Japhet Creek Nature Conservancy
Cause Area
- Environment
Location
4510 InmanHouston, TX 77020 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Japhet Creek Nature Conservancy is dedicated to the restoration of the natural beauty of Japhet Creek and Japhet Creek Park as a much-needed green space to Houston's East End, to the preservation of the creek as a linear green finger to provide a organic filter for water entering Buffalo Bayou, and to encourage its use for light recreation for citizens of the East End.
Description
Japhet Creek Nature Conservancy establishes partnerships with other environmental organizations, works with appropriate governmental and non-governmental agencies, citizens and businesses to preserve and maintain Japhet Creek Linear Green Finger Park; to educate citizens and students to the importance of natural waterways, history of Houston and local environmental issues; and to encourage personal responsibility for the cleanliness and health of Houston's waterways.