Member Operations<\/title>\n\n <style>\n :root {\n --ltb-green-dark: #173f22;\n --ltb-green: #2f6b3a;\n --ltb-green-soft: #e6f0df;\n --ltb-gold: #c58b1c;\n --ltb-gold-soft: #f5ead2;\n --ltb-cream: #fbf7ec;\n --ltb-blue: #2d8c99;\n --ltb-blue-soft: #dceff1;\n --ltb-slate: #39463d;\n --ltb-slate-soft: #eef1ed;\n --ltb-text: #243126;\n --ltb-muted: #637062;\n --ltb-white: #ffffff;\n --ltb-border: rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.18);\n --ltb-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.12);\n }\n\n body {\n margin: 0;\n font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n color: var(--ltb-text);\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf7ec 0%, #ffffff 44%, #f5f8f1 100%);\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n\n .entry-title,\n .page-title,\n .wp-block-post-title {\n display: none;\n }\n\n .member-operations {\n width: 100vw;\n margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n\n .member-operations h1,\n .member-operations h2,\n .member-operations h3,\n .member-operations a {\n 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start;\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n\n .workflow-grid,\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .status-item {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"member-operations\">\n <section class=\"operations-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"operations-header\">\n <div class=\"identity-card\">\n <nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <span>Member Portal<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>DOSA<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>Operations<\/span>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"operations-tag\">Operations<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"operations-title\">Member Operations<\/h1>\n <p>\n A working space for the active side of TXMN Lower Trinity Basin chapter activity: projects, events, volunteer reporting, requests, field support, and operational follow-through.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"status-card\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-status-title\">\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"operations-status-title\">Operations Snapshot<\/h2>\n <p>Use this area for quick operational status once data sources are available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-list\" aria-label=\"Operations status summary\">\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Projects<\/strong>\n <span>Active<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Events<\/strong>\n <span>Upcoming<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Requests<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Reports<\/strong>\n <span>Open<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"workflow-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"workflow-title\">Operational Workflows<\/h2>\n <p>Primary work areas for moving chapter activity from request to planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"workflow-grid\" aria-label=\"Primary operations workflows\">\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"projects-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Plan<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"projects-title\">Projects<\/h3>\n <p>Track approved projects, project references, assignments, partners, and working notes.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"events-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Schedule<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"events-title\">Events<\/h3>\n <p>Coordinate meetings, outreach, training, field activities, and operational event details.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"vms-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Report<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"vms-title\">VMS & Hours<\/h3>\n <p>Route members to volunteer reporting, service hours, training hours, and related guidance.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"requests-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Intake<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"requests-title\">Requests<\/h3>\n <p>Central place for operational requests, routing needs, clarifications, and follow-up items.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" aria-labelledby=\"active-work-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"active-work-title\">Active Work<\/h2>\n <p>Placeholder panels for data-driven operational information such as open tasks, upcoming deadlines, and recent activity.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"operations-layout\">\n <div class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"open-items-title\">\n <h2 id=\"open-items-title\">Open Items<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"task-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Project follow-up<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for open project actions, partner follow-up, or member assignments.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Upcoming event check<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for logistics, calendar review, and preparation status.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Reporting reminder<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for VMS, hours, training, or report completion reminders.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"rail\" aria-label=\"Operations notices and resources\">\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"operations-notices-title\">Operations Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Workflow buildout<\/strong>\n <span>Replace placeholders as forms, calendars, and shared folders are finalized.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Access planning<\/strong>\n <span>Decide which operational tools are member-only or leadership-only.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-resources-title\">\n <h2 id=\"operations-resources-title\">Resource Links<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"resource-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Operations Drive<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for shared operations folder.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Operations Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for working calendar or filtered calendar view.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"quick-links-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"quick-links-title\">Operations Quick Links<\/h2>\n <p>Compact routing tiles for frequently used operational tools. Replace placeholders with final URLs as they become available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-grid\" aria-label=\"Operations quick links\">\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Calendar in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Calendar<\/h3>\n <p>Open chapter or working calendars for meetings, events, and planning dates.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Drive in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Drive<\/h3>\n <p>Open shared folders, project documents, templates, and working files.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Forms in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Forms<\/h3>\n <p>Open request forms, signups, surveys, and operational intake forms.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>VMS<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for volunteer management and reporting system access.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Project Library<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for approved project references and activity support material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Request Intake<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for internal operational support requests.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/main>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"is-responsive items-justified-center wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"top menu\" \n\t\t data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" 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id=\"studio-status-title\">Studio Snapshot<\/h2>\n <p>Use this area for publishing status, drafts, and media workflow summaries.