About Us
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Our Purpose
PESCADOR: People Engaged in Sea-turtle Conservation & Access while Defending Our Rights.
We are a Corpus Christi-based, grassroots, (pending not-for-profit), non-political, non-governmental organization advocating for the enforcement of the Texas Open Beaches Act. We are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the survival of the Kemp’s
PESCADOR: People Engaged in Sea-turtle Conservation & Access while Defending Our Rights.
We are a Corpus Christi-based, grassroots, (pending not-for-profit), non-political, non-governmental organization advocating for the enforcement of the Texas Open Beaches Act. We are dedicated to protecting and enhancing the survival of the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle and preserving public access to Texas beaches.
Our Purpose
Local Economy at Risk
Our Purpose
Preserving public access to Texas beaches both state and federal while working to to protect and enhance the survival of the Kemp's Ridley Sea turtle. To advocate for this cause while educating citizens and the public, that they might have a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.
A deeper understanding requires knowledge and awaren
Preserving public access to Texas beaches both state and federal while working to to protect and enhance the survival of the Kemp's Ridley Sea turtle. To advocate for this cause while educating citizens and the public, that they might have a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.
A deeper understanding requires knowledge and awareness of these critical and elements as they are all not just connected...but interwoven:
- The need to protect and enhance the survival of endangered and threatened species
- The Texas Open Beach Act (TOBA)
- The 1963 Texas deed of property to Padre Island National Seashore (PAIS).
- The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
Local Economy at Risk
Local Economy at Risk
Local Economy at Risk
Some say that economic impact is around $30 million annually.
The Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program is in the process of being reorganized under Superintendent Eric Brunnemann.
This program has been around since the 1970s, and it is responsible for the conservation of sea turtles. Since the 1970s
Some say that economic impact is around $30 million annually.
The Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program is in the process of being reorganized under Superintendent Eric Brunnemann.
This program has been around since the 1970s, and it is responsible for the conservation of sea turtles. Since the 1970s, Park Service staff and volunteers at PINS have worked to conserve the Kemp's Ridley. World famous public hatching releases have gone from close to 25 a year, down to just to 5...and public vehicle access to the 60 miles of beach are at risk of being lost.
The STRP will soon merge with the Science and Resources Management Division of PINS. Too say that it will have a negative impact on the beloved program is an understatement. The program is being decimated before our eyes.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has said that it will NOT provide any funding to the sea turtle nest detection and protection until the National Park Service (NPS) permanently gets vehicles off the beach at PAIS and stops relocating nests.
The NPS has failed to aggressively pursue funding stemming from the Deepwater Horizon Restoration Funding...costing Texas projects millions of dollars.
There is no question as to the negative impact on the local economy.
Visitors from all over the world come to witness the releases and when they do they spend money. Hotels, restaurants, shopping, fishing gear and so on. Some say that economic impact is around $30 million annually.
Our Founders & Directors
Jan Roberson
Jan Roberson
Jan Roberson
Jan Roberson, Founder
Policy & Research Advisor
Jan, Policy & Research Advisor for PESCADOR Coalition, is unwavering in her commitment to the organization's mission. As a native Texan, she not only comprehends the significance of Texas' natural resources but also embodies the necessity of adhering to the laws that regulate them.
After stu
Jan Roberson, Founder
Policy & Research Advisor
Jan, Policy & Research Advisor for PESCADOR Coalition, is unwavering in her commitment to the organization's mission. As a native Texan, she not only comprehends the significance of Texas' natural resources but also embodies the necessity of adhering to the laws that regulate them.
After studying Freshwater Science at Southwest Texas State University, Jan transitioned into the corporate world, working in the sales force at Mondelez International.
After retiring in 2016, she enrolled at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, earning a Master of Environmental Science specializing in Environmental Management. She volunteered at Padre Island National Seashore (PAIS) Sea Turtle Science & Recovery (STSR) laboratory for eight years before stepping aside to help co-found PESCADOR.
Jan resides in Corpus Christi, pursuing her passions. The scenic beaches and beauty of the Texas hill country reflect her love for nature. Jan is also an avid sports fan and loves to travel.
Nick Meyer
Jan Roberson
Jan Roberson
Nick Meyer, Founder
Community Engagement
Nick Meyer, co-founder and Director of Community Engagement for Pescador Coalition was born in England where he was a successful businessman.
He immigrated to the United States in 1994 and is now a US Citizen.
He is a successful entrepreneur and patented inventor whose ability to think outside the
Nick Meyer, Founder
Community Engagement
Nick Meyer, co-founder and Director of Community Engagement for Pescador Coalition was born in England where he was a successful businessman.
He immigrated to the United States in 1994 and is now a US Citizen.
He is a successful entrepreneur and patented inventor whose ability to think outside the box keeps his internationally known fishing tackle company ahead of the curve. Nick is well known among anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who fish the surf of Padre Island National Seashore (PINS). His highly detailed YouTube reports on weather, water clarity and fishing conditions are cherished and relied upon by numerous surf anglers in Texas and beyond.
Nick founded “Citizens for Access & Conservation” (CAC), a grass-roots organization instrumental in engaging citizens to advocate for sound conservation policy and continued vehicle access on Padre Island National Seashore. Nick’s relentless energy, coupled with his passion for the Texas coastal outdoors and land-based surf fishing have made him a highly sought after source of education and information among coastal anglers.
Jeb Bradshaw
Jan Roberson
Jeb Bradshaw
Jeb Bradshaw, Founder
Marketing & Legislative Outreach
Jeb is a native Texan and one of the three co-founders of PESCADOR Coalition Incorporated and Director of Marketing & Legislative Outreach. Residing in Fort Worth he is a managing partner for a privately held agency in the commercial lines insurance industry.
Prior to his 25 years in t
Jeb Bradshaw, Founder
Marketing & Legislative Outreach
Jeb is a native Texan and one of the three co-founders of PESCADOR Coalition Incorporated and Director of Marketing & Legislative Outreach. Residing in Fort Worth he is a managing partner for a privately held agency in the commercial lines insurance industry.
Prior to his 25 years in the insurance industry Jeb was part of the 4th generation of his family to work in their automotive parts distribution business. A business started in downtown Fort Worth by his Great Grandfather R.R. Cogdell in 1921. He also served 8 years working for a Houston based technology company in the geophysical exploration services industry in Mexico before Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX).
Graduating in 1990 from The University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Economics Jeb maintains native fluency in Spanish. A lifetime member of Coastal Conservation Association in his spare time he enjoys fishing the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre and driving, camping and fishing the surf along the beaches of Padre Island National Seashore (PINS).