National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
AUSTIN – This Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds boaters to stay safe on the water.
TPWD News Releases
May 23, 2016
Texas Nature Challenge Encourages Kids to Explore the Outdoors
AUSTIN – Take your family on a journey this spring and summer to some of the coolest outdoor sites in Texas, including 14 state parks across the state. By participating in this year’s Texas Nature Challenge, families or teams visit certain sites throughout the state and record what they see, do or make.
May 20, 2016
Blue Mountain Peak Ranch Named 2016 Leopold Conservation Award Winner
AUSTIN – When Richard Taylor and his late wife, Sally, moved to Texas in 2001 and bought land in the heart of Mason County, they knew their work was cut out. The land, which had been overgrazed and overworked for years, was in desperate need of restoration. Fifteen years later, the Taylors’ dedication to habitat and wildlife conservation has earned their Blue Mountain Peak Ranch recognition as the 2016 Leopold Conservation Award recipient for Texas.
Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain and Dry” to Protect Texas Lakes from Invasive Zebra Mussels
AUSTIN — Bolstered by record funding from the Texas Legislature, a multi-partner coalition of river authorities, cities and nonprofits is stepping up the war against invasive species, including one of the worst noxious aquatic pests—zebra mussels.
May 19, 2016
Texas State Parks Reservation System Makes Changes Regarding Transfer Policy
AUSTIN— A new policy being implemented to the Texas State Parks Reservation System aims to provide greater access to high demand facilities.
Night Skies Photography Workshops Slated for Enchanted Rock SNA
FREDERICKSBURG – It’s true what June Hershey and Don Swander wrote in the iconic Texas song, “the stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.” Home to beautiful skies, landscapes, unique wildlife and diverse vegetation, Texas State Parks are visually appealing to both the eyes and lens.
Game Warden Field Notes, May 19, 2016
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
May 16, 2016
Big Time Texas Hunts Entries Now on Sale
AUSTIN— The upcoming hunting seasons may still be months away, but it’s never too early to start making plans and with the Big Time Texas Hunts program that process can begin immediately.
Game Warden Tweet-Along set for National Safe Boating Week
AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens will conduct their fifth virtual patrol ride-along via Twitter on May 21, the opening day of National Safe Boating Week.
May 12, 2016
Learn To Fish at Texas State Parks
AUSTIN— Cast a line for the first time during upcoming Go Fish events this month at several Texas State Parks. These free workshops teach the basics of fishing and are open to the public.