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We preserved a special part of Texas.

This fall, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson announced plans to transfer the ruggedly scenic Christmas Mountains to Texas State University, where the land will be open to all. Previously, Patterson proposed selling the mountains to private interests. But after a public outcry—including thousands of petition signatures from Environment Texas members—he promised to protect the Christmas Mountains forever.

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Experts: Conservation the Key to Future Texas Water Needs

Since the summer of 2011, Texas has been faced with a drought that not only harmed wildlife but reduced our recreational opportunities and damaged our water supplies. By 2012 the drought conditions marginally improved, but the state's population continues to grow, causing the demand for water to increase daily.

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Future of Water in Texas Remains Hopeful

As summer approaches and Texas prepares for another possible drought season — one environmental group says the state could save billions of gallons of water.

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Group suggests water savings

Texans could save 500 billion gallons of water by 2020 if strategies to conserve water in agriculture, landscaping and energy production are implemented, according to a new report released by Environment Texas Research and Policy Center.

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Groups promote water conservation stategies

They've taken their pleas to policymakers in the Texas Capitol, and now advocates of water conservation are seeking broad public support for measures to make smarter use of the precious fluid.

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Environmental Groups Criticize Water Board Priorities

AUSTIN – Environment Texas, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and Clean Water Action today criticized a list of projects prioritized by the state water board for largely ignoring water conservation as a key component of addressing Texas’ future water needs. The list, released today by the Associated Press, identifies $8.3 billion in priority water projects, with just $280.7 million-about 3.3%- going for water conservation.

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