
3009 Center St., Deer Park TX 77536
610 Old Underwood, Deer Park 77356 - Used Oil only
Jesse Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Dr., Humble TX 77338
2963 N. 23rd St., LaPorte TX 77571
2900 Pasadena Blvd & Preston, Pasadena TX 77502
2300 Strawberry Rd & Cherrybrook, Pasadena TX 77502 (Clear
Lake Park)
5002 NASA Rd 1, Seabrook TX 77586 - Paper only
5004 Dincans St., West University Place TX 77005
