Artist preserves Texas prairie, aiding climate and wildlife
Rose-Marie Demourkas Towle, a distinguished artist from Brookshire, Texas, has taken a bold step towards environmental conservation by securing her ranch under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. This move aligns with federal efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and land preservation.
Her property, adjacent to the historic Katy Prairie Preserve, is now safeguarded through the Arborland Grassland easement project. This area is crucial for the Coastal Prairie Conservancy's strategy to protect the region's natural resources from the encroachments of urban development in Houston.
With the easement in place, Rose-Marie's land will remain a sanctuary for various species, including cattle, birds, and geese, enhancing the ecological landscape.