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Get in touch with TCA via email, phone, or letter. Contact TCA If you have a wildlife advocacy issue in your community, then please click here for TCA's Advocacy Guide. Mail correspondence to: Texas Conservation Alliance PO Box 822554 Dallas, TX 75382-2554 Available by appointment at: Dallas Office 2904 Floyd Street, Suite E Dallas, TX 75204 Resources: Conservation Advcocay Guide > Texas Parks and Wildlife Department > DFW Wildlife > Texas Land Conservancy > TCA Alliance Members Groups > Message Document Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Document Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Image Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Send Thank you for contacting TCA!

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About TCA Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) is dedicated to safeguarding wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of future generations of Texans. Our diverse membership includes conservationists, sportsmen, business owners, landowners, city and state officials, executives, professionals, and students. By collaborating with local communities, organizations, municipalities, and state and federal representatives, we take effective and cost-efficient action to protect Texas' natural resources.🌿🐾 For more than 50 years, TCA has successfully advocated for wildlife and wild places in Texas. Take action today and become a supporting member of Texas Conservation Alliance - Texas' leader in wildlife conservation and the Texas affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation! Our Mission TCA History, Mission, and Partners Leadership TCA Leaders and Board of Directors Alliance Members TCA Member Groups and Organizations Advocacy & Policy National Forest Management, Rivers and Watershed Protection, Reservoirs, Municipal Water Recycling, Prairies, Mountain Lions, Ghost Wolves, and more Community Conservation Texas Conservation Action Team TXCAT, Native Plant Propagation, Lights Out for Wildlife, Careers in Conservation Internship Program, and more Diversity Texas Conservation Alliance is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity as core tenets of the organization, where everyone is respected and valued regardless of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or national origin. Financial Summary FY 2022-23 Subscribe to E- Newsletter Send Us a Message

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Lights Out, DFW! Turn off your ligh ts, protect wildlife . It's spring migration! Keep birds flying high by turning off non-essential lighting from 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. March 1 – June 15 Peak Migration: April 22 – May 12 The Lights Out, DFW! team is excited to share our midseason updates! Link Lights Out, Dallas! The Challenge. Texas is essential for migratory birds, with millions soaring across our Lone Star skies every spring and fall. Most birds migrate at night, and brightly lit buildings can confuse and disorient them on their journey, resulting in deadly collisions. In the US, as many as 3.5 billion birds die from collisions with buildings every yea r! Because of light pollution, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the 3rd most dangerous area in the United States for migratory birds to travel through. Link Lights Out, Fort Worth! The Campaign. Lights Out, DFW! is a flagship program of the statewide Lights Out, Texas! campaign, targeting non-essential lighting in the DFW metroplex. Aiming to ensure a darker night sky, all business owners and residents are encouraged to go lights out during bird migration seasons. Throughout fall and spring migrations, collision surveys are conducted daily along set routes in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth to assess lights-out efforts. During these early morning surveys, volunteers document and collect bird-building collision fat alities and 1/12 rescue stunned and injured birds. Collected specimens enter a salvage pipeline to be incorporated into the Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections (BRTC) at Texas A&M University, where samples are taken to support avian research projects at Texas A&M and beyond. TCA has partnered with other non-profit organizations such as Dallas Zoo, Texas Master Naturalists, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Trinity River Audubon Center, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus, and Fort Worth Audubon Society to con duct these surveys. What You Can Do. By turning off non-essential lighting from 11pm-6am , you can provide migratory birds safer passage across the Texas night sky . Certify your home or business with Lights Out For Wildlife! It's free and easy. Click to learn m ore and make the pledge. Use your voice! Be an advocate for wildlife, spread the Lights Out message, and make your community safer for migrating birds. Encourage your local government, businesses, and neighbors to take Lights Out action and consider bird-friendly building options. Lights Out Flyers Outreach Email Templates Advocacy Toolkit Social Media Toolkit In te rested In Volunteering? Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting our collision monitoring efforts. By volunteering with the Lights Out, DFW! team, you help save stunned or injured birds, gather valuable data for research, and promote a darker night sky in our community. The program has encouraged hundreds of citizens to participate in community science. Both groups and individuals are welcom e. Lights Out, Dallas! Lights Out, Fort Worth! Find our previous Survey Highlights and Observations below: LOD Spring 24 LOFW Spring 24 LOD Fall 24 LOFW Fall 24 Lights Out, DFW! Updates Want to get updates throughout the Lights Out season? Sign up here for emails! Upcoming Community Events Catch the Lights Out, DFW! team out in the community talking about birds and building collisions at these upcoming events. Inquire Here Are you an educator interested in hosting an event or presentation in the DFW region? Please click here for Lights Out, DFW! requests. Lights Out for Wildlife Certification Every person and every business, school, hotel, home, high rise, restaurant, municipal building, and place of worship can receive a Lights Out for Wildlife certification. Certification comes with a certificate to celebrate your pledge to save wildlife and lets you share your commitment publicly with colleagues, coworkers, customers, family, and friends. It provides a public way to show off your commitment to conservation while inspiring others to take action and join in. Certification is a source of pride for all involved and it's free, so sign up today! Certify Your Home or Building Here How We Started And What We've Found. TCA is an on-the-ground leader in a statewide effort to darken the night sky, Lights Out, Texas! This citizen-science and outreach initiative, led by Audubon Texas , started in 2017 in response to a mass fallout-collision event in Galveston that killed nearly 400 songbirds in one night. Our campaign started in fall of 2020 in response to a publication that found, out of the 125 largest urban areas in the continental US, DFW ranks 3rd highest in exposing migratory birds to light pollution. Though originally just Lights Out, Dallas! our work has since expanded across the DFW metroplex with Lights Out, Fort Worth! in Spring 2023. Over each of the past six migratory seasons, TCA has conducted 57 to 80 consecutive surveys, collecting hundreds of mortalities over 100 species. Tha nks to 7,295 hours of volunteer service , TCA has surveyed 5,643 miles , collecte d 3,098 mortalities , performed 324 rescues , and ensured lights-out action from hundreds of businesses and homes . Watch our Texas Parks and Wildlife Special!

