06-30-2003 Bayport Expansion Review CommitteeMeeting

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environmental problems; protecting native ecosystems; promoting efficient use of natural resources; preserving native forests and other Texas habitat; and influencing public policies and activities that impact the environment. The organization and each of its members has a strong interest in preserving the integrity of the environment in the Bayport area. 250. HAS is a chapter of the National Audubon Society, and subscribes to its mission statement: Houston Audubon Society promotes the conservation and appreciation of birds and wildlife habitat. The Bayport Project's proposed location includes extensive wetlands used by local and migratory birds. HAS has a prime interest in preserving these wetlands and the birds that use this area. The Great Texas Birding Trail follows Todville Road alongside the proposed terminal. HAS sponsors many outdoor activities for the community such as bird watching classes and fieldtrips. HAS members participate in these activities, and will be negatively impacted by the proposed Bayport facility. 251. PISCES is an organization made up of commercial fishermen that was formed in the 1970's. PISCES has an economic interest in the proposed Bayport Project. Their livelihood depends on the natural resources that inhabit these waters. The additional dredging that is reasonably foreseeable for the Bayport and Houston Ship Channels will threaten the oysters and shrimp upon which PISCES's members depend. Richard Moore is a member of PISCES whose livelihood will be negatively impacted by the proposed Bayport facility. 252. GRN is an organization comprised of members dedicated to the protection and restoration of the resources of the Gulf of Mexico Region. One of GRN's priorities is to protect the wetlands located in the Gulf states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida). Forty different organizations and forty-five individuals are members of GRN who participate in 34.