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-list\" aria-label=\"Studio status summary\">\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Newsletter<\/strong>\n <span>Drafting<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Website<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Media<\/strong>\n <span>Organizing<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Requests<\/strong>\n <span>Pending<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-workflows-title\">\n <div class=\"studio-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"studio-workflows-title\">Studio Workflows<\/h2>\n <p>Primary work areas for creating, organizing, reviewing, and publishing chapter-facing content.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"studio-grid\" aria-label=\"Primary studio workflows\">\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"newsletter-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Publishing<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"newsletter-title\">Newsletter<\/h3>\n <p>Draft, organize, review, and publish monthly chapter newsletters and supporting material.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"media-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Assets<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"media-title\">Media Library<\/h3>\n <p>Manage images, graphics, documents, media uploads, and reusable chapter assets.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"website-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Website<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"website-title\">Website Updates<\/h3>\n <p>Coordinate website requests, public notices, revisions, and page maintenance workflows.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"archives-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Records<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"archives-title\">Archives<\/h3>\n <p>Maintain completed newsletters, media records, published notices, and archived content.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" aria-labelledby=\"active-studio-title\">\n <div class=\"studio-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"active-studio-title\">Active Studio Work<\/h2>\n <p>Placeholder areas for current drafts, publishing queues, media review, and active website changes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"studio-layout\">\n <div class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"drafts-title\">\n <h2 id=\"drafts-title\">Current Drafts<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"draft-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Monthly newsletter draft<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for newsletter editing, review status, or publication 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Resources<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"resource-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Media Drive<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for shared media and design folders.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Publishing Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for newsletter, social media, and publication schedule.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-links-title\">\n <div class=\"studio-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"studio-links-title\">Studio Quick Links<\/h2>\n <p>Frequently used tools for drafting, editing, publishing, and managing chapter media resources.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-grid\" aria-label=\"Studio quick links\">\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Docs in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Docs<\/h3>\n <p>Draft newsletters, notices, procedures, and public-facing written content.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Drive in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Drive<\/h3>\n <p>Access media files, templates, graphics, archives, and publishing folders.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Calendar in a new tab\">\n <h3>Publishing Calendar<\/h3>\n <p>Coordinate newsletters, social media timing, notices, and publication deadlines.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/newsroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Lower Trinity Basin Newsroom in a new tab\">\n <h3>Newsroom<\/h3>\n <p>Open public-facing newsroom pages, newsletter content, and notices.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Media Uploads<\/h3>\n 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html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n <meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/>\n <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" \/>\n <title>Member Administration<\/title>\n\n <style>\n :root {\n --ltb-green-dark: #173f22;\n --ltb-green: #2f6b3a;\n --ltb-green-soft: #e6f0df;\n --ltb-gold: #c58b1c;\n --ltb-gold-soft: #f5ead2;\n --ltb-cream: #fbf7ec;\n --ltb-blue: #2d8c99;\n --ltb-blue-soft: #dceff1;\n --ltb-slate: #39463d;\n --ltb-slate-soft: #eef1ed;\n --ltb-text: #243126;\n --ltb-muted: #637062;\n --ltb-white: #ffffff;\n --ltb-border: rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.18);\n --ltb-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.12);\n }\n\n body {\n margin: 0;\n font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n color: var(--ltb-text);\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf7ec 0%, #ffffff 44%, #f5f8f1 100%);\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n\n .entry-title,\n .page-title,\n .wp-block-post-title {\n display: none;\n }\n\n .member-administration {\n width: 100vw;\n margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n 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.resource-list span {\n display: block;\n margin-top: 0.25rem;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n }\n\n .quick-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n\n .quick-card {\n padding: 1.1rem;\n border: 1px solid var(--ltb-border);\n border-radius: 22px;\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);\n color: inherit;\n transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;\n }\n\n .quick-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.1);\n }\n\n .quick-card h3 {\n margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n font-size: 1.08rem;\n }\n\n .quick-card p {\n margin: 0;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.92rem;\n }\n\n .pending-card {\n cursor: not-allowed;\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 1080px) {\n .administration-header,\n .administration-layout {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .admin-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n }\n\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n }\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 760px) {\n .administration-wrap {\n width: min(100% - 2rem, 1280px);\n }\n\n .administration-hero {\n padding-top: 2rem;\n }\n\n .identity-card {\n padding: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .section-heading {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n\n .admin-grid,\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .status-item {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"member-administration\">\n <section class=\"administration-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"administration-title\">\n <div class=\"administration-wrap\">\n <div class=\"administration-header\">\n <div class=\"identity-card\">\n <nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <span>Member Portal<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>DOSA<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>Administration<\/span>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"administration-tag\">Administration<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"administration-title\">Member Administration<\/h1>\n <p>\n Administrative workspace for governance, procedures, policies, leadership resources, training references, records, and long-term operational continuity for TXMN Lower Trinity Basin.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"status-card\" aria-labelledby=\"administration-status-title\">\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"administration-status-title\">Administrative Snapshot<\/h2>\n <p>Use this area for governance reminders, training notices, records status, and administrative summaries.