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April 30, 2008: Laura J. Huffman Named Director of The Nature Conservancy of Texas
Will assume new leadership role following almost two decades of public service to Texans
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217; Paco Felici, 512-784-2375 |
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April 28, 2008: Oyster-bed restoration project to create new habitat for oysters, fish along Texas Coast
Nature Conservancy deposits oyster shell into shallow water as pilot project
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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April 17, 2008: Online 'Carbon Footprint Calculator' helps Texans address global warming for Earth Day
Nature Conservancy calculator shows individuals how personal choices impact worldwide carbon emissions
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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April 09, 2008: Rare South American bird seen at Southmost Preserve near Brownsville
Hundreds of enthusiasts view fork-tailed flycatcher at Nature Conservancy wildlife sanctuary under shadow of proposed border wall
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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April 09, 2008: Rara especie de ave suramericano aparece en la reserva natural Southmost cerca de Brownsville
Cientos de personas observan a pájaro "tijereta sabanera" en el santuario natural que se encuentra en al camino del muro fronterizo propuesto
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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March 18, 2008: Open Preserve Weekend set for April 11-13 at Nature Conservancy’s Independence Creek Preserve
Public invited to camp, fish, hike, swim, watch wildlife
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Kurt Hanna,
(432) 345-6773, khanna@tnc.org or Lisa Wrinkle, lwrinkle@tnc.org
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March 04, 2008: Conservancy helps Austin conserve 3,000 acres
Property protected through purchase of land, conservation easements
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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January 30, 2008: Nature Conservancy protects nearly 50,000 acres in Texas in 2007
Conservation easements with willing private landowners account for most of the land conserved
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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December 05, 2007: Texas director Carter Smith named executive director of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Smith helped expand non-profit's private, public partnerships
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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November 15, 2007: Conservancy buys 6,000 acres to protect lesser prairie chickens in Texas High Plains
Former Fitzgerald Ranch is group's first conservation purchase in the region.
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Niki McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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September 25, 2007: New Public trail opens October 5 at Davis Mountains Preserve
Madera Canyon Hiking Trail will offer views of mountain peaks, Madera Canyon watershed
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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September 25, 2007: Nature Conservancy honors Austin conservationists on October 4
Conservationists honored during 13th annual Conservation Leadership Awards Luncheon. Charlie Robison will provide entertainment for the event.
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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September 25, 2007: Nature Conservancy to honor Houston conservationists on October 24
Conservationists honored during 15th annual Conservation Leadership Awards Luncheon.
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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June 28, 2007: Nature Conservancy donates nature preserve on South Padre Island to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
South Padre Island Preserve’s endangered species will be protected through transfer of land to Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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June 25, 2007: El Paso Corporation donates $50,000 to The Nature Conservancy for South Texas conservation outreach
Work in the Rio Grande Valley
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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May 02, 2007: The Nature Conservancy of Texas opens office in Uvalde
Non-profit group offers assistance to landowners and community for conserving land and water
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Rebecca Flack
830) 591-0006, (210) 823-3060 cell, rflack@tnc.org, The Nature Conservancy of Texas |
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May 02, 2007: Photographs celebrate Texas nature
Images of Nature Conservancy preserves in the Lone Star State to be featured beginning May 12 at William Campbell Contemporary Art
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217, William and Pam Campbell, (817) 737-9566,wcca@flash.net; William Campbell Contemporary Art |
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April 27, 2007: Nature Conservancy volunteer Rick Norwood wins Texas Environmental Excellence Award from TCEQ
Award earned for development of database for monitoring
endangered songbirds at Fort Hood
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Niki F. McDaniel
nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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March 05, 2007: Nature Conservancy pilot project to protect seagrass for sport fish in upper Laguna Madre
Voluntary boat lanes help prevent ‘prop scarring,’ preserve fish nurseries
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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February 09, 2007: The Nature Conservancy of Texas honors biology professor Frank Judd with special award
South Texas scientist is recognized for contributions to natural history and science education
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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January 25, 2007: Lake O' the Pines water to be released for environmental flows study in Big Cypress Bayou and Caddo
Pioneering project will help determine methods to ensure adequate water for people and wildlife
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 or Rick Lowerre, 512-469-6000, rl@caddolake.us, Caddo Lake Institute |
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January 09, 2007: Nature Conservancy offers day hiking January 20
Davis Mountains Preserve
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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January 09, 2007: National Park Service, Nature Conservancy to expand longleaf pine restoration efforts at Big Thicket
Expansion of pilot project will use environmentally sensitive timber harvesting of non-native trees to pay for restoring majestic longleaf pine forest
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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December 19, 2006: Invasive cactus moth threatens prickly pear, agriculture and wildlife
Texans are asked to keep an eye out for caterpillars
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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December 14, 2006: Mad Island Marsh Christmas Bird Count
No. 1 for a full decade?
