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Spot-tailed earless lizard © Wayne Van Deventer

In Search of a Spot-Tailed Lizard

For years, the southern spot-tailed earless lizard was thought to be extinct from its local habitat – but a Conservancy scientist has made an awesome discovery!
Texas state capitol © StuSeeger/Flickr CC

State Legislative Priorities

With the closing gavel of the 83rd Legislature on May 27, history was made!
This feral hog — one of the estimated 1.5 million roaming Texas — shows coloring typical of a domestic pig on the body type of a wild animal. © Peter French

Invasives: DELICIOUS!

Bossy, ill-mannered and sneaky, invasive species are malicious, but delicious.

Latest Photos

Dolan Falls Preserve © Peter Longno

Slideshow: Protecting Texas' Water

Our projects benefit nearly a dozen different waterways around the state—browse these spectacular images to discover how we’re working to protect Texas’ water.
Caddo Lake Preserve © Lynn McBride/The Nature Conservancy

Caddo Lake

View a slideshow showcasing beautiful images of Caddo Lake.
Hamilton Pool © Jim Nix/Nomadic Pursuits/flickr

Texas Milestones

Watch a beautiful slideshow of places we've protected throughout Texas.

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Urban Strategies

Our Urban Strategies Initiative recognizes two key facts: first, that increasingly crowded urban environments will require, above all else, reliable sources of food, water and energy; and secondly, that the health and viability of those areas will depend on a strong connection to, and understanding of, natural resource management both inside and outside of cities.
Padre Island National Seashore in Texas © Erika Nortemann

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.
Burrowing owl. © Scott Anderson

Counting Birds at Mad Island Marsh Preserve

What's it like to participate in the nation's number one Audubon Christmas Bird Count?