EXPLORATION GREEN CONSERVANCY INFORMATION
Mission Summary The Exploration Green Conservancy is dedicated to creating, maintaining and operating the habitat restoration and recreation facilities within Exploration Green while concurrently supporting the use of the area for storm water detention in order to:
Basic Purpose The Exploration Green Conservancy, Inc. (the “Conservancy”) has been formed and incorporated to develop, preserve and protect the land known as the Exploration Green (the “EG”). This area was purchased by the Clear Lake City Water Authority (the “Water Authority”) for use as a storm water detention area; the Water Authority further desired that the land be used by the area residents as a recreation area. In support of this desire the Water Authority created a Master Plan for the area and initially sponsored the formation of the Conservancy. The Conservancy is to generate funding to follow the intent of the Master Plan for the installation, operation and maintenance of the amenities outlined in the Plan. In executing this intent, the Conservancy shall raise funds to install and maintain improvements. The improvements will enhance the enjoyment of the area by the public and improve the local environment by providing preliminary treatment of storm water runoff via wetlands and detention areas. Improvements shall include hike, bike and pedestrian commuter trails, athletic fields, lakes, water features and abundant natural habitat and native grass land areas. Native plants and trees shall be used to enhance landscaping, wetlands, and support appropriate migratory and resident wild birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Community input will be ongoing, and education efforts through schools and other groups shall be undertaken using the enhanced facilities. More information on Exploration Green: www.explorationgreen.org. |
DETENTION FACILITY MASTER PLAN INTRODUCED:
The CLCWA Detention Facility Master Plan was introduced at the Town Hall meeting on February 21, 2013. Please note these files are very large and may take some time to download. CLCWA Master Plan in Adobe (.pdf) CLCWA Master Plan in Power Point (.pptx) SWA Presentation in Adobe (.pdf) SWA Presentation in Power Point (.pptx) |
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Local Church Organized a CLCWA Storm Water Detention and Drainage Area Clean-up Day |
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![]() The CLCWA greatly appreciates the CCCC committing to such a large project, and we are extremely pleased with the results. Karl Garcia, Campus Pastor at the newest CCCC campus currently meeting at Clear Lake High School said, "This is a great opportunity for our congregation to have a real long term impact in beautification of a public area used by the residents of the community.” The former golf course was purchased by the Clear Lake City Water Authority in April to preserve the property for drainage and detention purposes and would like to see it incorporated with other multiple uses that have yet to be planned. “We are excited that community groups and churches want to help us turn the land into a beautiful area that can be enjoyed by all our residents” said James Byrd, General Manager of the Water Authority. Byrd said that the Water Authority has begun working on long term plans for the property and will be coordinating with the county, City of Houston, and local residents as part of the planning in the near future. ![]() |