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-list\" aria-label=\"Administrative status summary\">\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Policies<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Training<\/strong>\n <span>Current<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Leadership<\/strong>\n <span>Active<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Records<\/strong>\n <span>Archive<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"administration-workflows-title\">\n <div class=\"administration-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"administration-workflows-title\">Administrative Areas<\/h2>\n <p>Primary governance and continuity areas for chapter operations, leadership coordination, and institutional reference material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"admin-grid\" aria-label=\"Primary administrative areas\">\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"policies-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Governance<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"policies-title\">Policies & Procedures<\/h3>\n <p>Maintain governance documents, procedures, standards, and long-term operational guidance.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"leadership-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Leadership<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"leadership-title\">Leadership Resources<\/h3>\n <p>Provide leadership references, organizational materials, meeting support, and continuity documentation.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"training-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Training<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"training-title\">Training & Reference<\/h3>\n <p>Centralize training material, onboarding resources, chapter references, and operational guidance.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"records-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Records<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"records-title\">Records & Archives<\/h3>\n <p>Maintain long-term administrative records, archives, historical material, and organizational continuity.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" aria-labelledby=\"administrative-work-title\">\n <div class=\"administration-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"administrative-work-title\">Administrative Activity<\/h2>\n <p>Placeholder areas for governance review, policy updates, training coordination, and administrative follow-up.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"administration-layout\">\n <div class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"records-panel-title\">\n <h2 id=\"records-panel-title\">Administrative Records<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"record-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Policy review item<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for governance review, revisions, or administrative updates.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Training coordination<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for onboarding, reference material, or training notices.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Archive organization<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for historical records, retention planning, or continuity support.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"rail\" aria-label=\"Administrative notices and resources\">\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"admin-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"admin-notices-title\">Administrative Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Governance workflow planning<\/strong>\n <span>Replace placeholders as administrative systems and responsibilities mature.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Define retention structure<\/strong>\n <span>Identify long-term archive and document retention strategy.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"admin-resources-title\">\n <h2 id=\"admin-resources-title\">Administrative Resources<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"resource-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Administrative Drive<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for governance and records shared folders.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Leadership Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for leadership meetings and administrative planning dates.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"administration-links-title\">\n <div class=\"administration-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"administration-links-title\">Administrative Quick Links<\/h2>\n <p>Frequently used governance, records, training, and administrative support resources.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-grid\" aria-label=\"Administrative quick links\">\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Drive in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Drive<\/h3>\n <p>Access governance records, policies, leadership documents, and archived material.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Docs in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Docs<\/h3>\n <p>Create procedures, meeting notes, governance documents, and administrative records.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Calendar in a new tab\">\n <h3>Leadership Calendar<\/h3>\n <p>Coordinate administrative meetings, deadlines, reviews, and planning dates.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Policy Library<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for governance references, policies, and standards.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Training Resources<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for onboarding, procedures, and administrative guidance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Records Archive<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for long-term records and continuity material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/main>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n<nav 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<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <span>Member Portal<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>DOSA<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>Dashboard<\/span>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"dashboard-tag\">Dashboard \u00b7 Operations \u00b7 Studio \u00b7 Administration<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"dashboard-title\">Member Dashboard<\/h1>\n <p>\n A fast launch surface for TXMN Lower Trinity Basin members. Use this page to reach common Google Workspace tools, calendars, notices, chapter resources, and frequently used systems.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"today-card\" aria-labelledby=\"today-title\">\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"today-title\">Today at a Glance<\/h2>\n <p>Compact summary area for notices, events, and items needing attention.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-list\" aria-label=\"Dashboard summary\">\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Chapter Notices<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Upcoming<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Shared Files<\/strong>\n <span>Open Drive<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Member Tools<\/strong>\n <span>Quick Links<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"common-apps-title\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"common-apps-title\">Common Apps & Links<\/h2>\n <p>Primary launch tiles for the external tools and resources members are most likely to use.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"app-grid\" aria-label=\"Common member applications and links\">\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Drive in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">D<\/span>\n <h3>Google Drive<\/h3>\n <p>Open shared files, working folders, forms, templates, and chapter documents.