Our Mission
The Wildlife Water Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization that raises funds to preserve and protect water resources that are vital to wildlife habitat in the State of Texas. Our Alliance, born out of adversity, is challenged with overcoming the stronghold corporate greed and industrial consumption has placed on our natural resources. Through the collective strength of our Alliance - dedicated landowners, avid outdoorsmen, and concerned business owners - we champion solutions that balance the interest of stakeholders with the interests of the land, water and wildlife.
This summer, severe drought and heat pushed many Texas communities into water use restrictions. As local governments place residents under use water restrictions, state authorities have stopped releasing water aimed at maintaining minimum viable ecology in coastal wetlands, even as oil refineries and chemical plants remain exempt from water use restrictions during drought. These estuaries and wetlands host many aquatic and mammalian species, that depend on freshwater inflows for their nutrient-rich environments to support reproductive cycles. When water supply gets low, the wetlands and estuaries typically are first to see their water allocations revoked. Water to meet environmental needs, known as "critical life support", is frequently the first to be negotiated away. These ecological systems have reached a critical point, dry years severely decrease the amount of species reproduction, with wet weather on a hiatus we risk permanently impairing these ecosystems, to a point species will not be able to recover from.
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The Wildlife Water Alliance is dedicated to preserving and protecting water resources that are essential for wildlife habitat in Texas. Our organization focuses on ensuring the availability of clean water, restoring natural habitats, and advocating for the conservation of aquatic ecosystems.
63 of 281
historically significant springs have stopped flowing
7 Million
Acres of Wetlands Lost
25%
of native freshwater fish species are considered at risk
Our Initiatives
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Legal Outreach
Our Alliance raises legal funds to protect water rights and promote conservation, focusing on challenging industrial projects and advocating for sustainable water management to safeguard resources for communities and ecosystems. This initiative aims to ensure equitable access to clean water while preserving the natural balance essential for both people and wildlife.
Obtain Water Rights
The Wildlife Water Alliance works tirelessly to raise funds necessary to purchase existing water rights owned by others to be reallocated into environmental flows. This initiative aims to restore vital ecosystems, protect wildlife habitats, and ensure sustainable water resources for future generations.
Water Management Practice
We foster a community of passionate individuals who share a commitment to water management practices and wildlife conservation. This initiative aims to improve ways to use water efficiently, leaving more water to return to our water bodies.
Drought Monitor
For the sixth consecutive year, Texas begins the year with more than a third of the state impacted by drought. Early in 2024, drought was most severe in East and Central Texas. Twelve months later, the epicenter of drought has moved to West and Central Texas.
