The station will help landowners and policymakers understand how changes in climate, species and development affect the land, water and other natural resources.
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announced on Monday it will build a new field station in Dripping Springs to expand its network to study biodiversity and sustainability. The university said the field station will be surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation easement, will feature tracts for research and will support new initiatives in public outreach.
The so-called Hill Country Station will be funded in part by a $50 million gift from the Winn Family Foundation, along with another $150 million in estimated institutional and additional philanthropic support., which supports biological and environmental research, educational programs and public outreach.
“UT’s top-ranked natural sciences and geosciences programs have deep roots in the study of our planet and its vital natural resources through leading research and discovery,” UT President Jay Hartzell said. “With the incredible generosity of Steve and Melinda Winn, our researchers have established a network of research sites where experts can capture data, understand and forecast trends, and work to preserve biodiversity and natural resources.
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