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TNC Texas Spring blooms at Smiley Meadow Preserve in North Texas. © Sean Fitzgerald

Make a Difference in Texas

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has protected land and water in Texas since 1964. To date, we’ve conserved over 1 million acres of land and more than 200 miles of rivers and streams. With your support, we can continue working to safeguard the state’s natural landscapes, preserve freshwater supplies, protect our coastline and improve resilience for future generations.

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WATCH TNC's Texas Chapter has protected over 1 million acres of Lone Star land and water. © Jerod Foster

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What We Do in the Lone Star State

We're working collaboratively with partners to protect nature and develop sound science that supports ecology, economy, public health and equity.

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Rooted in Restoration: An Opportunity to Build Back Montezuma Cypress

A love letter to the Montezuma cypress, the iconic national tree of Mexico, and its return to Texas.

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Forever, for Texas: Krause Ranch

Meet Gary Krause, a Texas landowner who is preserving the beauty and natural resources of the Hill Country through conservation easements held by TNC.

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Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

The Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary harbors a variety of plant species, including one of the last remaining longleaf pine communities in Texas.

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Greener Gulfton

Houston's Gulfton neighborhood is a climate-vulnerable community. To create a healthier, greener Gulfton, community members are using nature as a solution to combat its blazing temperatures and improve the physical, mental and cultural health.

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2024 Texas Annual Report

We're celebrating 60 years of conservation success in Texas, with big wins and achievements from the past year and beyond.

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See the Places We Protect in Your Community

With 37 nature preserves and conservation properties and more than 150 easements, we have to date protected 1 million acres in Texas.

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A young boy stands on the edge of a blue pond fishing with a rod.
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PLACES WE PROTECT: Davis Mountains Preserve in West Texas. © Jerod Foster

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PLACES WE PROTECT: Barton Creek Habitat Preserve in Central Texas. © Rich Kostecke

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PLACES WE PROTECT: Independence Creek Preserve in West Texas. © Jerod Foster

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PLACES WE PROTECT: The Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary in Southeast Texas. © R.J. Hinkle

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PLACES WE PROTECT: Clymer Meadow Preserve in North Texas. © Justin Parker

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