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  • The Woodlands' Eagles Get Ready For Summer Vacation

    TheWoodlands.com

    Since 2000, eagles have nested in the community around Lake Woodlands, making their homes in East Shore, Hughes Landing and the Bear Branch Reservoir.

  • Montgomery County recovers from historic flood conditions

    Community Impact Newspaper

    “There are some good projects in The Woodlands already,” Jeff Taebel said. “I think Montgomery County is really fortunate to have that tradition of designing with nature already and having one of the leaders in the region and in the nation with The Woodlands."

  • The man behind our wildflowers

    The Woodlands

    "That fact that we set aside land to plant wildflowers is really unique,” Fiedler explains. "It really speaks to how nature-oriented both communities strive to be. Beyond their beauty, the wildflowers are also very sustainable from a water conservation and emissions standpoint.”

  • Houston Advanced Research Center ready to build new Woodlands campus

    Houston Chronicle

    The Houston Advanced Research Center was founded by George P. Mitchell, the mastermind behind the development of The Woodlands, in 1982. Since rebranding itself as a sustainability-focused research center in 2001, HARC has worked on the science and energy of clean energy, air and water, renewable resources and other "green" research.

  • The Woodlands reduces carbon footprint

    The Woodlands Villager

    In just three years, The Woodlands has successfully reduced its carbon footprint by 84,000 metric tons and increased the amount recycled by 197 tons thanks to the community’s effort and Waste Management.

  • Gone Fishing…

    The Woodlands Villager

    In the past three years, the township has stocked 30 ponds per year with bass, catfish and carp. It also contracts with a lake and pond company to ensure that each body of water is healthy and provides a quality habitat for fish.

  • Community garden concept grows in The Woodlands

    Houston Chronicle

    Around the perimeter of the gated garden in Alden Bridge grows a Children's Garden, which is specifically designed to serve as an educational opportunity for young people. Groups from Conroe ISD and private schools, youth programs and even families wandering over after a sports game next door have the opportunity to see where healthy produce comes from.

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