NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION

The Natural Resources Division falls under the umbrella of the Parks & Recreation Department within the City of Pearland. City leadership recognizes the importance of devoting resources to protecting and enhancing the city’s valuable natural resources and created the division in fall 2016.

It is the vision of the Natural Resources Division to be a source of environmental education, awareness, and stewardship in the community that leads the City to increased nature-based connections and experiences by:

• Preserving natural areas and features
• Restoring important habitats
• Providing wildlife-friendly parks
• Providing accessible nature-based recreation
• Acting as an abundant environmental education outlet

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Environmental conservation and preservation is achieved through meticulous management of an areas natural resources. This includes managing, restoring, and enhancing natural resources within the city of Pearland for the benefit of conserving native plant and animal life as well as preserving their associated ecological functions.

To accomplish this conservation and preservation, the Natural Resources Division has set several initiatives to ensure that the native species of Pearland are protected and well cared for. 

1. Habitat Restoration 
2. Parkland Flora and Fauna Management
3. Wildlife & Environmentally-Friendly Initiatives Development
4. Environmentally Sensitive Areas Management
5. Waterway Conservation

NATURAL RESOURCES VOLUNTEERS & PARTNERS

Managing Pearland's natural resources is an extensive task. With over 20 parks and many more City owned properties, the acreage managed by the Natural Resources Division requires a huge amount of time and care. It is with the invaluable help of our volunteers and partners that we have the success in habitat conservation and preservation that we do. 

Partners of the Natural Resources Division have also played a big part in helping the native Pearland environment. Projects have included seed work, tree plantings, and volunteer hours. These projects were made possible by partners like:

• The Nature Conservancy
• Keep Pearland Beautiful 
• Texas Master Naturalists
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
• University of Houston

If you are interested in volunteering or partnering with the Natural Resources Division to help with the conservation and preservation of vital habitats in Pearland, please visit our Volunteer Page.