Science & Technology

Harris County Extension Service

Consumer education, primarily agriculture related, for the people of Harris County.

Harris-Galveston Coastal Subsistence District

Regulates the withdrawal of groundwater in the Houston-Galveston area.

 

Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Ozone Levels

Map of the current ozone levels for the area; from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

Johnson Space Center

Space program information for the general public and kids.

Katy Prairie Conservancy

Mission to preserve, protect, and enhance critical and sustainable portions of the Katy Prairie ecosystem west of Houston.

Natural Regions of Texas

Map and profiles of natural regions and sub-regions in Texas.

Oak Prairie Wildlife Management Area

Assists citizens in managing wildlife on their property. The Oak Prairie area includes Harris County.

Texas Cooperative Extension

Provides outreach and continuing education services, primarily agriculture related, to the people of Texas.

Texas Department of Agriculture

Marketing and producer information for Texas farmers.

Texas Environmental Profiles

Values, state rankings, and links for over 50 indicators of environmental quality.

Texas General Land Office

Balances economic development with natural resource preservation.

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Oversees environmental issues in Texas.

United States Geological Survey Activities in Texas

Publications, programs, biology, and water data for the state.

The Urban Rancher

Introductory information designed for urbanites living on 1-20 acres of land in a rural setting, desiring to take ranchette living to its highest level. From Texas A&M."

Common Insects of Texas

Images and information on insects of Texas.

 

Herps of Texas

Photographs, features and range of Texas' reptiles.

 

Houston Zoo

Educating Houston since the 1920s, the online presence of the Zoo offers photographs and profiles of animals.

Mammals of Texas

Complete online edition of the text describing 181 species of Texas mammals.

Partial List of Species Which No Longer Occur in Texas

Animal and plant species that are no longer seen in Texas mostly due to extinction or endangerment.

Texas Endangered Species

Fact sheets from Texas A&M of five endangered species.

Texas Longhorn Cattle

Article concerning this historic Texas breed.

Texas Threatened and Endangered Species

Listings of mammals, fishes, reptiles, amphibians, plants, birds, and invertebrates with selected profiles.

Wildlife Fact Sheets

Fact sheets on common Texas mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, aquatic life, and insects.

Birds and Birding

Tips on bird watching from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

Mission is the study and conservation of birds and their habitat around the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston Audubon Society

Education, bird alerts, and sanctuary information.

Texas Gulf Coast Birding and Naturalist Web

Birding check lists, reports, and links.

 

Geography

 

Perry Castaneda Library Texas Map Collection

Current and historic state, city, and county maps.

 

Texas County Highway Maps

Texas Department of Transportation maps for each county.

 

Texas General Land Office Archives

Historic maps, history of land grants, and a history of public lands in the state.

 

Texas Mapping

Maps and data from the US Geological Survey.

Aggie Horticulture

Portal to gardening, wildflower, and extension service information. Includes an area for kids.

Common Wildflowers

Photographs and profiles of common Texas wildflowers.

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Plants, trees, and animals in pond, forest, and meadow habitats.

Organic Lifestyles

Gardening naturally from Texas A&M.

Planning the Home Landscape

Step by step instructions with diagrams.

PLANTanswers

Subject guide to gardening information for Texans.

 

Texas Master Gardener

Problem solvers, publications, and links.

 

Texas Native Trees

Includes common and scientific name indexes, picture index, and a search form. Each tree has a photograph and profile.

 

Texas Plant Disease Handbook

Disease information by plant name.

 

Wildflowers in Bloom

Indexes of wildflowers by common name, scientific name, or picture. Each wildflower has a photograph and profile.

Flood Maps

Flood potential maps for the Houston area.

Harris County Flood Control District

Devises the flood damage reduction plans, implement the plans and maintain the infrastructure, and we carry out our mission with appropriate regard for community and natural values.

 

 

State of the Bay

Information about the Galveston Bay ecosystem. Adobe PDF Document.

 

Texas Drinking Water

Water quality reports for Texas counties.

 

Texas Water Data

Water quality, levels, and flow information for bodies across the state.

 

Texas Water Development Board

State agency in charge of water planning and administration. Includes information on conservation and water condition.

 

Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP)

Includes maps, flood preparedness information, and watershed information. As of March 8, 2004, includes updated flood data for several area watersheds.

 

Water Quality

Water quality assessment information from the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Weather

 

 

Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

During actual emergencies shows road and school closings, shelter openings, has real-time rainfall maps.

 

Intellicast

Weather for Houston including UV exposure with links to the entire nation.

 

National Weather Service Forecast Office Houston/Galveston, Texas

Monthly highlights and a county map for detailed reports.

Texas Department of Transportation

Weather forecasts and traffic conditions across Texas.

 

 

Weather.com

Website from the popular cable channel offers weather for locations around the world. Enter a city or zip code to search.

 

Weather Research Center

A non-profit research and education center. The center operates a worldwide forecast operation center as well as a Weather Museum and Education Center. Located in Houston.

 

Weather Underground: Houston, TX

Local forecast including personal weather stations, moon phases, marine forecast, radar, and satellite information.