Papers relating to the acquisition of Travis Swamp land to create the Travis Swamp Wetland Reserve. Papers include petitions, proposals, reports, correspondence, hearing submissions, legal papers, advertising and newsletters. Includes concept plans and sketches for the wetland reserve and for the Travis Country Estate.

Includes those relating to the conservation and ecology of the area including those relating to the effects of pollution and of management and preservation plans. Also includes some historial papers relating to the history of the Travis Swamp area,1929-1989.