 Links
The following links provide more information about related nonprofit organizations and conservation projects.
American Farmland Trust
The American Farmland Trust is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect our nation's farm and ranch land. The San Marcos, Texas, office opened in August 1999.
Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District
The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (BS/EACD) was created to conserve, protect and enhance the groundwater resources of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to protect America's legacy of land and water resources. Through land acquisition, community initiatives and leadership training, the Fund and its partners demonstrate sustainable conservation solutions emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental goals.
The Edwards Aquifer Authority
The Edwards Aquifer Authority (the Authority) is a regulatory agency charged with preserving and protecting the Edwards Aquifer in an eight-county region including all of Uvalde, Medina and Bexar counties, plus portions of Atascosa, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Comal and Hays counties.
Groundwater Foundation
Founded in 1985, the Groundwater Foundation is dedicated to informing the public about groundwater, one of our greatest hidden resources.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The Wildflower Center was founded in 1982 to educate people about the environmental necessity, economic value, and natural beauty of native plants.
Land Trust Alliance
Founded in 1982, the Land Trust Alliance promotes voluntary land conservation and provides resources, training and support for the nation's 1,200-plus land trusts in an effort to conserve land for the benefit of communities and natural systems.
Nature Conservancy of Texas
The Nature Conservancy of Texas is a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization using science-based research and a cooperative approach to conserve Texas' native plants and animals and their habitats.
NYC Open Accessible Space Information System (OASIS)
The OASIS site provides easy access to a wealth of information about open space resources, including New York City's new aerial photos from the five boroughs.
Save Barton Creek Association
Save Barton Creek Association protects and conserves the flora, fauna and water quality of Barton Creek and the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer through research, public education and land conservation.
Plateau Integrated Land and Wildlife Management
Plateau specializes in preparing wildlife management plans and appraisal
district applications that meet the requirements of the law.
Private Landowner Network
PLN is committed to providing the private landowner community with the information and resources needed to increase awareness of the economically viable options they have to preserve their land and conserve natural resources.
Society for Ecological Restoration
SER is a non-profit organization infused with the energy of 2300 members – individuals and organizations who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through an unusually broad array of experience, knowledge sets and cultural perspectives.
Texas Land Trust Council
The Texas Land Trust Council is committed to promoting and sustaining the conservation efforts of Texas' land trusts.
Trust for Public Land
Founded in 1972, the Trust of Public Land (TPL) is the only national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well being. TPL helps conserve land for recreation and spiritual nourishment, and to improve the health and quality of life in American communities.
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