August 24th at 1:30, Houston Mayor Turner recognized my environmental artwork and proclaiming August 24th Cindee klement day.

After fumbling with my audio, I was asked to speak.

I spoke about my work Lawndale Art Center, “symbiosis,” and how changing the way we see Houstons landscape is a step in reversing Global warming. I spoke about using methods that are currently used worldwide to regenerate desert landscapes in rural areas holistically. I apply these methods to Houstons 600 sq. mi. of urban - mainly private property. I believe Earth conservation is a DIY project that every human must participate. These are the same principles the Savory Institute and Roam Ranch use.

Sallie Alcorn, city councilperson at large, nominated me for the honor. Sallie is working to help modify the city landscape ordinance. Presently the landscape ordinance prohibits landscape methods that sequester carbon and soak up rainwater.