The Texas Hill Country, with its rolling hills, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural significance, is home to rare and imperiled aquatic species known as Texas Treasures. These species-salamanders, freshwater mussels, and blindcats-serve as key indicators of ecosystem health, relying on the region’s aquifer and surface water systems. Check out the different species that make up Texas’ Aquatic Treasures in this new app.
As the Conservation GIS Analyst, Becca provides mapping and geospatial analysis services throughout Defenders to support conservation of wildlife across North America.