Texan by Nature (TxN) Conservation Wrangler is an accelerator program for the best Texan-led conservation projects occurring in the state. We select up to six projects each year that are science-based and demonstrate a positive Return on Conservation for people, prosperity, and natural resources. As part of the program, TxN produces a professional video for each project. We recently wrapped up the production of our 2020 videos and are excited to share all of them below.
Texas Brigades
Texas Brigades educates and empowers youth with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship to become conservation ambassadors for a sustained natural resource legacy. With a vision of creating “conservation leaders in every community,” Texas Brigades provides educational programming and leadership development for adolescents through three conservation-driven, statewide programs. Learn more…
Trinity River Crew
In 2018, Groundwork Dallas (GWD) launched the Groundwork Dallas Conservation Corps, a summer youth employment program. This annual seven-week job training opportunity provides teens with environmental career experience. Using this successful program as a model, GWD and Trinity Park Conservancy (TPC) have created a formal partnership to develop the Trinity River Crew. The Trinity River Crew educates and inspires the next generation of environmental leaders while enhancing conservation efforts throughout 10,000 acres of the Trinity River Corridor. Learn more…
Texas Children in Nature
Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) is a collaborative network of over 500 partners dedicated to connecting children and families with nature in Texas. TCiN’s mission is to ensure equitable access and connection to nature for children in Texas. To achieve this mission, TCiN’s drives collaboration within its statewide network to provide better access to resources, best practices, and nature-based programming. Learn more…
Exploration Green Conservancy
Exploration Green Conservancy is a volunteer-driven nonprofit in Southeast Houston, dedicated to maintaining and enhancing Exploration Green, an innovative flood mitigation solution and recreation area that was formerly a 200-acre defunct golf course. Exploration Green provides stormwater detention for 500 million gallons of water, protecting over 2,000 nearby homes and businesses from seasonal flooding. This area also serves as a nature preserve and recreation area with six miles of trails and two athletic fields for community use. Learn more…
Respect Big Bend
Respect Big Bend (RBB) is a collaborative coalition, conceived and launched by the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. RBB brings together and empowers government, philanthropy, communities, academia, landowners, and industry leaders as part of a regional stakeholder process focused on responsible energy development in the Greater Big Bend Region. RBB’s goals are to educate, inform, and provide resources to all stakeholders with the goal of avoiding, reducing, and mitigating impacts on communities, land, and water. The result of RBB’s work is a comprehensive conservation and responsible energy development report for 31,748 square miles, that will provide data-based resources for over 80,000 Texans to make informed energy development decisions. Learn more…
Paso del Norte Trail
The Paso del Norte Trail, once completed, will be a regionally significant landmark that promotes active transportation, preserves the history and culture of the region, highlights the Rio Grande river, supports economic development and ecotourism, provides educational and volunteer opportunities, and makes healthy living the easy choice for the unique, binational community of El Paso. Once completed, this 60+ mile trail will span El Paso County. Learn more…
To view all Conservation Wranglers and learn more about the program, click here.