Donovan Moxley is the Project WILD Coordinator for TPWD. He has a Master of Science degree in Biology, an in-progress
Master of Science in Applied Ecology at Indiana University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. He is a former high school teacher, having taught AP environmental science, biology, and anatomy and physiology, and has experience in the field working with shorebirds, with GIS assessing urban ecological legacies, and in internal communication to urban foresters regarding ecological delineation.

In his role at Texas Parks and Wildlife, Donovan is responsible for cross-branch field
work, urban outreach, and developing and implementing a communications strategy on
wildlife policy.

Future of Conservation in Texas: Who shoulders the load of wildlife management
in the state of Texas? You might be surprised to learn that it isn’t the general
taxpayer, but rather licensed hunters and anglers of the state of Texas who
financially support conservation, outreach, restoration, and study of wildlife and
their habitats. In 1937, this was the innovative idea of a “user-pay” system of
support, and it was an idea generated and supported by ladies garden and social
clubs as well as sportsmen’s associations and clubs. As participation in hunting
declines, it is time to start thinking of a new way of funding conservation. Be a
part of the conversation in this active, participation-based program that
encourages all Texans to team up together to guide wildlife conservation efforts
for the next 100 years. This program is appropriate for older teen through adult
audiences.