For the past quarter century, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has played a vital role in conserving the lands and waters of Texas through private philanthropy.  More than 200,000 acres have been protected, an area that’s larger than some countries!

Philanthropy was critical to the successful acquisition of the stunning 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch along the Texas coast, the most important coastal land initiative in decades. A portion of the property is now a wildlife management area, forever conserving habitat for hundreds of species, including the endangered whooping crane. The remaining portion of the property will one day become a state park.

 

 

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Matagorda Peninsula has been the target of conservation efforts since the 1980s, and TPWF plays a pivotal role in connecting funders who seek to conserve Texas’ sensitive coastal resources to opportunities for impactful investment. TPWF has provided matching funds and low-cost interim financing to acquire over 6,100 acres of pristine barrier habitat on Matagorda Peninsula. The newly acquired acreage is permanently conserved as part of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Matagorda Peninsula Coastal Management Area.

In 2010, a pristine stretch of the Devils River was saved from development forever after a private fundraising effort brought in $10 million, which was leveraged with $4 million in state and federal funds. Nearly 18,000 acres of biologically diverse and culturally significant land in Val Verde County were conserved, including 10 miles of frontage along the Devils River.

Are you ready to join us?

Together, we can ensure the vitality of our lands, waters, and wildlife for the benefit of all Texans.

Stewardship News

New Foundation Launches $20 Million Texas Land Conservation Fund

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2024 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org New Foundation Launches $20 Million Texas Land Conservation Fund Thanks to a $20 million commitment from The Horizon…

Meet Amy Allen: TPWF’s new Philanthropy and Stewardship Officer

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Amy Allen has been nurtured by nature her entire life. She grew up in Austin, Texas, and has enjoyed an outdoor lifestyle with her family and friends since she was…

Mason Mountain WMA Adds Acreage for Wildlife Habitat

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Media contact for TPWF: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Mason Mountain WMA Adds Acreage for Wildlife Habitat TPWF Facilitates Quick Land Purchase in Fast-Developing Central…

TPWF Program Helps Buffer Protected Lands from Development

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2022 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org TPWF Program Helps Buffer Protected Lands from Development New program supports its first conservation easement, forever protecting land…

H-E-B Partners with TPWF to Enhance Conservation in Texas

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2022 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org H-E-B Partners with TPWF to Enhance Conservation in Texas Thanks to a new partnership with H-E-B, Texas Parks…

H-E-B partners with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation to help conserve and protect Texas

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Phillips 66 Donations Enhance Outdoor Experiences Across Texas

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2022 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Phillips 66 Donations Enhance Outdoor Experiences Across Texas Thanks to the generosity of Phillips 66, visitor experiences at…

Remainder of Powderhorn Ranch Donated to TPWD

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2021 Media contact: Lydia Saldaña 817.851.5729 lsaldana@tpwf.org Remainder of Powderhorn Ranch Donated to TPWD Pristine coastal tract to become a Texas State Park in the…

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