Much of the information presented by the Foresight Committee is further explained in Houston Environment 1995 . The program was formally initiated in June 1994, following a year of preparation and consultation with community groups and leaders. The Science Panel and Subpanels completed most of their work in twelve months with on-going interaction with the Foresight Committee during the spring and summer of 1995. The Foresight Committee completed its ranking of environmental concerns leading to this report in August 1995. Members include conservationists, concerned citizens, and industry representatives.
Members are from the eight counties in the region.
Science Panel identified and examined the region's critical environmental issues. The seven members included chairs of the three Science Subpanels. Ecosystem Subpanel analyzed environmental issues from the perspective of environmental risks to the region's ecosystems. Human Health Subpanel analyzed environmental issues from the perspective of environmental risks to human health. Socioeconomic Subpanel analyzed environmental issues from the perspective of environmental risks to the regional economy and quality of life.