Texas’ wetlands are among its most valuable natural resources. These lands provide many economic and ecological benefits, including flood control, improved water quality, harvestable products, and habitat for our abundant fish, shellfish and wildlife resources. But Texas’ wetlands are disappearing. About half of Texas’ historic wetlands acreage has been converted in response to society’s demand for food, fiber, housing and industrial development.
The Texas Wetlands Conservation Plan, initiated in April, 1994, focuses on non-regulatory, voluntary approaches to conserving Texas’ wetlands. The Plan focuses on:
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