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Matthew Hewitt interview with Houston Safari Club
The Return of the Texas Black Bear with Researcher Matthew Hewitt

In the rugged landscapes of West Texas, a remarkable wildlife story is quietly unfolding. It’s a story of resilience, recovery,…
Carlos E. Gonzalez, PhD
From Student Volunteer to Department Chair Sul Ross Names Gonzalez Natural Sciences Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2026 Media Contact: Cindi Meche 432-837-8368 cindi.meche@sulross.edu Key Points: Sul Ross alumnus and BRI leader…
Mallard Ducks
Expanding Horizons: Changing the Future of Gamebird Science

Written by: Cindi Meche, eMBA Since its inception, the Borderlands Research Institute’s Game Bird Program has been focused on the…
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SALE Awards $60,000 to Support BRI Graduate Scholarships

Key Points • The San Antonio Livestock Exposition (SALE) awarded $60,000 to Borderlands Research Institute for four graduate student scholarships…
2026 WTCOY Honoree, Nyle Maxwell
Nyle Maxwell Named 2026 West Texas Conservationist of the Year

Key Points: Nyle Maxwell has been named the 2026 West Texas Conservationist of the Year by the Borderlands Research Foundation…
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On the Road and On the Range: Ty Goodwin’s Journey West

Written by: Lydia Saldaña At 12 years old, Ty Goodwin climbed into the sidecar of a banana-yellow motorcycle and headed…
Borderlands Research Institute Receives $975,000 Gift
Borderlands Research Institute Receives $975,000 Gift to Advance Habitat Restoration in West Texas

Key Points: John L. Nau III has committed $975,000 to expand habitat restoration efforts led by the Borderlands Research Institute…
Finding Greener Pastures
Finding Greener Pastures

Translocated pronghorn move through modified fences By Nate Skinner for Lone Star Outdoor News Erin O’Connell, a graduate research assistant…
TCTWS Awarded to Maureen Frank
Dr. Maureen Frank Honored as 2026 Educator of the Year by Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society

Key Points: Dr. Maureen Frank named 2026 Educator of the Year by the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society, recognizing excellence in…
Healthy Lands and Energy Development Summit Scheduled in Midland April 6
Healthy Lands and Energy Development Summit Scheduled in Midland April 6

The Borderlands Research Institute is inviting those who are interested in how best to minimize the impacts of energy development on natural resources in far West Texas to attend a Summit on Healthy Lands and Energy Development that is scheduled in Midland on April 6, 2022. The summit will explore ideas for reducing potentially negative impacts of energy development through collaborative, voluntary projects that engage landowners, community leaders, and energy companies.
Year-round Seasonal Variation Effects on Scaled Quail Movement Behavior in the Trans-Pecos
Year-round Seasonal Variation Effects on Scaled Quail Movement Behavior in the Trans-Pecos

When the temperature drops and the days get shorter as winter approaches, Scaled quail (Callipepla squamata) join large groups called…
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Desert Lifelines — Riparian Restoration

The Chihuahuan Desert is one of the most diverse arid regions in the world. Our desert usually endures cold winters…