May 2006
Info for Listeners			

The following phone numbers and addresses are included in 
this month's programming. Please use this sheet, as a 
handy reference should any of our listeners contact your station 
seeking information mentioned on the air. 

For general information on State Parks or	
Texas Parks & Wildlife Programs		1-800-792-1112	
For State Park reservations		512-389-8900
TPWD Internet Homepage			http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us 


May 1 -- Seagrass Regulation: A new regulation goes into effect 
May 1, 2006 that will affect all boaters who venture into the 
Redfish Bay State Scientific Area (RBSSA). The RBSSA is a 
component of both the Aransas and Corpus Christi ecosystems 
and is bounded by the communities of Rockport, Aransas Pass, 
Port Aransas and Ingleside.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/seagrass/redfish.phtml 

May 2 & 3 -- Texas Parks and Wildlife Television Show: 
Meet the executive Director of the award winning Texas 
Parks and Wildlife Television show, and learn about the 
value of this series. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/tv/ 

May 4 -- Animal Calls: Meet Gerald Stewart, whose father 
started Stewart Animal Calls when Gerald was a boy. 
He shows us how to use animal calls to draw all kinds 
of wildlife closer to us.
http://www.hunterspec.com/Updateable/update_display.cfm?pageID=1207&categoryID=12

May 5 -- June Magazine Preview: If you like to fish, 
then pick up a copy of the June Texas Parks and 
Wildlife Magazine. http://www.tpwmagazine.com/ 

May 8 -- Pinywoods State Parks Events Roundup: East Texas 
is lush and green, and the state parks in that region 
have plenty of activities to keep you busy.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=rpineyw 

May 9 -- Texas State Railroad: The Texas State Railroad is 
departing from Palestine again! Learn more about it, as 
well as the Kids Ride Free program.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=s0154 

May 10 -- Gulf Coast State Parks Events Roundup: 
The kids are out of school - almost - and the coast is 
a great place to bring the family for a weekend outing.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=rgulfco 

May 11 -- Kids & Birding: Birding is a simple and 
inexpensive way to introduce children to the outdoors.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/kids/ 

May 12 -- Outdoor Stories: Noah Tunningley: Meet a young 
man who is finishing up the eighth grade in Lockhart, 
Texas, and who encourages all kids to go outside and play. 
We invite you and your listeners to contact Passport to Texas 
Executive Producer, Cecilia Nasti, at 512-389-4667, 
to share your outdoor story. 

May 15 -- Parrie Haynes Ranch: Parrie Haynes Ranch, 
an hour north of Austin, belongs to the people of Texas. 
Leased by Texas Parks and Wildlife since 1993, the ranch 
serves the children of Texas, and everyone else. Come
and have your next event at this beautiful location.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/phr/ 
 
May 16 -- Urban Outdoor Education: The majority of Texas' 
population lives in urban areas, making opportunities to
spend time learning about nature that much more important. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/urban_outdoor_programs/ 

May 17 -- McKinney Falls State Park: It's been part of 
the State Park system for 30 years, and still long-time 
Austin residents are still learning about it.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/mckinney_falls/ 

May 18 -- Conservation Crisis: Former Texas Parks and Wildlife 
Executive Director, Andy Sansom, is currently the Executive 
Director of the Texas River Systems Institute at Texas State 
University. He says while we know about the need for 
conservation in Texas, we lack the sense of urgency about 
it - and that could spell trouble for the environment. 
He also serves on the newly formed State Parks Advisory 
Committee. http://www.rivers.txstate.edu/ 

May 19 -- Passport to Texas Legacies: Jim Eidson: Mr. Eidson 
works with the Texas Nature Conservancy, working to revitalize 
a remnant of the Blackland Prairie called the Clymer Meadow 
Preserve. http://www.texaslegacy.org

May 22 -- Created Wetlands: Wetlands are life. And the more 
we create new wetlands, the more we ensure a healthy
ecosystem. Lean about fairly new wetlands created at 
the Richland Creek WMA. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=23 

May 23 & 24 -- Bays & Estuaries: Think of a bay as your community. 
In that community you have estuaries, which are the homes where 
the children grow and develop. The marshes and wetlands are 
like the grocery stores and playgrounds for everyone living in 
the bay system community. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/bays/ 

May 25 & 26 -- Freshwater Inflows: Freshwater brings sediments 
which builds nursery areas. Freshwater also brings nutrients 
which feed the plants and animals that grow and form the 
basis for the food web in the estuary.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/conservation/coastal/freshwater/texas_approach/ 

May 29 & 30 -- Quail Decline & Initiative: Historically, 
bobwhite quail were common throughout the Blackland 
Prairie and Post Oak Savannah regions of Texas. 
However, over the last 3 to 4 decades, quail numbers 
have declined dramatically within these regions and 
have even disappeared in some localities. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/habitats/post_oak/upland_game/bobwhite/ 

May 31 -- Fishing & Boating: Memorial Day is the Gateway 
to summer ... make sure to spend time on the water with 
family and friends. http://www.rbff.org/ 





















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