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Fred and Loucille Dahmer Caddo Lake Preserve © Lynn McBride

One of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, Texas is rich
in natural treasures. Working with partners, we have conserved more
than 750,000 acres of land and water throughout the state.

What's New

Attwater's prairie chicken being released. © Clay CarringtonOctober 9, 2008
Endangered Attwater's prairie chickens are released on a private ranch in the Refugio-Goliad Prairie. 
Richard Garriott with Sputnik satellite. © Will Van Overbeek
September 22, 2008
Nature Conservancy member orbits Earth to promote conservation. Click here for video and to read about his mission.
Hurricane Ike © NOAA
Hurricane Ike: Conservancy finds minor damage to preserves. Houston office phones back in operation (713) 524-6459. Update: September 19, 2008 1:00 p.m.)

George Bristol © George BristolSeptember 8, 2008
George Bristol to be honored at Austin Conservation Leadership Awards Luncheon.
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August 28, 2008
The Conservancy offers help for Texans who want to live "greener" lives. Hear a podcast or download a tip sheet (PDF)

     
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Texas City Prairie Preserve © Lynn McBrideJune 13, 2008
Texas City Prairie Preserve on Galveston Bay is the epicenter of the effort to restore the endangered Attwater's prairie chicken to Texas' coastal plains. Read the latest update of the work on the preserve.
Mexican free-tailed bats emerge at dusk from cave. © Ashley McBrideJune 4, 2008
Conservancy's bat cave preserve near Mason provides summer education, entertainment for families

Watch a video of the bats!
© Paul Barwick
May 22, 2008
Conservancy urges parents to take their kids outdoors this summer.  Summer 2008 Guide: Get Kids Outdoors for Healthy Bodies (.pdf)
Laura J. Huffman © City of Austin
May 1, 2008
Laura J. Huffman Named Director of The Nature Conservancy of Texas


Oyster-reef restoration along the Texas coast. © Mark GaglianoApril 29, 2008
Oyster-bed restoration project to create new habitat for oysters, fish along Texas Coast


Earth Day 2008 © NASAApril 17, 2008
Online 'Carbon Footprint Calculator' helps Texans address global warming for Earth Day.
Launch the Carbon Footprint Calculator »

Fork-tailed flycatcher © Malcolm SwanApril 9, 2008
Rare South American bird makes appearance at Southmost Preserve near Brownsville. Click here for details, photos and video

Workplace Giving -  EarthShare of Texas
Generation Conservation (Gen C) - Learn more

Images (top to bottom, left to right): Fred and Loucille Dahmer Caddo Lake Preserve © Lynn McBride; Attwater's prairie chicken being released on private ranch. © Clay Carrington; Richard Garriott at Barton Creek Preserve holding Sputnik satellite © Will Van Overbeek; Hurricane Ike © NOAA; George Bristol © George Bristol; Attwater's Prairie Chicken © Lynn McBride; Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from Eckert James River Bat Cave © Ashley McBride; Kids in nature © Paul Barwick; Laura J. Huffman, new Director of The Nature Conservancy of Texas. © City of Austin; Oyster-bed restoration © Mark Gagliano; Earth Day 2008 © NASA; Fork-tailed flycatcher © Malcolm Swan