One of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, Texas is rich
in natural treasures. Working with partners, we have conserved more
than 750,000 acres of land and water throughout the state.

What's New

December 1, 2008
From protecting Edwards Aquifer recharge lands to saving the Attwater's prairie chicken from extinction, 2008 was a year of Texas-sized conservation successes. Watch videos, see photos and read more in Conservation Milestones.

November 18, 2008
The Conservancy's purchase of the 7,000-acre Fresno Ranch expands Big Bend State Park and will provide increased public access to a treasured West Texas landscape.

November 14, 2008
San Antonio Mayor, Nature Conservancy announce aquifer protection deals on Gov. Briscoe and Friday family ranches.
October 30, 2008
Massachusetts kids help Texas birds affected by Hurricane Ike. View artwork created by students from The Park School in Brookline, Mass. 

October 29, 2008
Watch videos of leading voices in conservation: Texas director Laura Huffman; lead scientist Dr. M.A. Sanjayan; conservation icon George Bristol.

October 9, 2008
Endangered Attwater's prairie chickens are released on a private ranch in the Refugio-Goliad Prairie. 

September 22, 2008
Nature Conservancy member orbits Earth to promote conservation. Click here for video and to read about his mission.

August 28, 2008
The Conservancy offers help for Texans who want to live "greener" lives. Hear a podcast or download a tip sheet (PDF)

June 13, 2008
Texas City Prairie Preserve on Galveston Bay is the epicenter of the effort to restore the endangered Attwater's prairie chicken to Texas' coastal plains. Read the latest update of the work on the preserve.

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