Big Thicket National Preserve

Hurricane Laura Threatens National Park Units

As Hurricane Laura bore down on the Louisiana and Texas coasts units of the National Park System boarded up and hunkered down to wait out the storm.

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By NPT Staff - August 26th, 2020 3:50pm

Musing From The Parks: Random Odds And Ends From The Park System

There always is something going on in the National Park System, some good, some not so good, and some interesting. Come along and let me explain.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 10th, 2020 2:00am

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Lend A Hand To Clean Up Big Thicket National Preserve

We've all seen it. Trash in national parks. It can range from cigarette butts to plastic bags and styrofoam cups. Most of us pick the trash up and put it in the garbage. But not everyone. That's why the folks at Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas are launching a monthly effort to have folks clean up the park.

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By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2019 1:30am

Big Thicket National Preserve Hosts Youth Summit In June 2019

In June of 2019, Big Thicket National Preserve will be hosting the 2019 Preserve America Youth Summit.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2019 1:30am

Public Hog Trapping Program Launched In Big Thicket National Preserve

Superintendent Wayne Prokopetz announced a new public feral hog trapping program at Big Thicket National Preserve. Starting on May 1, 2019, preserve staff will issue free hog trapping permits to interested community members.

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By NPT Staff - April 4th, 2019 1:30am

Return Of Government Could Save Longleaf Pine Seedlings At Big Thicket National Preserve

A thaw in political brinksmanship that allows the partial government shutdown that's been in effect since before Christmas to be lifted might have come in time to save an estimated 25,000 Longleaf pine seedlings at Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 26th, 2019 2:00am

Big Thicket National Preserve Recovering After Hurricane Harvey

As the Caribbean braces to take the brunt of a second hurricane in three weeks, parks in Texas are continuing to recover from destruction caused last month by Hurricane Harvey. The good news is that Big Thicket National Preserve, which experienced unprecedented flooding, is beginning to return to normal operations.

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By NPT Staff - September 20th, 2017 2:00am

Traveler's View: How Much Of Secretary Zinke's Approach To Conservation Can Public Lands Tolerate?

Trying to understand how Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke views himself as a conservationist cut from the mold of Theodore Roosevelt is an ongoing challenge. While he wants to bolster the ranks of hunters and anglers, the secretary also wants to shrink some national monuments, allow target shooting on as many public lands as possible, and allow hunters to chum for bears with donuts and greasy loaves of bread.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Trump Administration To Review Oil And Gas Regs For National Park System

In a move interpreted by the National Parks Conservation Association as "a direct attack on national parks," President Trump has directed the Interior Department to review, and possibly rescind, regulations pertaining to oil and gas drilling in units of the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - March 28th, 2017 6:30pm

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Meet The Press: National Park Service Director Addresses National Press Club

National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis expects to hear of more incidents of sexual harassment or misconduct from his agency once a hotline is set up to receive reports.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 2nd, 2016 10:51am

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