BORDERLANDS BIRDING BONANZA LAUNCHES IN WEST TEXAS READ ARTICLE Connecting people and birds. BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE STUDENTS AWARDED $66,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS READ ARTICLE New Franklin and Virginia Law Scholarship Honors Legacy of West Texas Ranching Family. DIXON WATER FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO BRI FOR SONGBIRD CONSERVATION PROGRAM READ ARTICLE This grant will fund field trips focused on birds and implement a citizen science project that will monitor bird populations on private ranches. NFWF AWARDS THIRD GRANT FOR GRASSLAND RESTORATION WORK READ ARTICLE The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded a third six-figure grant to the Borderlands Research Institute for a grassland enhancement project in Marfa and Marathon. RESPECT BIG BEND NAMED TEXAN BY NATURE 2020 CONSERVATION WRANGLER READ ARTICLE Texan by Nature recognizes Respect Big Bend among six other projects across Texas THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS BRI WITH A $100,000 GRANT FOR RESPECT BIG BEND EFFORT READ ARTICLE Photo courtesy of Bill Broyles
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SEMINAR SERIES

Respect Big Bend Wrapped Up 2020 Seminar Series


Despite the pivot to online events due to COVID-19, participants remained engaged.
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Quail Histology and Parasites


Texas quail populations have declined primarily due to habitat loss. However, parasites may be a culprit too.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Trey Johnson


Trey's passion for quail lead him to BRI, but his experiences helped prepare him for success and a bright future.