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San Jacinto Archeologists Reunite Woman with Lost Ring


History buffs scouring the San Jacinto Battleground for remnants of the famous 1836 battle find long-lost class ring and, amazingly, the original owner. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/san_jacinto_battleground/

Biologists Prepare for Oil Spill


Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists are working their way down the state's coastline collecting environmental samples so that a baseline record is available to gauge any impact in Texas from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The effort is part of a plan developed by multiple natural resource trustee agencies in coordination with BP. More oil spill info. at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/site/emergency/oil_spill/

Louisiana Pelicans Released in Texas


Several rehabilitated brown pelicans and 1 Forrester tern were transported from Louisiana to the Aransas National Wildife Refuge near Rockport. The birds were banded and released. So far there are no known direct impacts of the oil spill on the Texas coast. For more on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/site/emergency/

Giant Salvinia Campaign


Get a behind-the-scenes look at a public service announcement about the threat of giant salvinia, an invasive plant that's choking Texas waters. See the PSA at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Mf95GDGjg. Learn more at http://www.texasinvasives.org/

Invasive Species in Caddo Lake, Texas


Non-native plants are invading Caddo Lake in east Texas, threatening the health of native plants and wildlife. Texas Parks and Wildlife takes a look at what biologists and the local community are doing to fight giant salvinia and water hyacinth. For more information, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/invasives/

Port Arthur Oil Spill


[cc] Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists report from "ground zero" of the oil spill in Port Arthur as they assess the environmental impact and rescue an oiled pelican. Also visit the wildlife rehab trailer where an oiled cormorant gets a good cleaning

Crab Trap Removal Volunteers


[cc] Crabbing is a multi-million dollar industry in Texas. However, lost or abandoned crab traps can cause problems for anglers and wildlife. Every year volunteers help Texas Parks and Wildlife remove the unsightly and potentially dangerous metal traps from the state's bays. For information about volunteering, see https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/water/conservation/Crab_trap/Crab_trap.phtml

Recovery of Cold-Stunned Green Sea Turtles 2010


A January cold snap impacted record numbers of green sea turtles along the Texas coast. State and federal agencies, along with a network of volunteers, recovered over 425 turtles, of which 153 were rescued alive. The live turtles were taken to various facilities for observation and care. For more on the threatened green sea turtle, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/greentur/

Sea Turtles Rescued From The Cold


[cc] Sudden cold snaps can have devastating effects on sea turtles in the Gulf. This story from Jan. 2007 explores the rescue efforts, similar to what's happening in the record sea turtle devastation of Jan. 2010. For more info., see http://tinyurl.com/y86rwmm

Unlawfully Captured Harris' Hawks Returned to Texas


[cc] A pair of Harris' Hawks, unlawfully captured in Texas and transported to North Carolina, are returned to their home in south Texas thanks to Operation Game Thief. Learn about Operation Game Thief, Texas' "crime stoppers" for wildlife, at http://www.ogttx.com/

Texas Game Warden Academy Groundbreaking


[cc] Until recently, the Texas Game Warden Academy was headquartered in a converted warehouse in downtown Austin. Cadets had to travel offsite for specialized training. But now, thanks to a public-private partnership, Texas Parks and Wildlife has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art training center in rural Hamilton County. For more information on Texas game wardens, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/warden/

Heroes on the Water


[cc] A story from 1/08 about The Kayak Anglers Society of America, an organization that provides free fishing trips to wounded veterans. These vets take a break from their stay at the Brooke Army Medical Center to enjoy an outing at Blanco State Park. For more information, visit www.KayakAnglersSA.org.

Fun Ways to Cool Off This Summer


Don't let the hot Texas summers keep you trapped indoors. Here are ways you can have fun outside and stay cool at the same time. It'll cost a lot less than running your air conditioner full blast! For more information on outdoor fun, visit http://lifesbetteroutside.tpwd.state.tx.us/