Popular Post hindesky Posted March 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2023 Buffalo Bayou Regatta. https://buffalobayou.org/event/51st-annual-regatta-presented-by-gillman-subaru/ 19 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobruss Posted March 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 12, 2023 That water looks pretty nice and the color almost resembles green. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 7 hours ago, bobruss said: That water looks pretty nice and the color almost resembles green. We haven't had much rain, so there's not a lot of silt in the water. The next time it rains, it will be brown again. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 8:49 AM, Ross said: We haven't had much rain, so there's not a lot of silt in the water. The next time it rains, it will be brown again. yep, check it out tomorrow morning, it's a shame the rain can't wait another day, with tomorrow being St. Patrick's day, we need green bayous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__nevii Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 It seems to me that the Burnett area around San Jacinto Monument, or even the Braes/Buffalo confluence around Brady's Island/Harrisburg, would have been much better siting regarding the intesity of development that we now see from Houston. The Allen's Landing location seemed fine in the past when the city was much smaller and low intensity. But now? The heavy skyscrapers and freeways just seem so overhwelming for how narrow the bayou is farther west. I think the intensity of development and resultant alterations in run off ecology leads to far less days of clearer bayou water as depicted in @hindesky's post above. Take, for instance, the Brazos River southwest of Houston: that is a much larger watershed across the state, and a much stronger/faster current, so I'd expect stronger sediment suspension naturally. In contrast, the slower, gentler Buffalo Bayou would lead to less energy for sediment suspension, so the water was probably clearer until changes in runoff from Houston's sheer growth: I would imagine that the bayou was consistently clearer in the past, either blue-green like those photos above in open areas, or stain-glass tea-colored "blackwater" when through thicker forested areas like around Memorial (due to tannins from pines and other such trees). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 9/27/2022 at 1:37 PM, Houston19514 said: Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts That did not sit well with some of the HSPVA alumni. Just as there are people who still gripe that Ronald Reagan's name ended up on National Airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 9/30/2022 at 2:41 PM, tigereye said: Avenida De Las Americas is a mouthful. Could rename it to Richard Kinder Blvd. Or you rename the Downtown portion of Dallas Street too to avoid confusion with W Dallas St. But that might more work with changing addresses than renaming ADLA. Changing both Dallas Streets would enable people to be less perplexed to find a Dallas Street in Houston. Or a Houston Street in Dallas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted July 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2023 July Fourth Freedom Fest stage at Eleanor Tinsley Park. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Profile of existing birding & wildlife viewing opportunities at Tony Marron Park https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/home-garden/article/buffalo-bayou-summer-species-nature-walk-18275613.php Thought this part was interesting... "The birds we saw commonly occur in the park — except for one, a red-vented bulbul that uttered its song, "perwheat-perwheat-perwheat," from deep within the wooded understory. Too bad we couldn’t see the charcoal-colored, cardinal-size bird with ruby red at the base of the tail and a perky crest. The bird, from the Indian subcontinent, has established a wild breeding population only in Houston, particularly along Buffalo Bayou. " 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Money Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 We always keep an eye out for RVBBs in the Heights! They have a very distinctive almost "quack" call & like to perch at the very tops of trees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BEES?! Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 His channel is so great! Nice video! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Architect - https://www.nadaaa.com 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post hindesky Posted October 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2023 It has been a year since we announced the significant public-private partnership, anchored by a historic $100 million gift from the Kinder Foundation, that is making the vision for Buffalo Bayou East a reality. As part of our 10-Year Plan, BBP has begun the first phase of construction at Japhet Creek, a key site in Buffalo Bayou East. This historic tributary stretching deep into the Fifth Ward will become a neighborhood pocket park with trails and footpaths, wildflower and native grass plantings, an entry plaza, and interpretive signage. In the future, a direct pedestrian connection will lead from the Fifth Ward to Buffalo Bayou through an elevated trail that follows the creek’s lush banks, and a pedestrian bridge will connect this site to an expanded Tony Marron Park on the south bank. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Architect - https://quiddity.com 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted October 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 19, 2023 Work has started at Japhet Park and Tellepsen Builders is the GC. https://tellepsen.com 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amlaham Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Clean up planned for a contaminated lot off the buffalo bayou! https://abc13.com/houston-city-council-transfers-ownership-of-contaminated-land-velasco-incinerator-site-turns-into-public-park-bank-christa-stoneham-ceo/13946820/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Amlaham said: Clean up planned for a contaminated lot off the buffalo bayou! This is located across from East River's golf course on the south side of the bayou. It's the heavily wooded area with the two smoke stacks on N. Velasco St. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 https://houston.uli.org/development-of-distinction-awards-2024-finalists-announced-copy/ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Link to vote. https://houston.uli.org/vote/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted December 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2023 Japhet Creek Park on Clinton Dr. 14 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 So far they are only working on about the upper 20% of the total park, lots more to go. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 On foot. 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastwoodEnvoy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Already a HUGE improvement 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyt36 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 12/14/2023 at 2:37 PM, hindesky said: What is that Bridge of Minor Champions?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Not sure but there is a sign right before saying it has a weight limit. Lots of 18 wheelers in this are including the warehouse right before it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) I had never heard of Bridge of Minor Champions either. It looks like it's another Houston oddity: "This bridge is lovely and mysterious. At one point there were trophies adorning both sides of the bridge. It's minor champions include many birds from near and far including a Night Heron family that returns every year to raise their young. Take a look at Japhet Creek as you cross. If you are lucky you may spot an alligator snapping turtle. Their are some that are up to 150 years old. I love this bridge and all it's wild family. Hope you have an opportunity to enjoy this Houston treasure." https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/texas/houston/museum/2024582629-bridge-of-minor-champions Edited January 8 by Houston19514 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 It's an old wooden bridge. People posted a couple pics of it. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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