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• First-Ever Global Report on Shellfish Indicates 85 Percent of Oyster Reefs Have Vanished

  ARLINGTON, VA
  May 21, 2009 2009 05 21

  “Shellfish Reefs at Risk” report shows habitat loss widely impacts ecosystems and economies, identifies solutions for bringing oyster reefs back from the brink Learn More

• Secretary Salazar Releases New "State of the Birds" Report

  AUSTIN
  March 11, 2010 2010 03 11

  Reports shows Climate Change Threatens Hundreds of Species Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Endorses Early Legislative Efforts to Fund the Texas Water Plan

  Austin, Texas
  January 10, 2013 2013 01 10

  Legislative update Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Welcomes New Government Relations Director to Texas

  Austin, Texas
  January 08, 2013 2013 01 08

  Chloe E. Lieberknecht takes the helm to lead legislative efforts on water, energy and land conservation. Learn More

• Nature Conservancy of Texas' Bat Cave Preserve near Mason Provides Summer Education, Entertainment for Families

  MASON, TX
  May 18, 2009 2009 05 18

  Evening flight of 1 million bats is a natural wonder benefiting agriculture Learn More

• Nature Conservancy and U.S. Army Partner to Protect Endangered Bird Habitat near Camp Bullis

  SAN ANTONIO, TX
  September 17, 2009 2009 09 17

  Newest cooperative agreement benefits endangered golden-cheeked warbler and ensures continued operations at critical military training facility Learn More

• Conservation Partners Working to Save Rare Trees In Border Fence's Path

  BROWNSVILLE, TX
  June 10, 2009 2009 06 10

  Several hundred sabal palms to be moved to three conservation sites Learn More

• Texas Gulf States Celebrate a Victory with the Passage of the RESTORE Act.

  Austin, Texas
  June 29, 2012 2012 06 29

  Legislation ensures BP fine money is used to restore the natural resources and economy of the Gulf Coast. Learn More

• Critical Wintering Grounds for Rare Whooping Cranes Protected in Texas

  Houston, Texas
  May 31, 2012 2012 05 31

  The Nature Conservancy, Whooping Crane Conservation and USFWS protect 111 acres of coastal wetlands Learn More

• Nature Rocks!

  AUSTIN
  

  Online tool helps families explore nature Learn More

• Dr Pepper Snapple Group Joins with The Nature Conservancy on Watershed Protection Initiatives in Texas

  Plano, Texas
  May 30, 2012 2012 05 30

  Support focused on projects benefiting Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, home to three of the beverage company’s manufacturing plants. Learn More

• Support for Water Stewardship Amendment, Prop 8 Grows

  October 04, 2011 2011 10 04

  Now, more than ever, Texas is in need of tools to protect its valuable water supply. Learn More

• Southmost Preserve Threatened by Border Fence

  BROWNSVILLE, TX
  December 31, 2008 2008 12 31

  Condemnation Suit Filed Learn More

• Key Bird Habitat in Corpus Christi Bay Receives Critical Restoration Funding

  Corpus Christi, Texas
  February 28, 2012 2012 02 28

  The Nature Conservancy’s Shamrock Island gets a $500,000 boost from Shell Oil.  Learn More

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Buys North Texas Land for Future State Park

  November 01, 2011 2011 11 01

  Austin, Texas Learn More

• Travis County and The Nature Conservancy Partner to Double River Access on the Pedernales

  Austin
  November 22, 2011 2011 11 22

  Deal connects two treasured parks and safeguards famed Texas swimming hole Learn More

• Nature, Military and Economy all Prevail with the Protection of Pristine Warbler Habitat near San Antonio.

  San Antonio
  November 16, 2011 2011 11 16

  Collaboration between The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Army and Bexar County protects 1,244 acres and benefits nation’s top military medical training facility. Learn More

• Texas Statewide Election Returns Wins and Losses for Water Protection

  November 09, 2011 2011 11 09

  Legislative updates
  
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• Public invited to participate in The Nature Conservancy’s 12th Annual Christmas Tree Hunt

  Davis Mountains Preserve
  October 25, 2011 2011 10 25

  The holidays are just around the corner — get ready to celebrate. Learn More

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• Conservation Easement Adds Room For Ocelots to Roam

  HARLINGEN, TX
  December 14, 2009 2009 12 14

  Yturria family protects 1,300 acres of thornscrub habitat Learn More

• Hill Country Landowners Donate Easements

  AUSTIN, TX
  January 26, 2010 2010 01 26

  Families protect 2,500 acres along Blanco River Learn More

• Federal, state fire crews converge on Trans-Pecos region for controlled burns with Nature Conservancy staff

  ALPINE
  January 20, 2009 2009 01 20

  Burns to be conducted in seven West Texas counties to enhance, restore habitat health Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Names Chris Pipes Davis Mountains Project director

  FORT DAVIS
  February 01, 2010 2010 02 01

  Former Odessa police chief to lead new era of conservation in West Texas Learn More

• Gift Benefits West Texas Preserve

  AUSTIN, TX
  March 15, 2008 2008 03 15

  3M Gift Helps Conservancy Complete Purchase at Davis Mountains Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy, City of San Antonio and partners protect 5,100 acres of additional Edwards Aquifer recharge lands

  SAN ANTONIO, TX
  July 14, 2009 2009 07 14

  Latest agreements with eight Uvalde landowners are part of ongoing effort to ensure permanent, clean water for San Antonio and Hill Country residents. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Releases ACL’s “Greenest Bands” Hit List

  Austin, Texas
  September 13, 2011 2011 09 13

  In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the legendary Austin City Limits Festival, the list recognizes bands that are making great music while fighting to save the planet. Learn More

• Keep ‘Picnic for the Planet’ Weird – In Austin!