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Drive<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Calendar in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">C<\/span>\n <h3>Google Calendar<\/h3>\n <p>View chapter meetings, activities, deadlines, and planning dates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Calendar<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Docs in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">G<\/span>\n <h3>Google Docs<\/h3>\n <p>Create and review notes, procedures, drafts, and shared written material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Docs<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/sheets.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Sheets in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">S<\/span>\n <h3>Google Sheets<\/h3>\n <p>Open trackers, rosters, planning grids, reports, and working lists.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Sheets<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Forms in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">F<\/span>\n <h3>Google Forms<\/h3>\n <p>Use forms for requests, signups, surveys, intake, and internal submissions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Forms<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Gmail in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">M<\/span>\n <h3>Gmail<\/h3>\n <p>Access chapter communications, working messages, and Google Workspace mail.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Mail<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Meet in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">V<\/span>\n <h3>Google Meet<\/h3>\n <p>Join or create online meetings for chapter work and coordination.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Meet<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Texas Master Naturalist website in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">T<\/span>\n <h3>TXMN<\/h3>\n <p>Open statewide Texas Master Naturalist resources and program information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open TXMN<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" aria-labelledby=\"awareness-title\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"awareness-title\">Notices & Calendar<\/h2>\n <p>Summary areas for public notices, chapter notices, calendars, and time-sensitive updates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"dashboard-layout\">\n <div class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"calendar-title\">\n <h2 id=\"calendar-title\">Calendar Summary<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"calendar-list\">\n <li id=\"chapter-calendar-summary\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n <strong>Chapter Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Loading upcoming chapter events\u2026<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Public Events<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for events suitable for the public-facing website or outreach calendar.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Internal Deadlines<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for reporting deadlines, review dates, and administrative reminders.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"rail\" aria-label=\"Dashboard notice panels\">\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"chapter-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"chapter-notices-title\">Chapter Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Member-only notices<\/strong>\n <span>Use this area for internal reminders and member updates.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Leadership updates<\/strong>\n <span>Use this area for review items or administrative alerts.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"public-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"public-notices-title\">Public Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Website notices<\/strong>\n <span>Summary or link area for public-facing notices on the chapter website.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"resource-title\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"resource-title\">Frequently Used Resources<\/h2>\n <p>Compact routing tiles for recurring chapter resources. Replace placeholders with final URLs as the portal matures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"secondary-grid\" aria-label=\"Frequently used member resources\">\n <a class=\"resource-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Lower Trinity Basin homepage in a new tab\">\n <h3>LTB Website<\/h3>\n <p>Open the public Lower Trinity Basin Chapter website.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"resource-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/newsroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Lower Trinity Basin Newsroom in a new tab\">\n <h3>Newsroom<\/h3>\n <p>Open public news, notices, newsletter, and media links.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"resource-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/media\/public-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Lower Trinity Basin public notices in a new tab\">\n <h3>Public Notice<\/h3>\n <p>Open the 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This page will organize materials that support learning, stewardship, and exploration.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n <nav class=\"ltb-menu\" aria-label=\"Explore the Basin section navigation\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/explore-the-basin\/\" data-agent-destination=\"parent-page\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Parent page<\/span>\n <strong>Explore the Basin<\/strong>\n <span>Return to the main guide for basin places, themes, and learning paths.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/ask-ai\/\" data-agent-destination=\"ask-ai\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Question tool<\/span>\n <strong>Ask AI<\/strong>\n <span>Use guided questions to investigate Lower Trinity Basin topics.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/explore-the-basin\/search\/\" data-agent-destination=\"search\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Find it<\/span>\n <strong>Search<\/strong>\n <span>Search this site first, then expand to Google when broader results are needed.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/collections\" aria-current=\"page\" data-agent-destination=\"collections\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Current page<\/span>\n <strong>Collections<\/strong>\n <span>Browse organized records, references, images, and resources as this section grows.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/explore-the-basin\/space-and-time\/\" data-agent-destination=\"space-and-time\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Deep dive<\/span>\n <strong>Space and Time<\/strong>\n <span>Explore how geography, history, water, landforms, and seasons connect.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/nav>\n\n <section class=\"ltb-section ltb-feature\" aria-labelledby=\"collection-purpose-heading\">\n <aside class=\"ltb-index-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"collection-index-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"collection-index-heading\">Collection index<\/h2>\n <ol>\n <li>Maps and places<\/li>\n <li>Species and habitats<\/li>\n <li>History and time<\/li>\n <li>References and resources<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/aside>\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"collection-purpose-heading\">A place to organize what we learn<\/h2>\n <p>\n Collections are where scattered materials become easier to find. 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and naturalist education through the Lower Trinity Basin Chapter community.\n <\/p>\n\n <p>\n From longleaf pine forests and pitcher plant bogs to cypress-lined bayous and hardwood forests,\n the preserve offers opportunities for hiking, paddling, birding, botanizing, and seasonal field observations.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n <section aria-labelledby=\"about-big-thicket\">\n <h2 id=\"about-big-thicket\">About Big Thicket National Preserve<\/h2>\n\n <p>\n Established in 1974, Big Thicket National Preserve was the first national preserve in the United States.