TPWD’s Top 10 Conservation News Stories of 2010
Editors Note: Here’s a summary of the top news stories of 2010. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s online news archive.
TPWD News Releases
Dec. 29, 2010
Dec. 22, 2010
Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 22, 2010
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Dec. 20, 2010
TPW Commission Approves Devils River Land Acquisition
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Monday authorized the acquisition of nearly 18,000 acres of biologically diverse and culturally significant land in Val Verde County with 10 miles of frontage along the pristine Devil’s River by leveraging $4 million in public dollars with more than $10 million in private donations.
Dec. 9, 2010
Dallas Safari Club Tops $750K in 5 Years for Texas Projects
DALLAS — Since 2006, Dallas Safari Club (DSC) has granted more than $750,000 in funding for wildlife and habitat conservation, youth and public education, and hunter advocacy programs within the state of Texas.
Dec. 7, 2010
Search Under Way In 8-Year-Old Boating Fatality Case
BURNET – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens have executed an evidentiary search warrant at a rural residence in Burnet County in connection with the department’s ongoing investigation into the 2002 death of Justin Wayne Roberts, who died in a boat crash on Lake Buchanan that injured two others.
Nov. 18, 2010
Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 18, 2010
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Nov. 4, 2010
Game Warden Named Officer of the Year
AUSTIN — Long-time Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Brad Chappell has been recognized as 2010 Texas Midwest Officer of the Year by the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers.
Oct. 27, 2010
Media Advisory: Parks & Wildlife “Ask the Expert” live online chat Nov. 4
AUSTIN – Unsure about a game law? Need some tips for deer season? On Thursday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m., state game wardens and wildlife biologists will be online for a live Q&A with sportsmen. Texas hunters making preparations for the opening of hunting seasons can get last-minute questions answered by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff during our first “Ask an Expert” live online chat session.
Oct. 18, 2010
Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 18, 2010
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Sept. 9, 2010
Fish Kill on Lake Fairfield
ATHENS — A major fish kill occurred at Lake Fairfield August 25 through 26, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries biologist Richard Ott.