The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) adopted proposed amendments to the Statewide Oyster Fishery Proclamation that accomplishes a suite of actions, providing positive change for the oyster fishery
The ability to fund these important conservation efforts is directly attributed to the strength of our local chapters and their volunteer efforts. They stepped up in a BIG way to make a difference up and down the Texas coast.
Advocacy Director Shane Bonnot provides an in-depth look at our Texas oyster fishery including its history, why it's important, the challenges it faces, and sustainability solutions. Get a better understanding and holistic view of this indispensable fishery by reading more.
This recently permitted 20-acre site is located approximately 9 miles from the Sabine Pass jetty and 1.9 miles from the coastline in front of Sea Rim State Park.
The sand flats of the Lower Laguna Madre in deep South Texas are regarded by many as an almost sacred place to fish. As barren as the sand may seem at first glance, on certain tides fish will ghost into these shallows like shadows. On extremely calm days, the surface of the water is a mirror, and it is impossible to see where the water ends and the sky begins.
80% of oyster reefs have disappeared, reduced from overharvesting and environmental events. The oyster is so much more than just a fishery; it is a crucial foundational component of our bays’ ecosystem.
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