Make a Difference in Texas
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has protected land and water in Texas since 1964. To date, we’ve conserved over one 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 the resilience of Texas cities for future generations to enjoy.
Celebrating Our Million-Acre Milestone
The Nature Conservancy has hit a major milestone: the protection of 1 million acres in Texas! Learn more about the public and private places that comprise this acreage and how we're continuing to safeguard land in Texas.
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Press Release
The Nature Conservancy's Independence Creek Preserve in West Texas Becomes a National Natural Landmark
The nearly 20,000-acre Chihuahuan Desert preserve, protected by TNC's Texas Chapter, has become the nation’s newest national natural landmark.
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TNC Texas has protected 1 million acres in the Lone Star State! Explore our 2023 conservation wins that contributed to this achievement.
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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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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
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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