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Do you want to give a gift that makes a real, tangible difference? Consider adopting an acre of Nash Prairie.
Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve
They’re baaack! The millions of Mexican free-tailed bats that seasonally reside in the Eckert James River Bat Cave have returned, and the cave is now open to the public. Start planning your bat-watching adventure now!
Watch a beautiful slideshow of places we've protected throughout Texas.
The wild and remote Davis Mountains region is one of the most scenic areas of Texas.
hosts a variety of bird and fish species, including the endangered black-capped vireo.
Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve
A haven for birds and birders on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Keep up with the latest Texas conservation news, or just stop by to say “hello!”
Find out how we're working to protect Texas' water supply.
You can help save one of the last, best remnants of Texas’ coastal prairie when you adopt an acre today.
Multimedia
View a slideshow showcasing beautiful images of Caddo Lake.
Check out some of our favorite images of places and critters we protect.
Tour the Texas City Prairie Preserve
Take a virtual tour of the Texas City Prairie Preserve.
Half Moon Oyster Reef and Mad Island Marsh Preserve
Watch our roving reporters Matt and Riley's video diary of their trip to the Mad Island Marsh Preserve.
The Gulf of Mexico: The Blue Heart of Texas
The natural systems like oyster reefs, seagrass beds and wetlands that form the foundation of the Gulf of Mexico's ecology are in trouble; but thoughtful conservation can help protect what remains and restore what has been lost.
Counting Birds at Mad Island Marsh Preserve
What's it like to participate in the nation's number one Audubon Christmas Bird Count?
In the News
Texas hopes to learn lessons from searing drought
April 12, 2012
Texas signs first conservation deal using money from Gulf oil spill settlement
April 10, 2012
Pristine river challenged by own popularity
April 8, 2012
The water's keeper
April 2012
Groundwater use should balance rights and needs
March 11
Texas drought disrupts bird migrations
March 1
Shell Oil funds for a bird habitat illustrate a green role for industry
February 29
Protecting water in Texas: a promise kept or broken?
February 4
Amid drought, water desalination gets attractive
January 5
Which type Of Christmas tree — real or artificial — is more ‘green’?
December 12
Camp Bullis works to be a good neighbor
November 26
New park land purchase will bridge Hamilton Pool, Reimers Ranch Park
November 23
Preserve created to help warbler, Camp Bullis
November 17
Nature's method could bring hope to Trinity River
November 15
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