Texas treasures at risk
Barton Springs, east Texas forests, our state park system—these treasures are a big part of what makes Texas special. Our natural areas provide us with clean, plentiful water, beautiful places to take our families on a swim or nature hike, and give us a glimpse into Texas’ disappearing wilderness.
Unfortunately, out of control development is threatening these
special places. Every hour, 20 acres of our forests, working farms, and
natural areas are destroyed to make room for new strip malls,
subdivisions, and other developments.
It’s time for our elected officials to stand up to the developers and provide the planning and resources we need to preserve Texas for future generations. More.
If we continue to allow development in natural areas like Barton Springs, Caddo Lake and our state parks, the beauty and character of our state will be lost forever.