ARANSAS COUNTY, Texas — Aransas County has acquired 950 acres of natural habitat in Rockport through a grant from the Texas General Land Office's Coastal Management Program.

The $2.35 million acquisition includes prairies, marshes and wetlands that will be preserved for future generations.

"A lot of people would like to see more land preserved and less development, but it's a balance," Aransas First Land Trust board member, Shelly Steckler said.

The property, known as Copano Cove Ranch, is located west of Farm Road 1781 and extends to the bay. It contains diverse wildlife and native plants, including various bird species and wildflowers.

"It's really critical to identify the places where we can conserve these things," real estate broker, Janae Evans said.

The acquisition was made poss

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