Hi Valued Customer,

Greetings readers!

Thank you for joining us for our September edition of Hollaway Highlights! We are excited to share some of our recent accomplishments with you, our dear clients, colleagues, and friends!

Over the summer, we have been collaborating with our clients and project delivery partners to meaningfully incorporate equity into the project planning process, as well as conducting a variety of surveys in the field (and streams!).   We have also continued to improve on the ways in which we engage our project stakeholder communities and host effective engagement opportunities. Please keep scrolling to read more!

As we are entering the final quarter of 2024, Hollaway’s 30^th anniversary celebrations are coming to a close. With that, we are beyond grateful to the leaders of the City of Houston for recognizing our firm for 30 years of service here in our hometown! On September 24, Mayor Whitmire and Councilmember Abbie Kamin honored Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services with a proclamation, officially heralding that day as “Hollaway Day” in our beloved city! What an incredible form of recognition?!  Claire, Jennifer, and I could not be more proud of the achievements of this incredible team at Hollaway!

Thank you again for spending your spare time with us as you enjoy this newsletter, and we are always looking forward to our next opportunity to connect with you.

Sending you light, love, health, and lots of laughter as we enter this next season!

Sincerely,
Leslie

Hollaway Environmental + Communications Day is now celebrated on September 24 in Houston

Whereas, the City of Houston takes great pride in recognizing outstanding small woman-owned businesses that have made significant contributions to our community and beyond; and

Whereas, Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, Inc., a distinguished consulting firm, has been headquartered in Houston for the past 30 years, providing exceptional Environmental Services and Strategic Communications Services that uniquely bridge these interconnected fields; and

Whereas, Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, Inc. is a nationally recognized firm that offers comprehensive planning, regulatory permitting, and public communications expertise, serving high-profile clients with projects that deliver substantial regional benefits and impacts; and

Whereas, Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, Inc. exemplifies excellence as a certified Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Historically Underutilized Business (HUB), and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB); and

Whereas, the firm's proactive and compassionate approach ensures successful outcomes for all involved, reflecting a deep understanding of the "big picture" and a commitment to the community's well-being; and

Whereas, the City of Houston commends Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, Inc. for its dedication, professionalism, and significant contributions to the city and the broader Gulf Coast region. 

Ecological Studies in the Texas Hill Country

The Nationwide Rivers Inventory (NRI) is a compilation of over 3,200 free-flowing river segments in the U.S., recognized for having one or more "outstandingly remarkable" values. These NRI-listed river segments are considered potential candidates for the National Wild and Scenic River System. This summer, Hollaway spent several days in the picturesque Texas Hill Country conducting protected species habitat evaluations, waters of the U.S. delineations, and qualitative freshwater mussel surveys on a segment of the Guadalupe River that is included in the NRI. Additionally, the project area falls within the proposed critical habitat for two mussel species.

Our biologists carried out these surveys under a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) permit, adhering to both TPWD and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey protocols. This work is part of an ongoing statewide environmental contract held by Hollaway.

North Canal High Flow Diversion Channel Project

Hollaway recently hosted a well-attended public meeting for the North Canal project, a vital initiative to reduce flood risks in Houston’s downtown and surrounding areas by improving flood management along White Oak and Buffalo Bayous. The Hollaway communications team created an informative fact sheet for the meeting, providing a clear overview of the project’s objectives, design phases, and future milestones. This fact sheet was instrumental in fostering a productive dialogue between stakeholders and the community, ensuring everyone left with a comprehensive understanding of the project’s impact and progress​.

In the complex world of environmental justice, effective communication is not just important—it is essential. Environmental justice seeks to ensure that all communities, particularly those historically marginalized, have equal access to a healthy environment and are not disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards. At the heart of this mission is the need for clear, transparent, and inclusive communication. Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services exemplifies this through our comprehensive approach, ensuring that every stakeholder is heard, and every project is executed with a deep sense of responsibility and care.

Tara Davis

Marketing + Creative Services Manager

7 Years

Amiah Williams

Communications + Public Involvement Coordinator

2 Years