\n The preserve protects a remarkable ecological transition zone where eastern hardwood forests,\n coastal plains, swamps, and prairie ecosystems overlap.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"info-grid\">\n\n <div class=\"info-card\">\n <h3>Visitor Information<\/h3>\n\n <p>\n <strong>Big Thicket Visitor Center<\/strong><br>\n 6044 FM 420<br>\n Kountze, Texas 77625\n <\/p>\n\n <p>\n <strong>Phone:<\/strong>\n <a href=\"tel:+14099516700\">409-951-6700<\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n <p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bith\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n Visit the Official National Park Service Website\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"info-card\">\n <h3>Popular Activities<\/h3>\n\n <ul>\n <li>Hiking and trail exploration<\/li>\n <li>Birding and wildlife observation<\/li>\n <li>Kayaking and paddling<\/li>\n <li>Native plant photography<\/li>\n <li>Seasonal wildflower viewing<\/li>\n <li>Citizen science and field journaling<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"info-card\">\n <h3>Visitor Amenities<\/h3>\n\n <ul>\n <li>Trail maps and exhibits<\/li>\n <li>Ranger assistance<\/li>\n <li>Educational displays<\/li>\n <li>Picnic pavilion<\/li>\n <li>Passport cancellation stamp<\/li>\n <li>Accessible visitor center facilities<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section aria-labelledby=\"photo-gallery-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"photo-gallery-heading\">Scenes from the Preserve<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"photo-gallery\">\n\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bith\/planyourvisit\/hiking.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n src=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bith\/planyourvisit\/images\/IMG_3374_edited_v2_16x9.jpg?autorotate=false&maxwidth=1300\"\n alt=\"Hikers walking on a boardwalk through dense vegetation at Big Thicket National Preserve\"\n loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Explore Big Thicket hiking trails<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"photo-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bith\/learn\/nature\/carnivorous-plants.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n src=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bith\/learn\/nature\/images\/IMG_0522_SAS_edit.jpg?autorotate=false&maxwidth=650\"\n alt=\"Close-up view of pale pitcher plants growing in Big Thicket National Preserve\"\n loading=\"lazy\">\n <span>Learn about carnivorous plants<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a 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<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"site-shell\">\n <section class=\"masthead\" aria-labelledby=\"journey-title\">\n <figure class=\"hero-map\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/antique-map-to-the-pitcher-plant-trail.png\" alt=\"Antique-style route map from Houston to the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <\/figure>\n\n <article class=\"hero-copy\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Illustrated field narrative \u00b7 Big Thicket National Preserve<\/p>\n <h1 id=\"journey-title\">The Journey<\/h1>\n <p class=\"journey-credit\">An adventure experienced on May 23, 2026 by Rodney V Franks and Cynthia Franks.<\/p>\n <p class=\"lede\">Nearly one hundred miles separated our home from the pitcher plant bog hidden beyond the timberlands of the Big Thicket.<\/p>\n <p>Thunderstorms moved across East Texas throughout the morning as Cynthia and I traveled north toward the preserve. The roads remained wet long after the rain had passed, and the low places held standing water.<\/p>\n <p>Yet by the time we entered the preserve, the trail stood quiet beneath the pines. No rain fell during our guided walk.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"travel-stats\" aria-label=\"Travel statistics\">\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>93<\/strong><span>miles by road<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>2 hr<\/strong><span>by automobile<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>1 day 21 hr<\/strong><span>on foot<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"arrival-title\">\n <article class=\"folio-card arrival-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Arrival at the trailhead<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"arrival-title\">The Guide<\/h2>\n <p>We finally reached the Pitcher Plant Trail and met our local guide, Park Ranger Scott Sharaga, pleasant, smiling, and plainly at home in the preserve.<\/p>\n <p>He carried a field binder filled with photographs and notes from the Thicket. The trail behind him looked modest at first: wet pavement, longleaf pines, and a narrow path vanishing into humid green shade.<\/p>\n <p>Scott explained that the landscape changed quickly ahead. The plants we had come to see survived in places where the soil offered little, where water and sun created a narrow world for specialists.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <figure class=\"plate arrival-sign\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5349.png\" alt=\"Trail sign for the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">The sign at the threshold: ordinary wood, wet pine forest, and a trail leading toward an unusual bog.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"plate portrait arrival-guide\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5347.png\" alt=\"Park Ranger Scott Sharaga in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">Park Ranger Scott Sharaga, our guide into the pitcher plant bog.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"crossing-title\">\n <figure class=\"plate bridge\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5334.png\" alt=\"A bridge on the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">A bridge on the Pitcher Plant Trail, crossing wet ground on the way toward the bog.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <article class=\"note-panel bridge-note\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Crossing over<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"crossing-title\">Into the Bog<\/h2>\n <p>The shift was abrupt. Pine woods gave way to open wet savannah, and the ground began to show the kind of evidence travelers once feared: saturated soil, shallow water, and plants adapted to conditions that would have delayed any older journey by days.<\/p>\n <p>For us, modern roads, radar, GPS, cameras, and dry clothes compressed the hardship. The wonder remained.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\">\n <figure class=\"plate wide\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5298.png\" alt=\"Panorama of the Pitcher Plant Trail bog in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">The bog opened beneath a gray sky: longleaf pine, wet savannah, grasses, and hundreds of pitcher plants rising from saturated ground.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"small-things-title\">\n <article class=\"folio-card\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">The hidden small things<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"small-things-title\">Plants That Reward Looking Closely<\/h2>\n <p>The first lesson of the bog was scale. The pitcher plants announced themselves from a distance, but the sundews and butterworts required patience. They were easy to step past, easy to dismiss as ordinary green flecks in the wet ground, until Scott pointed out what we were seeing.<\/p>\n <p>We searched for bladderworts as well, but the elusive plants avoided us that day. Their absence became part of the record: observed conditions favorable, guide present, eyes attentive, no bladderworts located.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <div class=\"plant-grid\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Carnivorous plant observations\">\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5329.png\" alt=\"A group of sundews in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 sundews<\/span><p>A small group of sundews, their sticky leaves adapted to catch tiny insects close to the saturated ground.