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Flagship Projects & Collaborations
UL’s surface initiatives are strengthened through strategic collaborations with conservation organizations, academic institutions, and industry partners. These flagship projects reflect UL’s commitment to science-based land management and scalable restoration solutions.
DELAWARE RIVER BASIN RESTORATION PROJECT Texan by Nature | Culberson County
TEXAS NATIVE SEEDS PROJECT Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute | Texas A&M University–Kingsville UL entered a three-year research collaboration with the Texas Native Seeds Program (TNS) to evaluate reclamation methodologies across caliche pits, reserve pits, pad sites, rights-of-way, and other disturbed landscapes. The research focuses on identifying optimal native seed mixes and restoration strategies tailored to Permian Basin conditions. Benefits include: • Improved wildlife habitat • Enhanced stormwater management • Reduced spread of invasive species • Increased planting success and lower long-term maintenance costs
In partnership with Texan by Nature and ConocoPhillips, and building on restoration efforts led by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico, UL is advancing restoration efforts across approximately 7,200 acres in Culberson County. The project addresses erosion, sedimentation, and declining water resources impacting the Delaware River Basin. Restoration activities include targeted treatment of upland brush species to: • Improve water quality and availability • Enhance drought resilience and water retention • Improve forage quality for livestock and wildlife • Strengthen soil health and reduce erosion • Enhance habitat for grassland birds, mule deer, pronghorn, and other species The project also serves as a demonstration model for scalable restoration approaches across similar West Texas landscapes.
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH & INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS UL maintains active research and data-sharing relationships with a range of academic institutions to support surface stewardship, land health, and resource management objectives:
TEXAS A&M NATURAL RESOURCES INSTITUTE
BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE & SUL ROSS UNIVERSITY
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
These collaborations integrate research-driven insights into surface operations, strengthening stewardship practices, and supporting long-term sustainability across the PUF Lands.
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