The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partnered with Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited to conserve Guadalupe Bass, the state fish, following devastating 2025 flood events. GRTU fundraiser raised $20,000 for facility improvements at Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center to expand production and stocking of Guadalupe Bass and other native species.
Where
Statewide
When
Nov. 9, 2026
Sources
Official record and 3 more
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Fundraiser donation for facility improvements$20,0001Who pays or receives it: Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited
Who's involved
Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentState agency partnering on conservation efforts
Guadalupe River Trout UnlimitedConservation organization raising funds for facility improvements
Nate SmithResearch biologist at Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center
Chris JohnsonTexas State Council and Conservation Chair for Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited
The facts
TPWD partnered with Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited to conserve Guadalupe Bass following devastating 2025 flood events.1
GRTU fundraiser events raised $20,000 for improvements to Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center.1
Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center has raised and stocked over four million Guadalupe Bass since the 1990s.1
TPWD and partners hosted three restoration workshops for over 100 flood-affected riverside landowners.1
Partners coordinated growth of 23,000 riparian grasses and sedges and purchase of 6,400 pounds of native seed for landowners.1
Over 100 volunteers installed nearly 2,000 live stakes of tree species along Kerrville riverside trail network.1
Who said what
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Nate Smith, research biologist at Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center Facility improvements are critical for expanding capacity to recover Texas fishes like Guadalupe Bass.1
Chris Johnson, Texas State Council and Conservation Chair for Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited The opportunity to invest in state fish survival and support facilities and personnel is an honor.1
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TPWD join forces with Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited to conserve Texas' state fish
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