Coastal Prairie Conservancy Conserves 60 Acres leading to Katy Prairie Preserve Expansion

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) has permanently conserved 60 acres in northwest Harris County, advancing the organization’s long-term goal of permanently protecting 30,000 acres on the historic Katy Prairie.

The property, located in the Upper Cypress Creek watershed, preserves native prairie, seasonal wetlands, and working agricultural land to support habitat for wildlife, provide natural flood storage, and maintain the natural landscape in one of the fastest-growing areas in the Houston region.

“Conservation happens one project at a time,” said Mary Anne Piacentini, President and CEO of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy. “Each property we protect adds to the resilience of the Katy Prairie Preserve. With nearly 20,000 acres already permanently conserved, this project helps us with our goal of protecting at least 30,000 acres.”

The property contains native grasslands as well as seasonal wetlands and ponds that support migratory birds, monarch butterflies, Northern Bobwhite Quail, and numerous species of conservation concern, including the state-threatened White-tailed Hawk, the federally protected Bald Eagle, and the western chicken turtle.

About the Coastal Prairie Conservancy:

The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to sustaining a resilient Texas by preserving coastal prairie, wetlands, farms, and ranches to benefit people and wildlife forever. Preserved lands play an important role in flood control, cleaner air and water, outdoor recreation, and wildlife habitat. To learn more about the Coastal Prairie Conservancy’s conservation efforts, visit www.coastalprairieconservancy.org or find on Facebook and Instagram @coastalprairieconservancy.

Featured photo credit: Hannah Harrison