In the rugged Trans-Pecos, Scaled quail shift from large winter coveys to spring breeding pairs, revealing dramatic seasonal changes in behavior. By tracking GPS-tagged birds across an entire year, a BRI graduate student is uncovering how these movements can guide conservation of this iconic game bird.
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Mar2026
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Jan2026
The newly launched Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water at Sul Ross State University has announced the speaker lineup for the 2026 Water in the Desert Conference, set for Feb. 11–13 in Alpine.
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Jan2026
Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water Launches at Sul Ross State University $2.75 million commitment establishes endowment and multi-year operational support.
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Dec2025
HLSR awarded a $40,000 grant to BRI, continuing its long-term commitment to the BRI Undergraduate Mentorship Program (BUMP).
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Dec2025
The Chihuahuan Desert is the largest desert in North America, covering close to 200,000 square miles in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It encompasses the entire Greater Big Bend region of Texas and is one of the most diverse, arid regions in the world with an extraordinary array of ... Read More
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Nov2025
Landowners from across West Texas gathered for the Diversifying Land Use in the Trans-Pecos, a full-day event designed to help ranching families navigate emerging opportunities.
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Nov2025
Trans-Pecos Rangelands Management: The Rangelands of Far West Texas
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Nov2025
Registration is now open for the second Water in the Desert Conference, which will be held Feb. 11–13, 2026, at Sul Ross State University in Alpine.
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Oct2025
Landowners across West Texas are invited to attend a one-day workshop in Alpine on Nov. 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.