Coastal Prairie Conservancy

Eli Escobar interviewed the President and CEO of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, formerly known as the Katy Prairie Conservancy, Mary Anne Piacentini. Since its inception in 1992, the organization has been working to protect a sustainable portion of the prairie and has distinguished itself as a leader in local land protection. The Katy Prairie is an important piece of the much larger Coastal Prairie, which was a vast expanse of tall grasses stretching from the Texas Gulf Coast all the way to Canada; much of the prairie has been lost to agricultural and commercial and residential development but important pockets remain that should and can be saved. However, we have some very big news! We just announced at our gala that the Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC) is now the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC). The new name better captures the growth of KPC’s original mission – to sustain a resilient Texas by preserving coastal prairies, wetlands, farms and ranches. Interested in volunteering at the 9 Natives Showcase Garden at the Houston Museum of Natural Science? This monthly volunteer opportunity is the perfect way to get involved and support native plants in the heart of Houston! The next one is Monday, June 13. Visit them at coastalprairieconservancy.org and @coastalprairieconservancy on Facebook and Instagram.