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May 28, 2022 Reduce Flooding

Deep in The Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

I often post about the loss of forests and wetlands to development and how that affects flooding. But the loss also affects wildlife. A new movie, Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story, follows our ever-changing relationship with the natural world. It showcases our ability to destroy, conserve, and recover wildlife and habitat. The […]

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May 17, 2022 Reduce Flooding

Contractor Kills, Maims 138 Egrets, Herons While Clearing Land

Multiple Houston-based news outlets reported a story recently about a contractor that killed or maimed 138 egrets and herons protected under the Migratory Species Act. The birds were nesting on a site being cleared by the contractor. It’s not clear from news coverage whether the contractor was working for a homebuilder or homeowner. While I […]

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