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The Alliance Proudly Introduces OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Texas Conservation Alliance welcomes organizations who share a common interest in protecting nature for future generations of Texans. As the attached Memorandum of Agreement indicates, Member Organizations share information and, when appropriate, support each other’s efforts (for details, click here). Please contact Texas Conservation Alliance if your organization is interested in being a part of this exciting alliance. organizations, click here.
As a local chapter of Audubon, Audubon Dallas has as its mission to conserve birds and other wildlife, to protect habitat and biodiversity, and to provide education and opportunities for our entire community to observe and appreciate birds and nature. www.audubondallas.org Big Thicket Association: A long-time advocate of the Big Thicket National Preserve, the Big Thicket Association is supporting expansion of the Preserve, helping the National Park Service conduct an inventory of all Preserve species, and addressing state park, wetlands, and other issues. www.bigthicket.org Black Bear Conservation Coalition (East Texas Black Bear Task Force): The mission of the Black Bear Conservation Coalition (formerly named the Black Bear Conservation Committee) is to restore the Louisiana black bear to suitable habitat in its historic range through education, research, and management of habitat and populations. www.bbcc.org Brazos River Conservation Coalition : The Brazos River Conservation Coalition monitors and protects water quality, flora and fauna, and the natural beauty of Lake Granbury and its environs and the Brazos River in Hood County, through information-gathering, education and advocacy. www.brazosriverconservation.org Caddo Lake Institute: Caddo Lake Institute is a non-profit scientific and educational corporation with the mission of protecting the ecological, cultural and economic integrity of Caddo Lake, its associated wetlands and surrounding plant and wildlife habitats. www.caddolakeinstitute.us Camp Tyler Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, owns and operates Camp Tyler, one of America's oldest outdoor learning centers. Our mission is to provide children with premier outdoor learning opportunities. www.camptyler.org
CORE is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Texoma citizens about environmental issues. www.TexomaCORE.org A coalition supporting the study of the Neches River for designation as a National Wild and Scenic River. www.TheNechesRiver.org (coming soon) Dallas Safari Club : Dallas Safari Club is an international non-profit, educational, conservation, and hunter advocacy organization based in Dallas, Texas with an international membership of over 4,000. The club raises and expends funds annually to educate the public and to serve the interests of wildlife, habitat and sportsmen and sportswomen worldwide. The club meets the third Thursday of each month. Visit our website for details. www.biggame.org Dallas Woods and Waters Club : In 1961, the Dallas Woods and Waters Club was organized to provide an environment for education, networking and understanding for those sportsmen and sportswomen that are interested in hunting, fishing and conserving our ever diminishing outdoors. Our organization is dedicated to further the education and experiences of our youth. www.dwwcc.org East Texas Woods and Waters Foundation : Since 1994 ETWWF has provided financial assistance for specific projects such as The Nature Center near Lake Tyler and the Mineola Nature Preserve. The group supports many youth groups and other programs such as Hunters for the Hungry. It has co-sponsored a landowners' management program along with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Tyler Paper dubbed it "the little group that could". Environment Texas is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy group whose mission is to protect air quality, water quality, and open spaces in Texas. Its email network
routinely reaches thousands of people. www.environmenttexas.org Fort Worth Audubon Society: An active chapter of National Audubon, Fort Worth Audubon Society’s mission is to promote awareness, appreciation and understanding of birds and other wildlife while preserving and protecting their natural habitats. www.fwas.org Friends of the Brazos River: Friends of the Brazos is a group of landowners, boaters, anglers and concerned citizens working to restore the ecological integrity and provide recreational opportunities on the Brazos River, with an emphasis on the Brazos between Lakes Granbury and Whitney. www.friendsofthebrazos.org Friends of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge: Friends of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is dedicated to increasing awareness, enjoyment and appreciation of the refuge and to conserving its native fish, wildlife, and plants for the continuing benefit of the American people. www.caddofriends.org Friends of the Neches River: Friends of the Neches River was formed to promote creation of the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge. With the Refuge established, the group is now taking on other initiatives for the Neches, such as obtaining designation as a National Scenic River. Friends of the Nueces River Association: Friends of the Nueces River is a group of landowners, boaters, anglers and concerned citizens who seek to preserve and restore the ecological integrity of the Nueces River and to provide for safe, environmentally responsible use of the river. www.nuecesriver.org Friends United for a Safe Environment (FUSE): FUSE is a Texarkana-based group that focuses on protecting the Sulphur River, addressing local pollution issues, drawing public attention to projects that harm the area's environment, and addressing other area-wide environmental and social issues. Frontera Audubon: Frontera Audubon is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the environment of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. www.fronteraaudubon.org Galveston Bay Foundation: The Galveston Bay Foundation’s mission is to preserve, protect and enhance Galveston Bay -- one of the world's most productive estuaries -- to ensure that the Bay remains a beautiful and productive place for generations to come. www.galvbay.org Greater Caddo Lake Association of Texas: Greater Caddo Lake Association of Texas protects Caddo Lake, its tributaries, and adjacent wetlands by working with the community to conserve, protect, and enhance native fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats. www.caddolakenews.org The Gulf Restoration Network works to unite and empower people to protect the natural resources of the Gulf of Mexico region for future generations. We endeavor to build a unified voice for the health and sustainability of the Gulf. www.healthygulf.org Houston Audubon Society: One of the largest and most active Audubon chapters in the nation, Houston Audubon owns 17 sanctuaries totaling nearly 3,400 acres of critical habitat for shorebirds,
