
The Current and Potential Economic Benefits of the I‑20 Wildlife Preserve and Jenna Welch Nature Study Center
Report Published on January 09, 2025The I-20 Wildlife Preserve and proposed Jenna Welch Nature Study Center is a 100-acre preserve including a playa lake in Midland, Texas. The Preserve supports local wildlife and serves as an ecotourism destination as well as carbon sink, providing a significant environmental benefit to the area. The proposed Jenna Welch Nature Study Center would add further educational resources and infrastructure in addition to being an event venue, enhancing potential benefits to the community.