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Grassland Gains for the Pecos Watershed
TPWF is honored to be the beneficiary of funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)* and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service** as part of The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative.
The program, which began in 2017, is dedicated to restoring and sustaining healthy rivers, streams and grasslands that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos River watershed of southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. Over the last nine years, NFWF funding has made it possible for TPWF to partner with TPWD, University Lands, and a number of private landowners to restore and expand grassland habitat in Northern Hudspeth County, one of the last strongholds for native grasslands in the Trans-Pecos region.
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In the last year alone, our partners on the ground treated more than 22,700 acres, representing the largest single treatment in the nine-year history of the Trans-Pecos effort. To date, more than 80,000 acres have been restored, a momentous milestone and welcome boon to pronghorn populations and myriad grassland bird species that rely on the Pecos River and the surrounding native grassland habitat for sustenance and survival.
Learn more about The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative.
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* The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Government or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and its funding sources. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government, or the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation or its funding sources.
** This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement numbers 82187 and 85532. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition, any reference to specific grants or types of products or services does not constitute or imply an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for those products or services. |
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Turn the Tide for a Trash-Free Gulf this May
The Gulf Trust is back at it this May with its 2nd Annual Trash Free Gulf Initiative bringing together thousands of volunteers across Texas to protect our precious watersheds.
This year, the Gulf Trust has once again partnered with Presenting Sponsor H‑E‑B's Our Texas, Our Future, plus Supporting Sponsors Mender and Yogi Bins, conservation partners TPWF, Keep Texas Beautiful, and local organizations to carry out a statewide cleanup encompassing every major watershed and stretch of coastline.
Cleanups will take place throughout May, with volunteers cleaning up Texas’ watersheds and raising awareness for healthy streams, rivers, lakes, bays, and oceans. As part of this multi-year effort, cleanup partners will continue to collect data on the type and volume of trash collected to support solutions that address the root causes of excessive litter. In 2025, the Gulf Trust and partners recruited 2,100 volunteers across 45 cleanups to collect nearly 34,000 pounds of trash. In 2026, they aim to recruit 2,800 volunteers, conduct upwards of 60 cleanups, and collect 45,000 pounds of litter before it can reach the Gulf.
Volunteer registration is now open, so find a cleanup near you. We encourage all Texans to join us to help turn the tide on trash by keeping our waters clean.
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Wild Thumb: Inspiring Tens of Thousands of Texans!
Thank you, Texas, for giving TPWF’s new Wild Thumb app two thumbs up! Since it debuted earlier this spring, more than 20,000 people have downloaded Wild Thumb, the only native planting app made just for Texas. And to date, users have plotted and planned over 13,000 planting projects using Wild Thumb’s interactive design tool. Here are just a few of the many garden designs users have created this spring, which we can’t wait to see take root.
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With Wild Thumb, you can create natural curb appeal for your outdoor space that doubles as meaningful habitat for pollinators. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, the free app helps you select the best native plants or seed mixes for your region. It’s all part of TPWF’s Pollinators & Prairies program, which is powered by Presenting Sponsor H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future and Contributing Sponsor Phillips 66.
20,000+ Texans can’t be wrong—download the app today, and let’s grow wild.
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TPWF’s Conservation Scholarship Window is Open
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, TPWF is able to offer two scholarship opportunities to support deserving students as they pursue their undergraduate and graduate degrees in conservation-related fields. The application window for the following scholarships is now open, and the deadline for submissions is Monday, June 8, 2026:
The Women in Conservation Science Scholarship: Advancing conservation by encouraging and supporting female undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies related to natural resource conservation. Thanks to the generosity of its benefactors, the Women in Conservation Science Scholarship will help ensure that women are on the forefront of fields dedicated to stewarding, conserving, and protecting the natural resources that Texans rely on and enjoy.
The Brady and W.K. Boyd Conservation Scholarship: Advancing conservation through education for graduating high school students and current college students. The fund was established to honor the memories of Brady M. Boyd (1991-2014) and Walter K. Boyd IV (1979-2017), two brothers who were avid hunters and anglers. Thanks to the generosity of its benefactors, the Brady and W.K. Boyd Conservation Scholarship will help ensure that the brightest and most dedicated individuals, regardless of their financial means, can pursue a career in conservation.
Know someone who may be a perfect candidate? Help spread the word and help grow Texas’ bench of future conservation leaders, one scholar at a time!
Learn more about scholarship guidelines, requirements, and eligibility information.
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Become a TPWF Member Today and Help Keep Texas Wild
From enhancing and restoring grassland habitat in the Pecos River Watershed to helping ensure a Trash Free Gulf, TPWF Members play a key role in the many stories we share with you each month.
With your help, we have permanently protected more than 225,000 acres in our ongoing quest to conserve the wild places that make Texas so undeniably Texas. Behind every acre conserved, every species supported, every new goal realized is the collective support of TPWF members—proving time and again that the single most important factor in our work is you.
Join TPWF today! Help us conserve our wild things and wild places today so future Texans can experience this same wonder generations from now.
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