migratory songbirds, waterfowl, and other wildlife. HAS reaches
more than 20,000 children and adults annually through its education programs. www.houstonaudubon.org Houston Canoe Club: Established in 1964, the Houston Canoe Club unites those interested in the safe canoeing and kayaling for the purpose of conservation, pleasure, health, racing and/or exploration. Monthly meetings are in Houston and paddle trips occur all over Texas and beyond. www.houstoncanoeclub.org Houston Safari Club: The Houston Safari Club, founded in 1972, is a non-profit volunteer organization that raises money for preserving the sport of hunting, supporting wildlife conservation and educating the public on hunting and conservation issues. www.houstonsafariclub.org Interfaith Environmental Alliance: IEA is a non-partisan political organization addressing air quality, climate change, environmental justice, recycling, and conservation education of congregations and their families. Current outreach includes setting up grassroots efforts in Harris and Travis counties. www.iea-ntx.org Our Mission: To protect and enhance America's National Parks for present and future generations. "America's national parks are the touchstones of our shared history and culture. In some ways, they represent the soul of the nation. They represent our hopes, our dreams, our struggles. They are our absolute best places. " Tom Kiernan, NPCA President www.npca.org conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of our hunting hertiage. www.nwtf.org Natural Awakenings Magazine: Natural Awakenings Magazine is an East Texas locally-owned franchise focusing on healthy living and a healthy planet. The monthly magazine serves the community with news, calendar events, and articles on health, the environment, and protecting natural resources. www.etxnaturalawakenings.com Outdoor Adventure Club of East Texas: The Outdoor Adventure Club of East Texas is an active twelve-year-old group which enjoys and promotes outdoor recreation such as camping, hiking, canoeing and backpacking. The group meets monthly at 6:30 pm each second Thursday at the TPWD Nature Center in Tyler, TX. (903) 571-1380 or judy_holmes@juno.com Pineywoods Audubon Society: Pineywoods Audubon Society strives to promote awareness, appreciation, and understanding of birds and other wildlife while preserving and protecting the unique habitat of east Texas. www.pineywoodsaudubon.com Plateau Land & Wildlife Management: Plateau Land & Wildlife Management is a private consulting firm of wildlife biologists and registered property tax consultants dedicated to assisting rural landowners in protecting and enhancing their greatest asset, their land. www.plateauwildlife.com Primitive Texas: Primitive Living Skills of Texas practices and teaches primitive wilderness survival skills at several locations across Texas with an emphasis on caretaking of natural habitats. www.PrimitiveTexas.com Quail Unlimited, Texas Council: Texas Council of Quail Unlimited are the Texas Chapters located in Amarillo, Dalhart, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Kingsville, Wichita Fallas, Anna, Huntsville and Abilene. Recreational Fishing Alliance: The mission of the Texas State Chapter of the Recreational Fishing Alliance is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, to protect marine, boat and tackle industry jobs, and to ensure the long-term sustainability of our nation's fisheries. www.joinrfa.org Save Open Space (SOS): Save Open Space fosters protection of natural and scenic features to meet the demands of Dallas' ever-growing regional population. Through events and education, SOS has helped preserve 3,000 acres of natural space for vibrant, sustainable communities. www.saveopenspacedallas.org/index.php Stewardship Aransas: Stewardship Aransas is comprised of leaders from local conservation groups, master gardeners and naturalists, women's and business clubs, and chambers of commerce in the Rockport-Corpus Christi area. It focuses on protecting
habitat for birds and wildlife as the area's population grows. Sulphur River Oversight Society (SOS): SOS is comprised of landowners, timber industry leaders, sportsmen, businesspeople, and conservationists in northeast Texas. Formed in response to proposals to build Marvin Nichols, George
Parkhouse, and other new reservoirs, SOS
has become a political force for protecting the Sulphur River and its wildlife habitat. Texas Association of Bass Clubs: Texas Association of Bass Clubs is dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement thereof with youth involvement for the future of fishing in Texas. TABC is a statewide organization formed by individual members of bass clubs and affiliate members in Texas. www.tabconline.org Texas Black Bass Unlimited: The goals of Texas Black Bass Unlimited are the education of youth and the general public in conservation, the protection of Texas fish and fisheries, propagation of freshwater fish, and improvement of water quality in Texas lakes, rivers, and streams. www.tbbu.com Texas Gulf Coast Stewards: TGCS ® is a non-profit, marine conservation organization, founded in 2006 for the purpose of the enhancement of saltwater fishing, including restoration of essential fish habitat, along the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas Land Conservancy: Texas Land Conservancy (TLC) is a private land trust dedicated to conserving land in Texas to benefit wildlife and to protect examples of our natural and cultural heritage. www.texaslandconservancy.org Texas League of Conservation Voters: The Texas League of Conservation Voters works to preserve and enhance the quality of life of Texans by making environmental conservation a top priority with Texas elected officials, political candidates and voters. www.tlcv.org Texas Rivers Protection Association: Texas Rivers Protection Association’s mission is to protect the flow, water quality and natural beauty of the rivers of Texas, promote the safe and wise use of Texas rivers, promote mutual respect between river users and landowners, and foster respect for diverse natural waterway environments. www.txrivers.org Tyler Audubon Society: Tyler Audubon Society promotes birding activities and the conservation of wildlife habitat. The group operates Langley Island Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. Members meet once a month on the second Tuesday at Pollard United Methodist Church in Tyler. Meetings are open to the public. See our website for more information on programs and guest speakers. www.tyleraudubon.org
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