"Without knowing the reasons, it's too early to conclude what the drop in clams says about the bay's well-being", said Jim Lester, president of HARC.
Welcome to HARC
HARC is a research hub providing independent analysis on
energy, air, and water issues to people seeking scientific answers.
We are focused on building a sustainable future that helps
people thrive and nature flourish.
energy, air, and water issues to people seeking scientific answers.
We are focused on building a sustainable future that helps
people thrive and nature flourish.
Our Focus
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Advancing the science of regional air quality monitoring and modeling; developing emissions-reducing technologies; communicating climate change science and policy.
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Accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies and policies; finding solutions for environmentally friendly oil and gas development.
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Analyzing the linkages among water resources, ecosystems and people in support of watershed planning, coastal management and the provision of ecosystem services.
Our Work
HARC works to find sustainability solutions to problems that demand balancing environmental quality, economic health and social equity. HARC supports the implementation of policies and technologies that promote sustainability and are based on scientific principles.
Recent Features
In the News
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Deaths of tiny clams in Galveston Bay may portend problems
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A new pollution monitor planned, but gaps remain in the Eagle Ford
HARC's Jay Olaguer, program director of air quality science. said that the state’s stationary monitors are at a disadvantage because they can’t move around. “You’d have to be very lucky with a single stationary monitor to catch a plume,” Olaguer said.
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Trends, challenges facing Galveston Bay
The Galveston Bay Foundation and Houston Advanced Research Center have launched the first phase of the Galveston Bay Report Card, and are seeking your input about bay health.
About Us
HARC’s research is conducted by a team of dedicated research professionals with diverse backgrounds in energy, air and water disciplines. HARC researchers have broad experience in basic and applied science, technology development and adoption, policy analysis, stakeholder communication, and public outreach. This diversity allows the organization to respond to the needs of varied sponsors, stakeholders and organizations.
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Research Scientist, Clean Energy Policy -
Program Director, Hydrology and Watersheds -
Program Director, Energy Production -
Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Coastal Ecology -
Research Assistant, Engine and Emissions Control
Announcements
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Publications, Lectures & Presentations
Rich Haut is presenting at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual Technical Conference Exhibition in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 27-29, 2014.
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Publications, Lectures & Presentations
Rich Haut was invited to speak at the Eastern Unconventional Oil and Gas Symposium 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky at the Hilton Lexington Hotel on Wednesday, November 5, 2014.
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Publications, Lectures & Presentations
Erin Kinney, Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Coastal Ecology, will present at the Gulf Estuarine Research Society 2014 Biennial Meeting in Port Aransas, Texas October 30, 2014.
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Publications, Lectures & Presentations
Stephanie Glenn will present at the 2014 American Water Resources Association Annual Water Resources Conference in Tysons Corner, Virginia, November 5, 2014.
Contact Us
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Houston Advanced Research Center
4800 Research Forest Dr.,
The Woodlands, TX 77381 -
Telephone
281-367-1348
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Email