San Antonio, TX — The Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is now accepting applications from voluntary landowners interested in permanently protecting their land and natural resources through conservation easements. These tailored easements support compatible land uses, such as agriculture, wildlife habitat, and open space, that also help safeguard the military mission and training capabilities of Joint Base San Antonio–Camp Bullis.

Thanks to support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, up to $3 million in funding is available for conservation easements that protect water resources, sustain agricultural productivity, preserve wildlife habitat, and maintain dark skies.

“As San Antonio continues to grow, development pressures threaten both our natural resources and the military’s ability to train effectively,” said project coordinator George Clendenin. “Conservation easements offer landowners a powerful tool to preserve open land, protect water features, and contribute to national defense objectives.”

The Camp Bullis Sentinel Landscape project area spans portions of the Upper Guadalupe, Middle Guadalupe, Cibolo, Medina, and Upper San Antonio watersheds, home to unique karst features, natural springs, and sensitive ecological systems. Conservation easements within this area help reduce land fragmentation, promote groundwater recharge, and limit light pollution, which is vital to migratory wildlife, public health, and night-time military operations.

Landowners located within the project boundary are encouraged to apply by August 15, 2025. Applications will be prioritized based on proximity to Camp Bullis, risk of development, ecological value, and connectivity to other conserved lands.

Camp Bullis RCPP Project Area

How to Apply

To get started, interested landowners should complete the Landowner Interest Form. For questions about eligibility, contact George Clendenin or Erin Davis at CampBullisRCPP@ag.tamu.edu.

By participating, landowners can protect the Hill Country’s natural heritage, receive financial compensation, and ensure their land remains productive and resilient for future generations.

To learn more, please visit CampBullisRCPP.nri.tamu.edu or contact us at CampBullisRCPP@ag.tamu.edu.

Key partners include:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Natural Resources Institute
• Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)
• The Nature Conservancy of Texas
• Texas Agricultural Land Trust
• Hill Country Alliance
• Green Spaces Alliance
• Heart of Texas Conservancy
• Edwards Aquifer Authority
• Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance
• Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District

About the Partnership

The Camp Bullis Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a locally led, collaborative group focused on conserving natural resources, strengthening military readiness, and bolstering agricultural productivity around Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. An RCPP is designed to be a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on working land. By leveraging collective resources and collaborating on common goals, RCPP demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in delivering results for agriculture and conservation.