Unsung Heroes of the Environment Honored at
2002 ChevronTexaco Conservation Awards In Houston

HOUSTON, October 15, 2002 - Unsung heroes seeking to save endangered wildlife, beautify urban areas and educate youth about the importance of environmental protection were honored at the 48th Annual ChevronTexaco Conservation Awards.

At a special ceremony at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, one organization and seven individuals from five states were presented with awards, including Keep Houston Beautiful, which won for its model programs to prevent urban litter, reduce crime and rejuvenate neighborhoods.

"At ChevronTexaco, we believe in the power of partnerships and that we all share the responsibility for protecting our environment. This year's ChevronTexaco Conservation Awards honorees provide stellar examples of what can be accomplished when people and organizations put these values into action. Their passion, ingenuity, and vision to conserve natural resources are examples for all of us to emulate," said Warner Williams, ChevronTexaco vice president of Health, Environment and Safety.

This year's ChevronTexaco Conservation Houston Awards honoree is:

Keep Houston Beautiful, Inspiring, Educating and Empowering Residents. Since it was founded in 1977, KHB has conducted 2,609 cleanups involving 121,154 volunteers, 2,000 community groups and 13 government agencies who have picked up 13,343 tons of litter. Thousands participate in KHB programs, such as Adopt-a-Block, the Great American Cleanup and the Youth Environmental Conference. An acclaimed KHB program called Keep Five Alive also is credited with revitalizing the 5th Ward, one the city's oldest and
most neglected areas. This success resulted in the Clean Neighborhoods program, now a national model for rejuvenating neighborhoods.