Join Texas Conservation Alliance...

a dynamic group of individuals and organizations protecting Texas’ rivers, forests, coastlines, wildlife, and other natural habitats.  The Alliance harnesses the energies and experience of Texans from varied backgrounds who share a common interest in protecting our state’s natural resources.   Formerly known as Texas Committee on Natural Resources (TCONR), the Alliance has an exceptional record of accomplishment over its forty-year history.   Texas Conservation Alliance builds grassroots coalitions of conservationists, sportsmen, landowners, advocates for nature tourism and outdoor recreation, business people, timber industry leaders and elected officials to influence public policies that affect the environment and to solve natural resource problems.   We invite individuals and organizations to join the Alliance and help us provide a natural legacy for future generations of Texans!

Our Accomplishments:

The Alliance’s efforts have led to -

• Establishment of four national wildlife refuges in Texas, including the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge
• Protecting Texas’ rivers from unnecessary dams and channelization
• Designation of five wilderness areas in Texas’ national forests
• Creation of the Big Thicket National Preserve and other parks
• Guidelines to protect the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker
• Environmental education programs that provide outdoor experiences for hundreds of youngsters
• Recycling programs in the Dallas area that served as models for other cities
• Many other environmental initiatives

Awards to Texas Conservation Alliance and its Members:                                                                                        

• National Wildlife Federation Lifetime Achievement Award                                                

• Chevron Conservation Award
• Sol Feinstone Environmental Award
• Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award
• Sierra Club Outstanding Achievement Award
• National Audubon Society Centennial Award
• Sportsmen Conservationists of Texas Conservation Group of the Year

                   Texas Conservation Alliance is the State Affiliate  

                                of the National Wildlife Federation.