Freestone County Soil & Water Conservation District #424 has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 27 through May 4, 2025, and the focus this year is “Home is Where the Habitat is.”
Native habitats are vital for maintaining Texas’s rich biodiversity. They serve as homes for countless species while playing a critical role in storing carbon, filtering pollutants, and preventing soil erosion. Preserving these habitats is essential to ensuring that the ecosystems we rely on remain strong and resilient for generations to come.
Texas’s native habitats and landscapes are not just the foundation of our natural environment—they are also deeply intertwined with our cultural heritage and future prosperity. From prairies and wetlands to forests and rivers, each habitat contributes to the health and vitality of our state. These habitats sustain wildlife but also provide critical ecosystem services that benefit people directly, such as clean water, fertile soil, and recreational opportunities. The preservation of these habitats is a shared responsibility that supports both environmental and human well-being.
