Texas Parks and Wildlife · SEASON 36
Rookery Island, Fishing's Future Founder, Durable Design
Episode 17 · 2021-01-31

- Documentary
Episode overview
Several species of colonial water birds are on the decline in Texas. In Nueces Bay, biologists are working to save eroding bird nesting islands. Shane Wilson is the founder of the non-profit organization Fishing's Future, which is devoted to strengthening family bonds through fishing. See what the Gulf Coast DesignLab at the University of Texas at Austin is building in parks along the coast.
30 minutes
Season 36 episodes
1. Fox Finders, Kraken Diving, Brushland Birds2020-10-11
2. Texas Hunting Traditions2020-10-18
3. Wild Game Cooking Texas Style2020-10-25
4. Birds and Birders2020-11-01
5. State Park Biking Trails2020-11-08
6. Fishing the Texas Coast2020-11-15
7. The Science of Wildlife2020-11-22
8. Texas Game Wardens Past & Present2020-11-29
9. Texas Paddling Trails2020-12-06
10. Explore Texas State Parks & Historic Sites2020-12-13
11. Wildlife in the Lone Star State2020-12-20
12. A Diversity of Jobs2020-12-27
13. Freshwater Fishing in Texas2021-01-03
14. Plains Playas, Bastrop State Park, Hang Ten2021-01-10
15. Outdoor Inspiration, Dutch Oven Cooks, Moving Bees2021-01-17
16. Bass Tracking, Lake Corpus Christi, Kemp's Ridley History2021-01-24
17. Rookery Island, Fishing's Future Founder, Durable Design2021-01-31
18. Bat Noses, Mentored Hunt, Environmental Example2021-02-07
19. Desert Bighorn, Crappie Guys, Cooking Crappie2021-02-14
20. Devils with Dad, State Park Firefighters, Kangaroo Rats2021-02-21
21. Natural Connection, Blanco River Restoration, Fish Habitat2021-02-28
22. Bastrop's Back, Gator Hunt, Alligator Chili Relleno2021-03-07
23. Birding Passion, Collegiate Climbers, Oyster Shell Return2021-03-14
24. Becoming a Warden, Bee Searcher, Franklins Flying2021-03-21
25. Lake Mineral Wells Trailway, Field to Fork, Razing Cane2021-03-28
26. Finding Fortlandia, Caprocks Bison, Fort Parker2021-04-04