Deep South Texas supports an incredible variety of plants and animals, including the elusive ocelot, striking Mexican bluewing butterflies and colorful green jays.  Although 95% of the vegetation has been cleared in the lower four counties, efforts are underway to restore wildlands and create corridors for wildlife to travel.  Like bridges spanning islands, isolated pieces of habitat are linked providing areas for wildlife to live and travel to new territories. 

The staff of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge and its many volunteers are working hard to ensure the Rio Grande and its surrounding habitat will continue its wild and winding ways for generations to come!

The Rio Grande in deep South Texas. Photo by USFWS.