Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas
Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas
Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas
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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--and the differences they made. Opening with the first conservation movement in Texas and the effort to stop the millenary industry's slaughter of birds for their plumage, the book shows how early advocates broke down barriers and opened doors for other women to save and protect species, land, and water for future generations. Author Jennifer L. Bristol then highlights innovative women who championed the establishment of the state park system, preservation of prairies and forests, grappled with pollution, protected water systems, and dedicated their private lands for public purposes--significant because 94 percent of Texas is privately owned. Wild Women for Good concludes with an eye toward the future as the next, more diverse, generation is called upon to shape and define the conservation movement in Texas.
Bristol covers more than sixty individuals and groups: environmental policy makers, famous first ladies, early land trusts champions, and educators. These are women whose stories are as integral to the state's history as the natural landscapes they worked to preserve.
About the Author
About the Author
JENNIFER L. BRISTOL is the author of Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas and Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas. Sharing a love of birds with famed naturalist Victor Emanuel, she created and directs the Victor Emanuel Nature Scholarship Fund to send underserved youth to birding and nature immersion camps.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"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
--Pam LeBlanc"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
--Lisa Gonzalez
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