Conservation
Four Years After Oil Spill, Restoration Projects Are Underway
Federal funding targets ecosystems along the Gulf affected by The Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Connie Hagar: First Lady of Texas Birders
Her 35 years of Rockport field notes reshaped what ornithologists knew about migration.
Citizen Scientists Use iNaturalist to Aid Conservation
Citizen scientists play a role in conservation by reporting wildlife sightings.
Mussels and Fish Reveal Conditions of Rivers and Streams
For waterways, these animals are the proverbial canaries in the coal mine.
Oyster Reefs and Salt Marshes: Hurricane Ike’s Hidden Damage
TPWD leads efforts to restore oyster reefs and salt marshes after the 2008 hurricane.
Lasers Remove Graffiti From Ancient Rock Art at Hueco Tanks
Conservators calibrated the beam to strip spray paint without touching the pigment beneath.
America's Sea: The Future of the Gulf
We all have a stake in the future of the Gulf of Mexico.
Protecting Magical Hill Country Spring Jacob's Well
The power and irresistible draw of Jacob's Well inspire protection of the cave and springs.
Walter Fondren lll: A Legion of Legacies
From football to fishing, coastal conservationist Walter Fondren III always went the extra yard.
Saving the Endangered Houston Toad
A ‘head start’ project could give the endangered Houston toad a helping hand – and a kiss
