This program provides technical assistance only. TPWD has identified 16 types of projects to enhance habitat on private lands. In wetland areas, these projects may include moist soil management, pumping agreements and fencing. Landowner maintains improvements. TPWD Statewide Cost-shared by the landowner and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Funding is dependent on availability of grants.
WHAT solicits funds for projects such as management of water on cropped wetlands, restoration of converted wetlands, enhancement of natural wetlands, and creation of wetlands on non-wetland sites. The cooperator maintains ownership of the land upon completion of the project. Any landowner interested in accomplishing the same goals as WHAT is eligible to participate.