Coastal Prairie Conservancy
Description
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust working to conserve coastal prairie in Texas for people and wildlife.
It protects and restores prairie grasslands, wetlands, farms and ranches, aiming to safeguard water quality, reduce flooding and support diverse wildlife. It works to increase the amount of protected coastal prairie land, restore and enhance conserved land, and connect the public with nature through access, education and outreach programs. It manages a network of preserves, including working farms and ranches kept under conservation easements.
The organization was formed in 1992 as the Katy Prairie Conservancy to conserve the Katy Prairie, part of the Western Gulf coastal grasslands, before it disappeared amid rapid growth in the Greater Houston region. It has since expanded its work into additional watersheds south of the Katy Prairie. It is one of the largest local land conservation organizations by acreage in Southeast Texas, protecting over 36,600 acres of coastal prairie.
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is based in Houston, Texas, and maintains a field office in Waller, Texas.
Latest news
Dinosaurs no longer roam the earth, but ancient plant lineages still survive. A recent discovery at Blazing Star Prairie has caused excitement among botanists and conservationists. Staff and volunteers have been hard at work restoring the preserve from former pastureland to a thriving tallgrass pra
30 Jul 2026
A Spring Walk in the Warren Ranch Saline Barrens
Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) is a vital plant for pollinators and many other wildlife species. One of the most iconic species that depends on milkweed is the monarch butterfly. Milkweed is the only host plant where monarchs lay their eggs, and its leaves provide the essential food for their caterpillar
3 Jun 2025
Rooted in Conservation: The Vital Role of Milkweed for Monarchs
Milkweed (Asclepias spp.) is a vital plant for pollinators and many other wildlife species. One of the most iconic species that depends on milkweed is the monarch butterfly. Milkweed is the only host plant where monarchs lay their eggs, and its leaves provide the essential food for their caterpillar
23 Feb 2025
Safeguarding the Northern bobwhite quail: A Call to Landowners
The coastal prairie remnants protected by the Coastal Prairie Conservancy are part of a vast historic grassland. This ecoregion spans nearly 30,000 square miles along the Gulf of Mexico, stretching from west of the Mississippi Delta in Louisiana, through Texas, and down into Mexico, reaching the sou
1 Feb 2025
The coastal prairie remnants protected by the Coastal Prairie Conservancy are part of a vast historic grassland. This ecoregion spans nearly 30,000 square miles along the Gulf of Mexico, stretching from west of the Mississippi Delta in Louisiana, through Texas, and down into Mexico, reaching the sou
27 Dec 2024
Purple Martins: Texas' Beloved Migratory Swallows and How You Can Help Them
The Beloved Purple Martin: A Symbol of Spring and Conservation As early spring approaches, Texas eagerly awaits the return of the Purple Martin ( Progne subis ). These remarkable birds captivate us with their annual migration, unique relationship with humans, and fascinating biol
21 Nov 2024
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