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5324.png\" alt=\"A single sundew in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 single sundew<\/span><p>A single sundew made visible only by slowing down and looking where the boardwalk met the bog.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5319.png\" alt=\"A single butterwort in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 butterwort<\/span><p>A single butterwort, lower and quieter than the pitcher plants, part of the bog\u2019s more secretive company.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5318.png\" alt=\"A group of butterworts in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 group<\/span><p>A small gathering of butterworts, easy to miss without a guide and the patience to examine wet ground closely.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"strange-ecology-title\">\n <article class=\"folio-card ecology-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Strange ecology<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"strange-ecology-title\">The Hunters Are Also Hunted<\/h2>\n <p>The pitcher plants are the obvious marvel: leaves reshaped into vessels, rainwater and digestive fluids below, insects drawn toward a one-way chamber.<\/p>\n <p>But the bog complicates the story. One pitcher showed the work of the pitcher plant moth, a reminder that even a carnivorous plant belongs to a larger food web. The trap can become shelter. The hunter can become habitat.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"infographic\" aria-label=\"Pitcher plant process\">\n <div class=\"info-block\"><strong>Attract<\/strong><p>Color, scent, and nectar draw insects toward the rim.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-block\"><strong>Trap<\/strong><p>The tubular leaf makes escape difficult once insects fall inside.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-block\"><strong>Absorb<\/strong><p>Nutrients supplement what the poor bog soil cannot provide.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <figure class=\"plate ecology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5314.png\" alt=\"A pitcher plant eaten by the pitcher plant moth in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">A pitcher plant damaged by the pitcher plant moth: the carnivorous plant as part of another creature\u2019s story.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"plate technology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5307.png\" alt=\"Opening a pitcher plant in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">Opening a pitcher plant, revealing the chamber that makes the plant so strange to modern eyes and older imagination alike.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\">\n <div class=\"quote-band\">\n <p>Modern technology shortened the journey. It did not make the place less mysterious.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"observation-title\">\n <article class=\"note-panel ecology-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Observation and technology<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"observation-title\">A Modern Naturalist\u2019s Advantage<\/h2>\n <p>A traveler from earlier centuries might have lost days to swollen creeks, mosquitoes, soaked bedding, heat, cold, and food ruined by damp weather. We arrived with weather radar, GPS, digital cameras, marked roads, and a maintained trail.<\/p>\n <p>At BTP-101, the preserve adds another modern instrument: a Chronolog station where visitors help document change over time by placing a phone in the bracket and submitting a photograph from the same viewpoint.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <figure class=\"plate ecology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5311.png\" alt=\"BTP-101 camera monitor on the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">BTP-101, a fixed photo-monitoring station on the Pitcher Plant Trail.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"plate technology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5312.png\" alt=\"The image taken at BTP-101 on the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">The image taken at BTP-101: a single modern observation added to a longer record.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"closing-title\">\n <figure class=\"plate ecology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5304.png\" alt=\"A flower of a pitcher plant next to a crawfish mound in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">A pitcher plant flower beside a crawfish mound: wetland neighbors in miniature.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <article class=\"closing-panel ecology-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Closing note<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"closing-title\">One Quiet Mile<\/h2>\n <p>After nearly one hundred miles of travel, the walk itself measured only a mile. That imbalance became part of the charm: two hours by automobile to reach a place where a careful observer might spend the rest of the day studying a few feet of wet ground.<\/p>\n <p>Cynthia and I left with photographs, notes, and the sense that Big Thicket had revealed only a portion of itself. We found pitcher plants, sundews, butterworts, and signs of the lives that use them. 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class=\"eyebrow\">Ask LT Basin<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"page-title\">Ask LT Basin<\/h1>\n <p class=\"lead\">\n Ask questions about chapter events, volunteering, articles, public resources, and approved Lower Trinity Basin website content. 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Future version: LT Basin will search approved chapter content directly.<\/span>\n <button class=\"button primary\" type=\"submit\">Generate LT Basin Prompt<\/button>\n <button class=\"button secondary\" type=\"button\" id=\"googleSearchTop\">Search LT Basin on Google<\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"privacy-note\">\n <strong>Source of truth note:<\/strong> Answers should be based on public Lower Trinity Basin website content. Do not rely on AI guesses for official dates, policies, training rules, or volunteer requirements.\n <\/p>\n <\/form>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"assistant-panel card\" id=\"suggestions\" aria-labelledby=\"suggestions-title\">\n <h2 id=\"suggestions-title\">Questions for LT Basin<\/h2>\n <div class=\"suggestions\">\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"getting started chapter volunteering training events\" data-prompt=\"Where should a first-time visitor start on the Lower Trinity Basin website if they want to learn about the chapter, volunteering, training, and upcoming events?\">\n <strong>New visitor help<\/strong>\n <span>Find the best starting points for people new to the chapter.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"contact general questions volunteering membership\" data-prompt=\"Search the Lower Trinity Basin website for contact information and explain who a visitor should contact for general questions, volunteering, or membership.\">\n <strong>Contact information<\/strong>\n <span>Help visitors find the right contact path.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"volunteer opportunities projects events service\" data-prompt=\"Search the Lower Trinity Basin website for volunteer opportunities, project information, and event pages. Summarize what is available and include links or page titles when possible.\">\n <strong>Volunteer opportunities<\/strong>\n <span>Surface relevant projects, events, and service information.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"articles media chapter stories public notices project updates\" data-prompt=\"Search the Lower Trinity Basin website articles and media pages for recent chapter stories, public notices, member articles, or project updates. Summarize the most relevant results.\">\n <strong>Articles and notices<\/strong>\n <span>Search chapter stories, updates, and public-facing posts.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"response-panel card\" aria-labelledby=\"response-title\">\n <h2 id=\"response-title\">Planned search behavior<\/h2>\n <div class=\"response-box\" id=\"responseBox\">\n <ul class=\"step-list\">\n <li><strong>1. Search public website content.<\/strong> The assistant should look at Lower Trinity Basin website pages, articles, events, notices, and approved markdown files.