Storm Beryl Alert
In anticipation of storm Beryl, TPWD is closing some coastal sites, opening camping spaces to shelter evacuees and preparing personnel and resources to assist with search and rescue operations. The latest on storm Beryl's impacts to TPWD sites are posted to our media page. For park closure updates, see the Texas State Parks Alert Map.
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved a 2012 budget that reflects a 21.5 percent cut in Texas Parks and Wildlife Department funding over the next two years. The agency is trying to limit impacts on the public involving state parks, fisheries and wildlife, and leaders say there are ways people can help.
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved $5.6 million in competitive grants for city and county parks across the state. Commissioners chose 12 out of 52 eligible grant requests for outdoor recreation facilities funding.
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday meeting in Austin put its stamp of approval on the transfer of Sebastopol House State Historic Site to the City of Seguin.
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department suggests setting aside your everyday stresses and frustrations, and spending a relaxing fall weekend camping under the watchful eyes of outdoor experts. More than 1,700 families already have experienced the Texas Outdoor Family program that is helping family members reconnect with each other and experience many of the natural wonders that make Texas a special place.
AUSTIN – What do citizens think of the park systems in Texas? What kinds of outdoor recreational opportunities do they want? The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking input from local stakeholders about the future of park systems in the state.
Reefing operations began in Port Mansfield last week in a joint project between the Coastal Conservation Association, Habitat Today for Fish Tomorrow and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
AUSTIN – With only a few weeks left until kids are back in school, the chance for a summertime visit to a Texas state park is dwindling. And, while some state parks report slowing visitation, dropping lake levels, trickling rivers and parched vegetation and wildlife due to the persistent drought and heat, others are faring quite well and are continuing to draw crowds seeking recreational opportunities in the great outdoors.
HOUSTON – Restoration of 290 acres of bald cypress swamp, bottomland hardwood forest and savannah began on June 1 at Sheldon Lake State Park on the northeast side of Houston.
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will accept input into the proposed transfer of Sebastopol House State Historic Site to the City of Seguin at a public meeting to be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 28. The meeting will be held at the historic site, 704 Zorn St.
AUSTIN – Natural resource trustees are planning early restoration to start addressing impacts to natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and they’re welcoming ideas for specific restoration and conservation projects in Texas.