Our mission
The Land That Gives Water Room to Move
Protected stream corridors slow runoff, filter water, shelter wildlife, and strengthen Houston-region communities.
See our workBayou Land Conservancy: protecting land, water, and communities
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Your journey starts here.
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Protect land
Explore conservation options for your property and keep our watersheds strong.
Explore the process
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Get involved
Volunteer, join events, and be part of the work that protects our community.
Find your role
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Give
Choose the giving relationship that fits how you want to support the work.
Compare ways to giveHealthy land.
Stronger communities.
When we protect land along streams, we help reduce flooding, keep our water clean, support wildlife habitat, and create places for people to connect with nature.
This is how conservation protects what matters most — now and for generations to come.
See how the work connects
Featured place
Spring Creek Nature Trail
A 14-mile natural-surface path in Tomball, open to hikers, bikers, birders, and other nature lovers.
Explore the trail
Newly recovered story
Arrowwood brings restoration and learning together.
The 117-acre preserve sits across Spring Creek from Lone Star College–Tomball. Restoration, volunteer trailblazing, and an outdoor classroom connect permanent protection with hands-on learning.
General public access is not confirmed. The new place page preserves that caution while bringing the recovered story, photography, and management plan into view.
Explore ArrowwoodSupport Land Conservation
Choose the part of the work you want to move forward, from permanent protection to hands-on care and outdoor learning.
Fund a preserve
Help acquire and permanently protect land along the streams that feed Lake Houston.
Fund stewardship
Support restoration, monitoring, and trail work that keep protected land healthy.
Fund an easement
Support the legal and survey work that helps a landowner protect their property.
Fund education
Bring school groups, field trips, and family programs onto the land for hands-on learning.
Volunteer and Join Forces
Put your time, expertise, or team behind the places that protect our region.
Join a work day
Trail crew, stream teams, and restoration planting are practical ways to pitch in.
See opportunities →Become an ambassador
Welcome visitors, support events, and share these places with your neighbors.
Explore the role →Bring your team
Corporate and community groups can plan a dedicated day on conserved land.
Request information →Book a field trip
Educators can bring watershed and habitat learning onto protected land.
Plan a class visit →
