Land Stewardship

water running through Edward's plateau
July 2011 Issue

Protecting Magical Hill Country Spring Jacob's Well

The power and irresistible draw of Jacob's Well inspire protection of the cave and springs.

Story by Joe Nick Patoski
A man walks down a leaf covered trail surrounded by tall trees
October 2010 Issue

Writers Give Texas Nature the Literary Treatment

Texas writers captivate nature lovers with imagery and history.

Story by Kathryn Hunter
Padre Island Beach - man fishing at sunrise
June 2010 Issue

The Ballad of Billy Sandifer, Coastal Protector of Padre Island

Vietnam vet finds new life of coastal conservation.

Story and photos by John Jefferson
A sign for the King Ranch Museum
May 2010 Issue

Caesar Kleberg Was a Ranching and Conservation Pioneer

With sprawling King Ranch, Kleberg became a leader in Texas wildlife management.

Story by Eileen Mattei
J. David Bamberger siting on a wagon wheel bench in a feild with his dog.
November 2009 Issue

Repairing Mother Nature: J. David Bamberger

Leopold Conservation Award Winner turns ‘worst ranch in Texas’ into conservation showcase

Story by Tom Harvey
Person walking on a bridge in the swampy land of the Sabine River
September 2003 Issue

The Blue Elbow: There's Magic in This Texas Swamp

History and mystery meet at this cypress-lined bend of the Sabine River.

Story by Chester Moore Jr.
Texas wetlands
September 2002 Issue

Cattle And Cotton Once Ruled This Ranch — Now, It's Crawdads

The owners of the ranch won the 2002 Lone Star Land Steward Award for their excellent management.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Aerial view of Mesa and valley within the Texas panhandle
July 2002 Issue

The Ogallala: A Hidden Lake in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle

Stretching up the continent is the largest aquifer in North America.

Story by Elmer Kelton
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