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Texas Conservationists Secure 3,000 Acres for Whooping Cranes

12/21/2025

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Conservation groups in Texas acquired more than 3,000 acres to protect the endangered whooping cranes.
The $8 million purchase includes 2,200-acre Costa Grande Ranch and a 1,100-acre property in Calhoun County.
James Dodson, founder of the San Antonio Bay Partnership, said preserving landscapes is essential amid industrial threats.
The Costa Grande Ranch will be managed by Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program for public access and ecological preservation.

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Story summary

Conservation groups in Texas acquired more than 3,000 acres to protect the endangered whooping cranes.
The $8 million purchase includes 2,200-acre Costa Grande Ranch and a 1,100-acre property in Calhoun County.
James Dodson, founder of the San Antonio Bay Partnership, said preserving landscapes is essential amid industrial threats.
The Costa Grande Ranch will be managed by Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program for public access and ecological preservation.