Voices from West Texas

Energy development is as much a part of Texas culture as football in the fall. But Texans doubt that developers can extract oil and gas resources while also protecting the communities, land and water. These points are the foundation of a pair of recent articles by our partners Amber and David on behalf of the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. The articles focus on far West Texas, a place of extraordinary biodiversity, beauty and fiercely independent communities. Most important, our research shows Texans are adamant that the right safeguards be in place to protect natural resources and ensure energy companies restore the land and wildlife habitats to their natural state.