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Wild Women for Good

Stories of Conservation in Texas

Av Jennifer L. Bristol

Del i serien Kathie and Ed Cox Jr. Books on Conservation Leadership, Sponsored by the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University

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Women have been shaping the conservation movement in Texas since the nineteenth century, though their stories are rarely told. Women played an invaluable role in the establishment of parks, protection of wildlife, developing policies that value nature, and defending communities against pollution and destruction of habitat. Their efforts enriched and reinforced the natural heritage of Texas. Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas celebrates those who dared to step forward to make a difference and to tell the complex story of conservation in the Lone Star state.Wild Women for Good spans a century and a half of conservationists—rural and urban—contributing to policy that protected natural resources and bolsters our relationship with the resources. Opening with the first Texas Audubon Clubs and early birdwatchers, author Jennifer L. Bristol details their banding together to prevent the extinction of many native bird species killed for their plumage. This joining of forces culminated in the passage of the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act, criminalizing the selling or hunting of migratory birds, their eggs, or their feathers. From there, Bristol explores the key roles women played in creating additional policies and parks to ensure the beauty and biodiversity of Texas for generations to come. Wild Women for Good concludes with an eye toward the future and an environmental movement that is more diverse and politicized than the original activists—then primarily wealthy white women—who started it over a century ago.Bristol covers over forty individuals and groups: environmental policy makers, famous first ladies, and those who were early champions of land trusts and conservation easements. These are women whose stories are as integral to the state’s history as the natural landscapes they worked to preserve.
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Jennifer L. Bristol is the author of Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas and Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas. She was previously director of Texas Children in Nature and a park ranger with Texas Parks and Wildlife.

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"Texas women don't mess around. They're fiery, they get things done and they love their state. In Wild Women for Good, Jennifer Bristol introduces us to women who have helped protect endangered sea turtles, conserve ranchland, and bring bison – and the accompanying Lipan Apache heritage – back to the Lone Star State. It'll make you want to join them in their fight to put nature first."—Pam LeBlanc, author of My Stories, All True: J. David Bamberger on Life as an Entrepreneur and Conservationist"Conservation is not just about protecting habitat, water, and wildlife - it's about people. Conservation wins are achieved by individuals who choose to lead with courage, creativity, and conviction - often in the face of daunting challenges. They come from big cities and small towns, but all are connected by a single purpose: to keep Texas wild. In Wild Women for Good, Jennifer Bristol has captured something extraordinary: the spirit of Texas' determination and hope that defines a movement led by women. Each story is a testament to what happens when passion meets persistence. These women have not only safeguarded Texas' natural heritage - they've inspired the next generation of conservation heroes act boldly. As you read, I invite you to reflect on the power of individual action and collective impact. I hope these stories ignite your own sense of responsibility and possibility."—Lisa Gonzalez, Vice President & Executive Director Audubon Texas, National Audubon Society

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