<\/li>\n <li><strong>2. Answer only from known sources.<\/strong> If the website does not contain the answer, the assistant should say so instead of guessing.<\/li>\n <li><strong>3. Show useful paths forward.<\/strong> When possible, the answer should point visitors to the relevant page, article, contact, or next step.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <p class=\"footer-note\">Current build: LT Basin public prompt helper. Future build: website-only assistant using approved Lower Trinity Basin content as the source of truth.<\/p>\n <\/main>\n\n <script>\n const promptInput = document.querySelector('#prompt');\n const responseBox = document.querySelector('#responseBox');\n const responsePanelTitle = document.querySelector('#response-title');\n const form = document.querySelector('#ask-ai');\n const suggestionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.suggestion');\n const googleSearchTop = document.querySelector('#googleSearchTop');\n\n suggestionButtons.forEach((button) => {\n button.addEventListener('click', () => {\n promptInput.value = button.dataset.prompt;\n promptInput.dataset.searchQuery = button.dataset.searchQuery || '';\n executeLTBasinSearch(button.dataset.prompt, button.dataset.searchQuery || '');\n });\n });\n\n googleSearchTop.addEventListener('click', () => {\n const query = buildGoogleQuery(promptInput.value.trim(), promptInput.dataset.searchQuery);\n window.open(`https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}`, '_blank', 'noopener');\n });\n\n form.addEventListener('submit', (event) => {\n event.preventDefault();\n\n const prompt = promptInput.value.trim();\n\n if (!prompt) {\n responsePanelTitle.textContent = 'Planned search behavior';\n responseBox.classList.remove('ready');\n responseBox.innerHTML = `\n <ul class=\"step-list\">\n <li><strong>1. Search public website content.<\/strong> The assistant should look at Lower Trinity Basin website pages, articles, events, notices, and approved markdown files.<\/li>\n <li><strong>2. Answer only from known sources.<\/strong> If the website does not contain the answer, the assistant should say so instead of guessing.<\/li>\n <li><strong>3. Show useful paths forward.<\/strong> When possible, the answer should point visitors to the relevant page, article, contact, or next step.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n `;\n return;\n }\n\n generateLTBasinPrompt(prompt, promptInput.dataset.searchQuery || '');\n });\n\n const chapterSearchPaths = {\n meeting: {\n title: 'Monthly Meetings',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/get-involved\/monthly-meetings\/',\n summary: 'For meeting questions, the Monthly Meetings page is the best starting point. It should be checked for current and upcoming meeting information before relying on any summary.'\n },\n training: {\n title: 'Training Calendar',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/get-involved\/training-calendar\/',\n summary: 'For training questions, the Training Calendar page is the best starting point. Check the page directly for current class timing, requirements, and updates.'\n },\n contact: {\n title: 'Contact',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/get-involved\/contact-new\/',\n summary: 'For contact, membership, or general question routing, the Contact page is the best starting point. 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strong,\n .notice-list strong,\n .resource-list strong {\n display: block;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n line-height: 1.25;\n }\n\n .task-list span,\n .notice-list span,\n .resource-list span {\n display: block;\n margin-top: 0.25rem;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n }\n\n .quick-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n\n .quick-card {\n padding: 1.1rem;\n border: 1px solid var(--ltb-border);\n border-radius: 22px;\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);\n color: inherit;\n transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;\n }\n\n .quick-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.1);\n }\n\n .quick-card h3 {\n margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n font-size: 1.08rem;\n }\n\n .quick-card p {\n margin: 0;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.92rem;\n }\n\n .pending-card {\n cursor: not-allowed;\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 1080px) {\n .operations-header,\n .operations-layout {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .workflow-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n }\n\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n }\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 760px) {\n .operations-wrap {\n width: min(100% - 2rem, 1280px);\n }\n\n .operations-hero {\n padding-top: 2rem;\n }\n\n .identity-card {\n padding: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .section-heading {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n\n .workflow-grid,\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .status-item {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"member-operations\">\n <section class=\"operations-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"operations-header\">\n <div class=\"identity-card\">\n <nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <span>Member Portal<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>DOSA<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>Operations<\/span>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"operations-tag\">Operations<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"operations-title\">Member Operations<\/h1>\n <p>\n A working space for the active side of TXMN Lower Trinity Basin chapter activity: projects, events, volunteer reporting, requests, field support, and operational follow-through.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"status-card\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-status-title\">\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"operations-status-title\">Operations Snapshot<\/h2>\n <p>Use this area for quick operational status once data sources are available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-list\" aria-label=\"Operations status summary\">\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Projects<\/strong>\n <span>Active<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Events<\/strong>\n <span>Upcoming<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Requests<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Reports<\/strong>\n <span>Open<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"workflow-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"workflow-title\">Operational Workflows<\/h2>\n <p>Primary work areas for moving chapter activity from request to planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"workflow-grid\" aria-label=\"Primary operations workflows\">\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"projects-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Plan<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"projects-title\">Projects<\/h3>\n <p>Track approved projects, project references, assignments, partners, and working notes.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"events-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Schedule<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"events-title\">Events<\/h3>\n <p>Coordinate meetings, outreach, training, field activities, and operational event details.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"vms-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Report<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"vms-title\">VMS & Hours<\/h3>\n <p>Route members to volunteer reporting, service hours, training hours, and related guidance.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"workflow-card\" aria-labelledby=\"requests-title\">\n <span class=\"workflow-label\">Intake<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"requests-title\">Requests<\/h3>\n <p>Central place for operational requests, routing needs, clarifications, and follow-up items.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" aria-labelledby=\"active-work-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"active-work-title\">Active Work<\/h2>\n <p>Placeholder panels for data-driven operational information such as open tasks, upcoming deadlines, and recent activity.