2023 Class of Fellows, Beth Clark, Texas Chapter
Clark Condon Associates, Houston
Beth Clark's leadership is rooted in her visionary approach to stewardship of the land. She has charted a trailblazing course in advancing the profession's visibility and practice, as well as conservation and biodiversity issues. As principal and lead designer at Clark Condon Associates, Beth led the firm in restoring ecosystems and protecting biodiversity in compelling projects that serve as models for integrating prairies and habitat into new developments throughout the state. Early on in her career, Beth committed her time and resources to intensive study of prairie ecology, wildlife habitat, native grasses and forbs, soil microbiology, organic landscape practices, wetlands, and stream bank stabilization, extending her education beyond the typical landscape architectural degree curriculum. Her in-depth knowledge is used to address the advancement of development into coastal prairie lands, promote native plants and organic horticultural methods, and educate the public, staff, and students about sustainability and conservation. Through her work with several nonprofit organizations, Beth has been highly influential in many ways. From her volunteer leadership with Urban Harvest, which advocates for equity by addressing food instability in underserved areas and supporting local farmers and ranchers, to her work with Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) and the Nine Natives Program, Beth is known throughout the state as an environmental leader and extraordinary resource. Her leadership and extensive professional work exemplify the contribution that landscape architects can make to promoting conservation, resilience, and equitable communities.
