Parks

Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, unique tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have walked along its shores. Padre Island National Seashore is waiting to be rediscovered.

Map showing location of park.

Collaboration Results in Individual Receiving Citations for “Waste of Fish” at Padre Island National Seashore

2024-09-10

A recent investigation by Padre Island National Seashore NPS law enforcement and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) resulted in an individual being cited for “waste of fish.”

A large orange excavator digs in the ground.

Padre Island National Seashore announces $7.1 Million in Funding to Restore Oil and Gas Well Sites

2024-08-14

Padre Island National Seashore has been approved to receive a total of $7,115,165 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to restore abandoned oil and gas well sites within the park boundaries. The BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is the largest investment devoted to the restoration and protection of the environment and infrastructure in American history.

Padre Island National Seashore seeking input on possible development of feral exotic invasive management plan

2024-07-22

The NPS will soon begin a planning effort at Padre Island National Seashore which is proposing to remove invasive pigs, as well as nilgai antelope, from the Seashore. By enhancing capacity for early detection, rapid response and control, and prevention of re-introduction, landscape restoration is achievable and sustainable.

A adult sea turtle digging a nest in the sand.

Padre Island National Seashore announces $153,000 project to analyze rising sea level impacts on sea turtles

2024-04-19

Padre Island National Seashore has secured an additional $153,000 in project funding from the National Park Service Natural Resource Fund Source to investigate the impacts of sea level rise on sea turtle nests. The research will allow park scientists and partners to assess coastal impacts from climate change and the effects of nuisance flooding on nesting sea turtles, including the endangered Kemp’s ridley.