The Nature Conservancy Archives - San Antonio Report

Nonprofits are paying farmers to not water crops in bid to conserve supply

by Jayme Lozano and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.

River Authority General Manager Suzanne Scott speaks to how the park will become an outdoor classroom. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

San Antonio River Authority leader departs for Nature Conservancy role

by Brendan Gibbons August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Eckert James River Bat Cave in Mason Reopening After Pesticide Issues Caused Closure

by Brendan Gibbons July 9, 2019July 10, 2019

Eckert James River Bat Cave in Mason Remains Closed as Pesticide Issues Unresolved

by Monika Maeckle June 3, 2019June 2, 2019

A Kemp's Ridley turtle waddles to the waves at Padre Island National Seashore. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Funds to Preserve 6,300 Acres in South Padre Island

by Brendan Gibbons March 7, 2019March 6, 2019

Game Ranch Fined for Pesticide Misuse in Hill Country Bat Cave Incident

by Monika Maeckle January 17, 2019January 18, 2019

Drone Flight Over Eckert James River Bat Cave Prompts Early Closure

by Monika Maeckle August 9, 2018October 25, 2018

Alex Beard describes his experiences as an artist in Africa. Photo by Scott Ball.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics

Alex Beard: Preserving Wildlife with Art

by Camille Garcia May 11, 2016October 7, 2016

Texas Director of The Nature Conservancy Laura Huffman, Councilmember Ron Nirenberg (D8), and Bat Conservation International Bracken Cave Preserve Director Fran Hutchins pose for a photo at the mouth of the cave. Photo by Jonathan Alonzo.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Education, Gov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

Prop. 1: Protecting The Aquifer, San Antonio’s Water Supply

by Cherise Rohr-Allegrini May 1, 2015October 7, 2016

About 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from Bracken Cave every evening. Photo by Jacqueline Ferrato, courtesy of The Nature Conservancy.

City Acts to Protect Bracken Cave’s Bat Colony

by Iris Dimmick October 16, 2014April 17, 2017