  Austin, TX
  Topic (Partnerships)
  April 14, 2011 2011 04 14

  Nature Conservancy and Whole Foods Markets Partner up to host Austin picnics Learn More

• Barton Springs: Recharged!

  Austin, Texas
  August 15, 2011 2011 08 15

  The City of Austin and The Nature Conservancy of Texas announce monumental deal to safeguard the heart of the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Learn More

• August Open Day Slated for Davis Mountains Preserve

  July 27, 2011 2011 07 27

  Come join us! Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy of Texas Supports the Passage of SB 408 By Senator Craig Estes and Representative Jim Keffer

  Austin, TX
  May 26, 2011 2011 05 26

  Bill aims to create additional protections for the John Graves Scenic Waterway Learn More

• As Historic Drought in Texas Lingers,
  State Passes Innovative Water Stewardship Legislation

  Austin, Texas
  May 24, 2011 2011 05 24

  Newly passed SB 449 and SJR 16 create a national model to support water stewardship on private lands. Learn More

• Water Metric Bill Makes a Splash in the Texas State Legislature

  Austin, Texas
  May 24, 2011 2011 05 24

  The Nature Conservancy in Texas lauds SB-181 as an important building block for resolving the Lone Star State’s water woes. Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Donates Rare Texas Dunes to Guadalupe Mountains National Park

  Austin, TX
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  May 05, 2011 2011 05 05

  Deal Keeps One of the Largest, Most Scenic Dune Fields in North America Unbroken Learn More

• San Antonio Mayor, Nature Conservancy announce aquifer protection deals on Gov. Briscoe and Friday family ranches

  SAN ANTONIO
  November 14, 2008 2008 11 14

  Development will be restricted on lands owned by former governor and heritage ranching family to protect Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Learn More

• You Break It, You Fix It
  

  Topic (Oceans & Coasts)
  April 25, 2011 2011 04 25

  Billions of Dollars in Fines Should Go To Cleaning Gulf, Not Federal Treasury Learn More

• This Earth Day, Remember the Alamo – And Picnic for the Planet!

  San Antonio, TX
  April 21, 2011 2011 04 21

  Nature Conservancy and Pearl Farmer’s Market Partner San Antonio During Global Picnic Phenomenon Learn More

• Cooperative Conservation Initiative Protects Warbler Habitat in South Texas

  March 31, 2011 2011 03 31

  Deal between the Nature Conservancy, U.S. Army and Highlands Dominion is a first of its kind in the Southwest Learn More

• Massachusetts Kids Help Texas Birds Affected by Hurricane Ike

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• The Gulf of Mexico

  The Gulf and the lives it supports are counting on Texas Learn More

• San Antonio Mayor, Nature Conservancy announce aquifer protection deals on Gov. Briscoe and Friday family ranches

  SAN ANTONIO, TX
  November 14, 2008 2008 11 14

  Development will be restricted on lands owned by former governor and heritage ranching family to protect Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Learn More

• Conservancy helps Austin conserve 3,000 acres

  Austin, TX
  March 4, 2008 2008 03 04

  Property protected through purchase of land, conservation easements Learn More

• Rare South American bird seen at Southmost Preserve near Brownsville

  BROWNSVILLE, TX
  April 9, 2008 2008 04 09

  Hundreds of enthusiasts view fork-tailed flycatcher at Nature Conservancy wildlife sanctuary under shadow of proposed border wall Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Honors Conservation Leaders in Door County and the Green Bay Watershed

  STURGEON BAY, WI
  July 20, 2010 2010 07 20

  INTRO NEEDED Learn More

• Nature Conservancy, Hays County, WVWA partner to protect Jacob's Well

  AUSTIN, TX
  December 20, 2010 2010 12 20

  Land purchase creates 80-acre preserve and permanently protects iconic Hill Country landmark Learn More

• Meadows Foundation and Nature Conservancy Partner to Rebuild Texas Oyster Reefs

  AUSTIN, TX
  DATE NEEDED

  $250,000 grant to provide funding for 12-acre restoration project in Matagorda Bay Learn More

• Nature Conservancy’s ‘Bat Cave’ preserve celebrates 20th anniversary this summer

  MASON, TX
  DATE NEEDED

  Evening flight of 1 million bats provides summer education, entertainment for families Learn More

• Study Underscores Texans' Support for Conservation

  Austin, TX
  April 6, 2009 2009 04 06

  Poll confirms protection of nature still a top priority despite economic downturn Learn More

• Nature Conservancy of Texas seeks public's help tracking spot-tailed earless lizard - a vanishing species

  SAN ANTONIO, TX
  January 28, 2009 2009 01 28

  Scientists and partners seek volunteers to join the search for a Texas native lizard disappearing from much of its former habitat Learn More

• Conservancy Helps Expand Big Bend State Park

  AUSTIN, TX
  

  7,000-acre ranch to be transferred to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Learn More