Join TCA or support us by donating today. Contributions are tax-deductible and used to protect wildlife and wild habitats in the state of Texas. TCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Make a Donation to Texas Conservation Alliance Take action. Donate today to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat in Texas. Your contribution supports the conservation efforts of TCA in its mission to protect Texas' great outdoors for future generations through advocacy, policy, and community conservation. All donations remain in Texas and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Use the form below to donate, set up a recurring plan, make a memorial or honorary gift, and leave a comment. Mail checks and correspondence to: Texas Conservation Alliance P.O. Box 822554 Dallas, TX 75382-2554 Chairman of the Board Justin Lannen Senior Policy Advisor Janice Bezanson Donate

Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) has had a remarkable record of protecting our states forests, prairies, and rivers. TCA incorporates community engagement and advocacy, conservation education, and outdoor recreation elements to help inform and protect Texas wildlife habitats. Projects Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA) has had a remarkable record of protecting our states forests, prairies, and rivers. TCA incorporates community engagement and advocacy, conservation education, and outdoor recreation elements to help inform and protect Texas wildlife habitats. Texas Conservation Action Team Native Plant Propagation Program Advocacy for Threats to Ecoregions & Texas Communities Marketing Production & Community Outreach Partnership for Conservation 50 state alliance members, numerous community partners, and the Texas affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation River & Watershed Protection 5 Texas rivers and forest bottomlands protected from reservoir impoundment Texas Habitat Champion Policy work has inlfuenced smart water planning, public lands management, and funding for state parks Refuge for Wildlife 250,000 acres of forest and prairie saved for wildlife habitat and watershed protection National Forest Management Thousands of forest acres saved through promoting select logging and special management

Learn more about TCA's Officers and Board of Directors. TCA Board of Directors TCA Board Directory 2025 Grahame Jones Executive Director Austin Justin Lannen Chairman Dallas Richard LeTourneau Vice Chairman Longview Peggy Carr Secretary Dallas Hon. Jesse Oliver Treasurer Dallas Victoria Calder Granbury Allyn Dukes Houston David B. Gray Former Chairman Dallas Earl B. Matthew, M.D. Rockport Susan Petersen Former Chairman Austin Susan S chm idt Dallas Zeshan Segal Dallas John Shepperd Austin David Todd Austin Bruce Walker Beaumont Giants of Conservation TCA Welcomes Grahame Jones As New Executive Director Grahame lives in Austin with his wife Julie and has two daughters, Gabbie and Jali, pictured above with the canine member of the family,... Honoring Genie Fritz With other TCA leaders, Genie Fritz accepts the National Wildlife Federation’s 2011 Affiliate of the Year Award. With sadness and great... Remembering Richard Donovan On February 19, the Texas conservation community lost one of its greatest advocates. Richard Donovan’s contributions to TCA and to environme

TCA partners with many conservation organizations across the state for various causes, and is the Texas Affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. View this page for a list of groups and links to their websites. Alliance Member Groups Photo by Sean Fitzgerald About TCA Leadership Contact Us Member Name About Website Is your group interested in joining TCA as an Alliance Member Organization? Fill out our online application to get started.

Get involved with Texas Conservation Alliance today by signing up with one of our many events. Upcoming Events Camping Workshop at Cedar Hill State Park Sat, Apr 26 Cedar Hill State Park More info Details Invasives Removal at Crawford Memorial Park Sun, Apr 27 Dallas More info RSVP Native Plants and Prairies Day 2025 + TCA Plant Sale Preorder Sat, May 03 Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock More info Learn more Lights Out, Texas! Film Viewing at Bouldering Project Sat, May 03 Bouldering Project More info RSVP The 8th Annual Brazos River Cleanup and Campout Sat, May 17 Little L Ranch, Somervell County More info RSVP Native Plant Sale at Wild Birds Unlimited - Flower Mound location Sat, May 17 Flower Mound More info RSVP Log In

Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation offers shipping of local native plants to your doorstep. Learn more Live Native Plants Delivered to Your Door With the help of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation, you can order low-maintenance native plants designed to thrive in your garden year after year, conveniently delivered to your home or business! Browse through flower types, or choose a collection prepared by the Garden for Wildlife team - curated for your local area to attract pollinators and bring wildlife into your ecosystem. Plant purchases are backed by a 365-day satisfaction guarantee. Begin by using TCA's unique signup link so your purchase can help support our conservation efforts! Get Started Step 1 - Sign Up Your purchase of native plants through Garden for Wildlife, Inc., can also support TCA! Use TCA's unique signup link before purchasing your plants by clicking the button below to enter your name, email, and zip code. This step allows TCA to receive occasional donations from Garden for Wildlife to help fund our mission to protect wildlife and wild habitats in Texas. Sign Up Step 2 - Choose a state Select a state to view plants recommended for that region. Step 3 - Enter a zip code Enter a zip code to filter results and browse curated collections. Additional Resources Garden for Wildlife Native Plants - Homepage How to Certify a Wildlife Garden with NWF

Go Lights Out for Wildlife! Take action to protect birds and wildlife by dimming all non-essential lighting from 11 PM to 6 AM during peak Spring and Fall migration. Millions of birds each year collide with brightly lit homes and businesses while traveling the night skies through Texas. You can help! Last updated on January 11, 2024. Texans love our wildlife and abundant natural heritage. Unfortunately, Texas birds are declining largely due to collisions with brightly lit businesses, homes, and other buildings. Certify your business or residence with Lights Out for Wildlife . You will receive a certificate to celebrate your commitment to conservation and you'll inspire others to join in. With the simple flip of a switch, each of us can do our part to protect millions of migrating birds soaring across our Lone Star sky. Schools, businesses big and small, homes of all sizes, and many other buildings can be certified. Visit the link to pledge what your next steps will be to help birds this season. It's free! Certify Your Home or Building Here Mrs. Laura Bush to Texans: Turn out lights at night to help Texas birds, during spring and fall migration seasons from 11 PM to 6 AM. Read Mrs. Bush's Op-Ed in the Dallas Morning News. "With a flick of a switch, you can be part of a nationwide effort to dramatically reduce the hundreds of millions of birds killed by collisions with brightly lit buildings. Not only can you save birds - our most beautiful and accessible wildlife - you can reduce your energy costs. It's a no-brainer!" Garrett Boone, Co-Founder The Container Store The Problem Many birds migrate at night. Every spring and fall, they soar across Texas in flocks by the hundreds of millions. Our night sky becomes a super highway of birds! Unfortunately, birds are attracted to light, so brightly-lit homes and buildings can confuse and disorient them. They often collide with windows and walls. It's hard to believe, but we lose up to one billion birds to collisions in the US every year. If by chance they survive, hazards in the city abound, like busy streets, food scarcity, and feral cats. To keep Texas birds flying high, it’s as easy as flipping a switch – go Lights Out for Wildlife during peak spring and fall migration from 11 PM to 6 AM (Sep, Oct, & Nov / Mar, Apr, & May). Certify Your Home or Building Here Take Action. Go Lights Out for Wildlife! The Solution Texans can solve this problem; we know how to get things done. By working together toward a dark sky every spring and fall, we will keep birds safely on course and out of harm’s way. Go Lights Out for Wildlife during peak spring and fall migration from 11 PM to 6 AM (Sep, Oct, & Nov / Mar, Apr, & May) to save millions of Texas birds. Take Action Certify your home, business, or building with Lights Out for Wildlife and inspire others with your commitment to conservation. It’s free! Turn off non-essential lights from 11 PM to 6 AM during peak spring and fall migration (Sept, Oct, & Nov / Mar, Apr, & May). Turn off or dim lobby and atrium lights. Turn off or dim interior home lighting. Turn off decorative landscape lighting. Turn off lights before leaving the home or office. Draw blinds and close curtains. Be sure outside lights are aimed down and well shielded. Install motion sensors on outside lights to minimize use. Certify Your Home or Building Here Lights Out for Wildlife Certification Every person and every business, school, hotel, home, high rise, restaurant, municipal building, and place of worship can receive Lights Out for Wildlife certification. Certification comes with a certificate to celebrate your pledge to save wildlife and lets you share your commitment publicly with colleagues, coworkers, customers, family, and friends. It provides a public way to show off your commitment to conservation while inspiring others to take action and join in. Certification is a source of pride for all involved and it's free, so sign up today! Certify Your Home or Building Here Lights Out DFW and College Station Click here Lights Out, Texas! 2024: Expanding Advocacy, Education, and Impact TexasConservationAlliance Oct 31, 2024 Reflecting on My TCA Experience TexasConservationAlliance May 27, 2023 Take Action for Wildlife! TCA Begins Lights Out Fort Worth Surveys TexasConservationAlliance Mar 30, 2023 Go Lights Out for Wildlife with TCA! TexasConservationAlliance Sep 15, 2022