Wildlife

According to the federal wildlife agency, this newly acquired land is a major stopover area for migratory birds. It will now be added to a nearly 70,000-acre wildlife refuge.

Two pairs of whooping cranes nested on private land in Jefferson and Chambers counties this year. It’s believed to be the first time the endangered birds have nested in Texas since the 1800s.

The bridge will allow people and animals to safely cross over the parkway that divides the 330-acre park and make it easier for animals to reach watering holes.

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