/tags/conservation conservation en-US Copyright Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:13:00 GMT /news/2025-08-07/garland-preservation-spring-creek-forest-sewer Crews cleared a section of the roughly 125-year-old forest to access a sewer line during maintenance earlier this year. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:13:00 GMT /news/2025-08-07/garland-preservation-spring-creek-forest-sewer Priscilla Rice /environment-nature/2023-08-04/wild-about-dfw-north-texas-nature-guide-tells-us-what-to-see-and-why-its-here "Wild DFW" author and naturalist Amy Martin's new book is a guide to the rich biodiversity of the area: "The urban ecosystem is where the future lies." Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:28:03 GMT /environment-nature/2023-08-04/wild-about-dfw-north-texas-nature-guide-tells-us-what-to-see-and-why-its-here Jerome Weeks /2022-12-01/fort-worth-moves-to-buy-space-along-lake-arlington-as-part-of-conservation-program Following a surge of funds from the May bond election, Fort Worth’s open space conservation program is making moves to preserve land throughout the city. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:40:32 GMT /2022-12-01/fort-worth-moves-to-buy-space-along-lake-arlington-as-part-of-conservation-program Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2022-07-11/in-a-conservation-victory-45-endangered-sea-turtles-hatch-on-texas-beach-make-it-to-the-wate The presence of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtles on an inland beach inside Matagorda Bay is exciting for conservationists who have seen survival rates fall in the past decade. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:12:35 GMT /texas-news/2022-07-11/in-a-conservation-victory-45-endangered-sea-turtles-hatch-on-texas-beach-make-it-to-the-wate Shelly Brisbin /environment-nature/2021-09-28/dallas-says-lights-out-to-help-birds-migrate-through-texas About 80% of North American migratory birds make their journey at night. But bright city lights can distract them and lead to building collisions. During peak fall, migration leaders in major cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin and Fort Worth are stepping in to help. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:15:22 GMT /environment-nature/2021-09-28/dallas-says-lights-out-to-help-birds-migrate-through-texas Alejandra Martinez /environment-nature/2020-12-21/rep-haalands-nomination-as-interior-secretary-signals-a-new-era-say-environmental-leaders Rep. Deb Haaland's historic nomination for interior secretary has many environmental advocates excited. They say her nomination will usher in a new age where environmental justice takes center stage. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 23:00:50 GMT /environment-nature/2020-12-21/rep-haalands-nomination-as-interior-secretary-signals-a-new-era-say-environmental-leaders Elizabeth Myong /texas-news/2016-12-14/a-dallas-conservationist-is-helping-save-the-worlds-tigers-by-decoding-their-voices A North Texas program is participating in conservation efforts of big cats around the world by understanding the voices of tigers. Courtney Dunn works… Wed, 14 Dec 2016 23:06:37 GMT /texas-news/2016-12-14/a-dallas-conservationist-is-helping-save-the-worlds-tigers-by-decoding-their-voices Justin Martin /government/2015-07-22/state-agency-considers-1-billion-in-future-water-projects The drought’s over for now, but not statewide needs for more water. The Texas Water Development Board votes Thursday (7/23) on loans for projects that… Wed, 22 Jul 2015 23:20:00 GMT /government/2015-07-22/state-agency-considers-1-billion-in-future-water-projects Sam Baker /education/2015-04-27/cochran-elementary-gets-a-garden-makeover-no-water-necessary An elementary school in Dallas is tearing up their grass courtyard, and turning it into a garden of native plant that don’t need a sprinkler system.… Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:39:56 GMT /education/2015-04-27/cochran-elementary-gets-a-garden-makeover-no-water-necessary Dianna Douglas /texas-news/2013-03-19/environment-texas-spend-more-money-to-save-more-water A Texas environmental group wants state lawmakers to spend more on water conservation programs as a key way to ensure the state has enough water for a… Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:13:58 GMT /texas-news/2013-03-19/environment-texas-spend-more-money-to-save-more-water BJ Austin