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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November 03, 2006: The Nature Conservancy presents Fred and Loucille Dahmer Conservation Award to Paul Fortune
Karnack native receives award for commitment to conserving Caddo Lake
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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November 03, 2006: Nature Conservancy launches Pedernales River Project
Conservation group opens Johnson City office to provide outreach to landowners
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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October 02, 2006: Caddo Lake ecological-flows workshop set for Oct. 3 and 4
Scientists, water managers, community members pioneer methodology
for means to ensure adequate water for people and wildlife
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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September 28, 2006: Planned giving seminars for professionals set for Nov. 16 and 17
Financial and estate planners, CPAs and attorneys can earn credits
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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September 28, 2006: Davis Mountains Land Management Field Day set for Oct. 7
Nature Conservancy hosts free program on controlling invasive brush in grasslands for area landowners, land managers
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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September 28, 2006: Nature Conservancy's Conservation Leadership Awards to honor City of Austin and Travis County
Conservancy President Steve McCormick will give keynote address;
Jimmy LaFave will provide music
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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September 06, 2006: Trail dedication held at Southmost Preserve
Trail dedication held at Southmost Preserve; General Motors funding provides new boardwalk and viewing platform
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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May 19, 2006: Kresge Foundation awards $750,000 to Nature Conservancy of Texas
Funding will support education, outreach centers at gulf coast, Davis Mountains
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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May 19, 2006: Nature Conservancy announces acquisition of parkland for San Marcos
Roger's Ridge 251-acre tract will protect San Marcos Springs
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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April 07, 2006: Nature Conservancy of Texas to host Iraan/Sheffield Kid Fish at Independence Creek Preserve
Kids invited to fish, swim, watch wildlife
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Lisa Wrinkle
(432) 345-6773 or lwrinkle@tnc.org |
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April 03, 2006: Family donates conservation easement on 10,000-acre South Texas ranch to The Nature Conservancy
Six generations of historic Fair Oaks Ranch heritage to be preserved
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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March 09, 2006: Nature Conservancy of Texas receives Chevrolet truck from GM
Nature Conservancy takes ownership of 2005 Chevrolet Silverado crew cab
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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March 08, 2006: Nature Conservancy staff member to share expertise on planned giving
Kay Simpson will speak to Planned Giving Council of San Antonio on March 22
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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March 08, 2006: Nature Conservancy to offer free camping and events at Davis Mountains Preserve March 16-20
Open weekend offered at preserve
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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February 24, 2006: Nature Conservancy receives $1.5 million from Brown Foundation
Grant will support expansion, scientific study of Davis Mountains Preserve in West Texas
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Niki F. McDaniel
Senior Media Relations Manager, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, 210-224-8774, ext. 217 |
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August 09, 2005: Dual photography exhibits to celebrate nature
Nature Conservancy, Blue Star to present companion exhibits September 2-October 9 as part of Fotoseptiembre
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Niki Frances McDaniel
210-224-8774, ext. 217, nmcdaniel@tnc.org
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July 08, 2005: Nature Conservancy announces $1 million donation from Nestlé Waters to preserve threatened waters
Caddo Lake will benefit from water flow management studies
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Niki Frances McDaniel
210-224-8774, ext. 217, nmcdaniel@tnc.org
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December 01, 2004: Nature Conservancy creates Las Estrellas Preserve in Starr County
Endangered star cactus protected on 415-acre former ranch
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Lisa Williams
digital pager (956) 384-5740, lwilliams@tnc.org or Niki F. McDaniel,(210) 224-8774, x 217, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, The Nature Conservancy of Texas
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November 10, 2004: GM pledges $100,000 to Davis Mountains Preserve
Donation will support Nature Conservancy’s recent land acquisition
and Madera Canyon interpretive nature trail project.
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Niki F. McDaniel
(210) 224-8774, x 217, nmcdaniel@tnc.org, The Nature Conservancy of Texas
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November 10, 2004: Images for Conservation Fund Photography Contest
Hill Country landowners could win cash in photo contest. Wildlife habitat sought as backdrop for renowned nature photographers.
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Sam Mason, Executive Director
(956) 381-1264, icfprotour@aol.com |
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July 01, 2004: Nature Conservancy buys 10,000 acres in Davis Mountains
Land will be added to Davis Mountains Preserve; interpretive nature trail planned
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Niki McDaniel
(210) 224-8774, ext. 217, nmcdaniel@tnc.org |
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April 20, 2004: On Earth Day, The Nature Conservancy of Texas celebrates 40 years of saving Texas' great places
Land conserved for wildlife in the Lone Star State approaches 1 million acres
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Niki McDaniel
(210) 224-8774, ext. 217, nmcdaniel@tnc.org |
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April 19, 2004: Bipartisan national poll shows strong voter support for clean air, water and land protection issues
Willingness to pay for conservation measures widespread
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Jim Petterson
The Nature Conservancy, 303-541-0369; jpetterson@tnc.org or
Tim Ahern, Trust for Public Land, 415-495-4014, ext. 425;
tim.ahern@tpl.org
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January 21, 2004: Nature Conservancy receives Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for coastal conservation-education programs
Children and adults to learn about ecology in classrooms and outdoors
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Niki F. McDaniel
Phone: (210) 224-8774, ext. 217
E-mail: nmcdaniel@tnc.org |
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January 21, 2004: Partnership created between Texas A&M-Commerce, The Nature Conservancy
Partnership will study wildlife conservation at new nature preserve - University students will explore ecology and offer community educational outreach
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Niki F. McDaniel
Phone: (210) 224-8774, ext. 217
E-mail: nmcdaniel@tnc.org |
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December 09, 2003: Nature Conservancy launches Blanco River Project
Nature Conservancy launches Blanco River Project and opens local office in Wimberley, Texas
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Steve Jester
The Nature Conservancy of Texas, Steve Jester, (512) 847-0790, sjester@tnc.org |
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July 10, 2003: Nature Conservancy purchases 87,000 acres
Largest private conservation deal in state will safeguard the headwaters of the Devils River
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Niki Frances McDaniel
Phone: (210) 224-8774, ext. 217
E-mail: nmcdaniel@tnc.org |
