Texas

How We Work

Learn more about the pillars of our conservation strategy.

How We Work

There's a lot of ground to cover in Texas, and plenty of water to boot. In order to achieve lasting conservation success across this great big state, we employ a number of tools and strategies. By no means does this list reflect the full extent of our work, but it'll get you up to speed on the basics of how we go about doing what we go about doing.

Ecoregions
Pedernales RiverPedernales River © Michael Connell/flickr
Freshwater

Water is essential for human life, but it is a fixed asset we must learn to share. The Conservancy is developing practical solutions for nature and people around the world.

CactusCactus © Mark Godfrey
Deserts

Far from barren, Texas deserts support thousands of unique plant species and hundreds of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles; but external pressures imperil this often-overlooked ecosystem.

Nash Prairie, TXNash Prairie on KNG Ranch in Texas. © Clay Carrington/TNC
Grasslands

The Blackland Prairie once spanned two states and more than 12 million acres. Find out up on what we’re doing to protect that important ecosystem, and other Texas grasslands.

Kemp's Ridley TurtleKemp's Ridley turtle © Lynn McBride
Marine

With more than 3,000 miles of bays, estuaries and coastline, the Gulf of Mexico is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Check out the projects we’ve created to keep it healthy.

Lennox WoodsLennox Foundation Southmost Preserve © Lynn McBride
Forests

While the East Texas Piney Woods are the most recognizable, Texas forests are as diverse as the species that inhabit them.

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Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

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Legislative Priorities
In order to accomplish our mission, we have a vested interest in ensuring the state legislature produces sound conservation policies
Places We Protect

Since 1964, The Nature Conservancy has protected 838,000 acres in Texas. Learn more