Stay Tuned, May 9, 2005
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TPWD News Releases
May 9, 2005
May 2, 2005
Lone Star Land Stewards Protect Wild Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Outside the big cities, out where the deer and the antelope still play, the Texas natural landscape is under siege. It’s a slow motion war that gradually frays and fragments the land as human beings expand into what used to be open range.
Genco Opens Battle of San Jacinto Site to Archaeologists
Houston — Texas Genco, LLC has reached an agreement in principle with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to clear the way for archeological research on a parcel of company property believed to contain artifacts from the Battle of San Jacinto.
Flat Out Fishing in Galveston May 7
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Anheuser-Busch, Coastal Conservation Association Texas are holding a special fishing event on Saturday, May 7 in Galveston to help anglers enjoy and succeed in fishing in and around Galveston Bay. Some of Texas’ most recognized fishing experts, outdoors enthusiasts, and scientists will be providing information to all anglers to safely and successfully boat and fish the bay waters of Texas.
Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Program Gets $23,000
AUSTIN, Texas — Supporters of the Attwater’s prairie chicken, which has been an endangered species since 1967, have donated $23,000 this year to the Adopt-A-Prairie Chicken program to help save the bird.
April 25, 2005
7,837 Acres Added to Palo Duro Canyon State Park
AMARILLO, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has arranged to purchase 7,837 acres in Armstrong County to be added on the southeast side of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
TPWD Schedules Public Meetings About Golden Alga
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is holding six public meetings during May near areas hit hardest by golden alga. Agency officials will provide updates on golden alga research projects and discuss fisheries management strategies, as well as solicit public input.
Bass Pro Shops’ Johnny Morris Gives $650,000 to Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS, Texas–Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris presented a check for $650,000 to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center at a banquet in Grapevine April 16.
Stay Tuned, April 25, 2005
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April 18, 2005
Texans Urged To Help Track Hummingbirds
AUSTIN, Texas — For many Texans, the unique opportunity to view some of the 18 species of hummingbirds found in Texas is only as far away as the backyard. Now, experts are asking backyard birders to join a citizen effort to study hummers, plus offering tips to attract the tiny birds.