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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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Mission

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

General Information

In fulfilling our mission, we will:

  • Ensure compliance with statutory and commission direction
  • Balance outdoor recreation with conservation as we manage and protect natural and cultural resources
  • Rely on sound science to guide conservation decisions
  • Demonstrate that stewardship can improve current conservation problems and can help Texas meet the conservationchallenges of the future
  • Prioritize incentives over regulations
  • Responsibly manage finances and appropriations to ensure the most efficient and effective use of tax-payer resources
  • Provide the highest possible standards of service, fairness, courtesy and respect to our customers
  • Strive for simplification of agency rules, regulations and processes
  • Rely on a team-based approach to problem solving
  • Ensure staff are adequately trained
  • Look to the future to identify new conservation customers and devise programs needed to engage them into the 21st century
CINC Austin Partner, CINC TX Partner, Activity Partner, Greenspace Partner, State Agency, Education - Environmental, Education - Outdoor, Greenspace or Park Management, English, Spanish, All ages, 0-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-18, Over 18

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In your efforts to connect children with nature, Nature Rocks Austin would like to remind parents and other adults that there are risks associated with outdoor activities. Nature Rocks Austin recommends that before you start on your adventures, you become aware of and alert children to any unsafe areas or conditions that may be present in your surroundings. You should also be aware of your and your children’s physical limitations and always take necessary safety precautions while exploring the outdoors.

Featured Event

Upcoming Events

May
18
Inks Lake State Park
6:00 PM
Inks Lake State Park
7:00 PM
May
19
Government Canyon State Natural Area
8:00 AM
Garner State Park
8:00 AM
Inks Lake State Park
10:00 AM
Inks Lake State Park
10:00 AM
Bastrop State Park
10:00 AM
Colorado Bend State Park
1:00 PM
Colorado Bend State Park
2:00 PM
Bastrop State Park
5:30 PM
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
6:00 PM
Inks Lake State Park
7:00 PM
Buescher State Park
8:30 PM