Bluewater Renewables

Bluewater Renewables uses advanced technology to capture moisture from the air and produce large volumes of clean, drinkable water, providing a sustainable water solution. As Co-Founder and CEO, Barbara Canales guides the company’s vision and growth, leveraging her leadership and expertise. Contact Barbara Canales: barbara@texasbwr.com

Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.:

The Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co. is currently led by Jesse Jenkins, who purchased the business in 2022 and continues its tradition of quality, sustainability, and community education. For inquiries, you can reach Jesse at jesse.jenkins@gillnursery.com.

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center:

The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center is led by Executive Director Michael Womack, Ed.D., who has guided the Gardens since 2006 and brings decades of horticultural expertise to the organization. For more information or to connect with Dr. Womack, email wmwomack@stxbot.org.

The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center also has many local business partnerships and they are listed below.

Port of Corpus Christi:

The Port of Corpus Christi focuses on reducing emissions, improving air and water quality, and investing in zero-emission equipment and infrastructure. For more information, contact info@portofcc.com.

The Port of Corpus Christi also has many local business partnerships and they are listed below.

American Bank Center:

The American Bank Center is dedicated to sustainability through energy-efficient upgrades, comprehensive recycling programs, water conservation efforts, and the use of eco-friendly products. For more information, contact americanbankcenter@cctexas.com.

Local recycling locations in Corpus Christi:

Batteries Plus (https://www.batteriesplus.com/):
3138 S. Padre Island Drive, Suite 104, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

South Texas Scrap Recycling (https://www.scrapmonster.com/):
4702 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

Texas Junk Removal (https://www.junktx.com/):
4822 Lake Granbury Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Footprint Calculator

Water:
https://watercalculator.org/

Carbon:
https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/carbon-footprint-calculator/

Energy:
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/estimating-appliance-and-home-electronic-energy-use/

TAMU-CC P3 AutoCheck Program

Free, drive-up or appointment-based vehicle checks that quickly measure emissions, test gas caps, and read engine codes helping you spot car issues and improve air quality.

https://www.tamucc.edu/research/research-engagement/p3/autocheck.php

Local Business Partnerships for the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center:

Nueces Master Gardeners
https://txmg.org/nueces/

Grow Local
https://www.growlocalsouthtexas.org/

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
https://www.fws.gov/office/texas-coastal-and-central-plains-ecological-services/

Texas Master Naturalists
https://txmn.org/st/

Texas Parks & Wildlife
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-corpus-christi/

Local Business Partnerships for the Port of Corpus Christi:

Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program
https://www.cbbep.org/

Ducks Unlimited Partnership
https://www.corpusdu.com/

TAMUCC Pollution Prevention Partnership
https://www.tamucc.edu/research/research-engagement/p3/index.php

Fishing Focus Group
(website unknown)

The Nature Conservancy
https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/texas/

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
https://ccag.tamu.edu/

Harte Research Institute
https://www.harteresearch.org/

Clean Coast Texas
https://www.glo.texas.gov/coastal/clean-coast-texas

Texas State Aquarium
https://www.texasstateaquarium.org/

Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership
https://cbairquality.org/

Coastal Bend Industries Association
https://coastalbendindustries.com/

Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
https://www.baysfoundation.org/

Flatsworthy
https://flatsworthy.com/