In Gulf of Mexico waters near Port O’Connor, the future of coastal fishing and diving is bright. The Keeping it Wild and Shell Oil artificial reefs are located in a 381-acre area just six miles offshore. The new reefs are improving the nearshore marine environment while increasing angler and diver access to the resources they love. Hundreds of thousands of anglers and divers travel offshore each year for the recreational opportunities the reefs create.

TPWF is also working to restore what was once a sea of grassland across the state. Grassland habitat is the most threatened habitat type in North America, and here in Texas it is home to some of Texas’ most iconic species, including quail and monarch butterflies. Fortunately, TPWF supports the Grassland Restoration Incentive Program, which provides funding for private landowners to engage in grassland habitat restoration.