Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston City Council approved an ordinance designed to protect the 7,423 acres of natural habitat in Houston’s city parks on Wednesday. The Nature Conservation Act will preserve land within 26 parks with an emphasis on habitat protection and passive recreation. The ordinance will serve to conserve habitats for local wildlife and for the ecosystem services they provide to the citizens of Houston. The Houston Department of Parks and Recreation said preserving these areas will help mitigate flooding, store carbon, reduce urban heat island impacts, improve…
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