Flood Impact Alert
As floodwaters recede across the state, conditions remain dynamic. Learn about the impact of flooding on state parks, wildlife and lost vessels.
AUSTIN — The Society for Range Management (SRM) recognized the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program with its Outstanding Achievement Award for commitment to community engagement.
HUNTSVILLE — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Bat Conservation International and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will be hosting a family-friendly “Living Near Bats” workshop May 17.
AUSTIN- Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on a still-to-be determined date in July.
AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.
AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award as part of the annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards.
AUSTIN— The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, hit the road once again and headed to Blanco State Park as part of its 50-year trek to every state park. The time capsule, which houses one object from every state park and support program, went on display at Abilene State Park in November.
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will host a virtual public meeting to present information regarding proposed amendments to the Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (COM) Fee Rule and the COM program rule regarding allowable parentage of triploid oysters used for mariculture purposes in Texas.
AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are taking accessibility to the next level with the addition of nine motorized track wheelchairs, offering visitors new ways to explore trails and outdoor spaces.
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication recently to celebrate the completion of two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA).