Land Stewardship

A pile of trash and debris is pushed onto the shore of the beach
May 2025 Issue

Gulf Trust Tackles Coastal Litter Issues

Trash-Free Gulf campaign aims to clean Texas beaches.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Aerial view of a lush green hill country landscape with a small trail and golf cart
April 2025 Issue

For the Love of the Land

A Texas rancher spent decades restoring his property. Now it's a TPWD wildlife management area.

Story by Lydia Saldaña
Aerial view of the MT7 ranch house at sunrise
August/September 2024 Issue

Ranchers Restore Their Own Parcel Of Paradise

MT7 Ranch owners earn stewardship award for work on their land.

Story by Lerrin Johnson
A woman stands by a river looking up
May 2024 Issue

Nature Conservancy Reaches a Milestone

Group has protected 1 million acres in Texas.

close up on a buffalo standing in a field
March 2024 Issue

The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project Is Connecting Native People With Their History and Heritage

Project leader Lucille Contreras hosts camps and events for Native children.

Story by Eva Frederick
Ma Ferguson portrait balck and white sitting in a chair with hands on lap
April 2023 Issue

‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas

Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.

Story by Walt Bailey
Prescribed Burn of overgrowth in Texas woods
January/February 2023 Issue

Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires

Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.

Story by Ben Ikenson
boy standing next to seated woman - black and white photo
January/February 2023 Issue

The History of Mother Neff State Park

More than 100 years ago, the park was of the first in the Texas State Park System

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Kronkosky State Natural Area with a hill in the background an a river running through a field of trees
June 2020 Issue

The Future Looks Bright for Texas State Parks

These five new dream-worthy properties will one day be open to the public.

Story by Louie Bond
Bobcat crouching at the edge of the water with wood in the distance
January/February 2020 Issue

City Cats: Bobcats Are Adapting to Urban Areas

The city might seem to be an unlikely place for a bobcat, but wild cats are finding ways to thrive.

Story by Mary Schmidt
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The October 2024 cover of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, featuring a surfer riding a wave along the Texas Gulf Coast

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