Conservation Initiatives
“Conservation is a cause that has no end. There is no point in which we will say our work is finished.’’
– Rachel Carson
Our future as farmers and ranchers depends on our conservation efforts today. We are currently exploring partnerships with local and state-wide conservation organizations to support their initiatives in building and maintaining sustainable agricultural practices.
Current projects
Stay tuned! We are currently working to identify conservation opportunities.
Texas Nature Tracker participant
Mammals of Texas project
Texas Nature Trackers (TNT), part of the Wildlife Diversity Program, tracks the status of wild populations of plants and animals throughout Texas.
Past Engagements
Representatives from the PCLIA and Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District celebrate receiving the Texas Rain Catcher Award from the Texas Water Development Board.
Rainwater Harvesting System
in partnership with the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (UTGCD)
The late Melton Harms and board member Alicia Ellis worked with the UTGCD to secure a $50,000 grant to construct a rainwater harvesting collection to serve the Parker County Livestock Improvement Association (PCLIA) grounds. With more than 60 events taking place at the grounds annually and an estimated 35,000 visitors, the PCLIA wanted to ensure all contestants and their animals had continued access to clean, potable water. This system removed the need to drill another water well, conserving water. The project was ultimately recognized by the Texas Water Development Board and received a 2020 Texas Rain Catcher Award.
