BUT let's put progress on an even par with non-essential habitat creatures in evaluation. Our main environmental problems in this area are clean water and clean air. We basically have enough agencies and laws on the books. All we need to do is isolate the violators, which is fairly easy to do, and enforce the laws we have quickly and effectively. I agree with most of your concerns but we must always use common sense and see the big picture when solving any problem.
People always come first.
Almost everyone is concerned about our environment so all we need to do is use good judgment in enforcement and be realistic. Lloyd Oliver believes that the main environmental problem in the Houston-Galveston area is the Ship Channel. He believes that the Ship Channel should be cleaned up and put to some sustainable and sound use, such as a harbor for recreational vehicles, or as a tourist attraction similar to what San Antonio has done with the Riverwalk. Having lived and worked in East Harris County, I am very conscious of the environmental problems facing this area. I know how scary and frustrating it can be to live close to a major manufacturing plant and not know what is going on inside.