For more information go to BPA Symposium 2010 page.
The Bayou Preservation Association is a citizens' group whose mission is to "protect and restore the richness and diversity of our waterways". BPA facilitates collaborative projects and public awareness about the region's streams and bayous in order to foster watershed management, conservation, and recreation along Houston's defining natural resource.
Houston calls itself the Bayou City. With over 2,500 miles of waterways, protecting and transforming the bayous into "beautiful ribbons of green" makes good sense. If properly managed, they can provide recreational opportunities close to neighborhoods, scenic views to offset the stress of city living, and reduce flooding by maintaining the water-absorbing qualities of the floodplain.
Since the 1950s many of the natural streams of Harris County have been converted into single-purpose storm sewers. Many streams were "channelized" (sides dug out and uniformly sloped) and lined with concrete to increase the flow of water through them. Trees and habitats were destroyed to "improve" our naturally occurring drainage systems. Concrete bayous were constructed with no concern for aesthetics. Unfortunately, this is the image of a bayou that many Houstonians have.
BPA advocates a "watershed management" approach to flood control, which controls flooding by managing the amount of water leaving a watershed and also balances the needs for storage, conveyance, habitat, recreation and aesthetics.
From tree plantings to town meetings to policy review, BPA is working to effect responsible management of our bayous and put nature back into our stream corridors.
On this site you will find a wealth of information about the bayous, watershed stewardship, and how you can become involved.
DONATIONS
You can make an online donation to the Bayou Preservation Association
through Network for Good non-profit organization.
Ninety-seven percent (97%) of all contributions go back to the BPA.
For information regarding the security of the transaction, read this page from the Network For Good website.
BPA is a member of Earth Share of Texas. Though a payroll deduction program, Earth Share of Texas offers employers and employees interested in environmental issues the opportunity to support the BPA.
Click on the Earth Share of Texas link to find out more.
Privacy Statement: Your personal information will not be shared with anyone other than the Bayou Preservation Association and the payment processor to securely process this transaction.
Bayou Preservation Association participates in Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program
2009-2010 Program ended April 30, and we received $75.44 thanks to all of you
who connected your KrogerPlus Card to BPA. Thank you!
Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program donates $1 million annually to nonprofit 501(c)(3) status state-accredited organizations, churches, synagogues, and schools (K-12) throughout the Southwest Kroger Division, which encompasses Louisiana and Texas. Each organization earns a portion of the $1 million equal to the percentage of total earned contributions attributable to that organization.
Each time you shop at Kroger using your enrolled KrogerPlus Card, Kroger will contribute
a portion of your eligible purchases to the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor fund.
Q & A
I was enrolled last year. Do I have to enroll again?
Yes, all organizations and participants must re-enroll for each program year.
How will I know that my KrogerPlus Card has been linked to the BPA?
When you scan the barcode, the description on the receipt will say "Loyalty Div 0.00". This means the barcode was properly scanned. The following Friday, the customer's receipt will display a message at the bottom of the receipt saying "Your card is contributing to Neighbor to Neighbor #80257".
Can I link my card to more than one organization?
No, the system allows only one organization per household. To change organizations, you must present your KrogerPlus Card and the new organization's barcode to the cashier.
Neighbor to Neighbor 2010-2011 Program Year started July 1st
but there's still time for you to join in!
Please download and print this Kroger Customer Letter (PDF) and re-link your KrogerPlus Card to the BPA.
If you have questions regarding this program, please call our office at 713.529.6443 or email bpa@hic.net
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