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The Texas Landscape Project explores conservation and ecologyin Texas through an extensively researched atlas of the vastlandscape. In five major parts—Land, Water, Air, Energy, and the BuiltWorld—readers encounter the changes made by growingpopulations and industrial and agricultural development in thestate. Special wildlife sections highlight the histories of iconicfauna like the American bison and the monarch butterfly. As a follow-up to the Texas Legacy Project, this volume provideshistorical context and contemporary data for the environmentalissues that have affected Texas places: the impact of grazing ondwindling prairie grasses, the increasing reach of light pollution,and the health concerns raised by lead smelting in El Paso. Butthese are also stories of hope, as author David Todd recountsrecent successful efforts to preserve Texas’ landscape and naturalresources. Navigate the Neches River valley, the Gulf of Mexico reefs, andthe colonias of the US–Mexico border with Todd’s detailed yetreadable text. The more than 280 color maps, specially created bycartographer Jonathan Ogren, and over 100 photographs, supportthe clear, accessible narrative and the book’s educational merit. An engaging read for any environmentalist or conscientiouscitizen, The Texas Landscape Project provides a true sense ofthe grand scope of the Lone Star State and its broad array ofenvironments.

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David Todd has created a compelling visual history of the Texas environment. Complementing his prodigious research with more than a hundred innovative maps, his book shows us not only what has been lost in Texas but also the vast resources so many are working hard to save. This is an important read for anyone who cares about our nation's future, because if we can solve environmental challenges in Texas -- and I am confident we can -- we can find solutions everywhere. --Fred Krupp, president, Environmental Defense Fund-- (11/16/2015) David Todd and Jonathan Ogren's Texas Landscape Project is a treasure chest of a book covering Texas environmental history and current conservation issues. When you open the wide-ranging volume, wonderful things keep spilling out... Readers can spend hours engrossed in the fascinating array of maps and visuals covering topics such as Gulf of Mexico ship traffic, artesian springs along frontier trails, the size and age of Texas reservoirs and the extent of Texas' original grasslands. Russell Roe, Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine-- (11/28/2016) Texas is big. And beautiful. Naturally it requires a like book to convey her natural story, and now we have that book. --Lone Star Book Reviews-- (10/18/2016) The complex physical geography of Texas, the state's rich political and social history, and its engrossing natural history come together smartly in this brilliantly organized atlas. It's an ambitious project, founded on up-to-date research, and thoroughly captivating. --Barry Lopez, author of Arctic Dreams-- (02/26/2016) The Texas Landscape Project is a new kind of atlas that explores Texas' environmental issues using databases, maps, charts, and images. It creates an illustrated context to help us understand the consequences that our choices have on the environment. Texans' love of land runs deep, and this atlas is a powerful reminder that we're responsible for making informed choices to protect the Lone Star State's landscapes for generations to come. --David Yarnold, President & CEO of National Audubon Society-- (02/16/2016) . . .this unique exploration of nature and people in Texas is nothing less than a tour-de-force display of 'map power'! --Thad Sitton, author of Caddo: Visions of a Southern Cypress Lake -- (02/04/2016) Texans are lucky--this remarkable volume demonstrates just the kind of insight we need on landscapes the world around. Anyone who cares about the Lone Star state--and who wouldn't, given its beauty and history--will revel in the level of detail and of deep thinking! --Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy-- (02/01/2016) This book by David Todd and Jonathan Ogren belongs on the bookshelf of every Texan concerned about our land and its future. Its scope is broad and its coverage is extensive. It is packed with insight and information, and I highly recommend it. --Jim Blackburn, author of The Book of Texas Bays, professor in the Practice in Environmental Law, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Rice University-- (01/22/2016) The Texas Landscape Project vividly depicts the state's natural beauty in a way that captivates the spirit and compels the soul to take action to conserve it. -- Collin O'Mara, President and Chief Executive Officer of National Wildlife Federation--Collin O'Mara, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Wildlife Federation

The complex physical geography of Texas, the state's rich political and social history, and its engrossing natural history come together smartly in this brilliantly organized atlas. It's an ambitious project, founded on up-to-date research, and thoroughly captivating. Barry Lopez, author ofArctic Dreams--Barry Lopez (02/26/2016)

David Todd has created a compelling visual history of the Texas environment. Complementing his prodigious research with more than a hundred innovative maps, his book shows us not only what has been lost in Texas but also the vast resources so many are working hard to save. This is an important readfor anyone who cares about our nation s future, because if we can solve environmental challenges in Texas -- and I am confident we can -- we can find solutions everywhere. Fred Krupp, president, Environmental Defense Fund--Fred Krupp, president, Environmental Defense Fund (11/16/2015)

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David Todd is the founder and coordinator for the Conservation History Association of Texas and coauthor of The Texas Legacy Project, USA. Jonathan Green is the founder of Siglo Group, a firm that helpsclients integrate natural systems into land planning and design.

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