Clean water, clean air, open spaces with healthy lakes, rivers and forests; sources of energy
that don’t pollute and never run out — all this should be the heritage we leave to future
generations. Environment Texas researches the issues to educate the public and win tangible
results for a greener future.
Luke Metzger has a B.A. from the University of Southern California and is a leading voice in
the state for clean air, clean water, clean energy and open spaces. Luke has led successful
campaigns to win permanent protection for the Christmas Mountains of Big Bend; to compel
Exxon, Shell and Chevron Phillips to cut air pollution at three Texas refineries and chemical plants; and to boost funding for water conservation and state parks.
The San Antonio Current has called Luke “long one of the most energetic and dedicated
defenders of environmental issues in the state.” He has been named one of the “Top Lobbyists
for Causes” by Capitol Inside, received the President’s Award from the Texas Recreation and
Parks Society for his work to protect Texas parks, and was chosen for the inaugural class of
“Next Generation Fellows” by the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law at
UT Austin.
Luke, his wife, son and daughter are working to visit every state park in Texas.