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"operations-layout\">\n <div class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"open-items-title\">\n <h2 id=\"open-items-title\">Open Items<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"task-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Project follow-up<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for open project actions, partner follow-up, or member assignments.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Upcoming event check<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for logistics, calendar review, and preparation status.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Reporting reminder<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for VMS, hours, training, or report completion reminders.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"rail\" aria-label=\"Operations notices and resources\">\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"operations-notices-title\">Operations Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Workflow buildout<\/strong>\n <span>Replace placeholders as forms, calendars, and shared folders are finalized.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Access planning<\/strong>\n <span>Decide which operational tools are member-only or leadership-only.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"operations-resources-title\">\n <h2 id=\"operations-resources-title\">Resource Links<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"resource-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Operations Drive<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for shared operations folder.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Operations Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for working calendar or filtered calendar view.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"quick-links-title\">\n <div class=\"operations-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"quick-links-title\">Operations Quick Links<\/h2>\n <p>Compact routing tiles for frequently used operational tools. 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flex-direction: column;\n }\n\n .studio-grid,\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .status-item {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"member-studio\">\n <section class=\"studio-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-title\">\n <div class=\"studio-wrap\">\n <div class=\"studio-header\">\n <div class=\"identity-card\">\n <nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <span>Member Portal<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>DOSA<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>Studio<\/span>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"studio-tag\">Studio<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"studio-title\">Member Studio<\/h1>\n <p>\n A working environment for newsletters, media assets, website updates, draft management, publishing coordination, and content support for TXMN Lower Trinity Basin.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"status-card\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-status-title\">\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"studio-status-title\">Studio Snapshot<\/h2>\n <p>Use this area for publishing status, drafts, and media workflow summaries.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-list\" aria-label=\"Studio status summary\">\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Newsletter<\/strong>\n <span>Drafting<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Website<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Media<\/strong>\n <span>Organizing<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Requests<\/strong>\n <span>Pending<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-workflows-title\">\n <div class=\"studio-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"studio-workflows-title\">Studio Workflows<\/h2>\n <p>Primary work areas for creating, organizing, reviewing, and publishing chapter-facing content.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"studio-grid\" aria-label=\"Primary studio workflows\">\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"newsletter-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Publishing<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"newsletter-title\">Newsletter<\/h3>\n <p>Draft, organize, review, and publish monthly chapter newsletters and supporting material.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"media-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Assets<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"media-title\">Media Library<\/h3>\n <p>Manage images, graphics, documents, media uploads, and reusable chapter assets.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"website-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Website<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"website-title\">Website Updates<\/h3>\n <p>Coordinate website requests, public notices, revisions, and page maintenance workflows.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"studio-card\" aria-labelledby=\"archives-title\">\n <span class=\"studio-label\">Records<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"archives-title\">Archives<\/h3>\n <p>Maintain completed newsletters, media records, published notices, and archived content.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" aria-labelledby=\"active-studio-title\">\n <div class=\"studio-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"active-studio-title\">Active Studio Work<\/h2>\n <p>Placeholder areas for current drafts, publishing queues, media review, and active website changes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"studio-layout\">\n <div class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"drafts-title\">\n <h2 id=\"drafts-title\">Current Drafts<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"draft-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Monthly newsletter draft<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for newsletter editing, review status, or publication schedule.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Website revision request<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for public-facing website changes and pending review items.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Media organization task<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for media cleanup, uploads, tagging, or archive preparation.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"rail\" aria-label=\"Studio notices and resources\">\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"studio-notices-title\">Studio Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Workflow development<\/strong>\n <span>Replace placeholders as newsletter, media, and website systems mature.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Review publishing process<\/strong>\n <span>Identify approval flow and publishing responsibilities.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-resources-title\">\n <h2 id=\"studio-resources-title\">Studio Resources<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"resource-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Media Drive<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for shared media and design folders.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Publishing Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for newsletter, social media, and publication schedule.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"studio-links-title\">\n <div class=\"studio-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"studio-links-title\">Studio Quick Links<\/h2>\n <p>Frequently used tools for drafting, editing, publishing, and managing chapter media resources.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quick-grid\" aria-label=\"Studio quick links\">\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Docs in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Docs<\/h3>\n <p>Draft newsletters, notices, procedures, and public-facing written content.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Drive in a new tab\">\n <h3>Google Drive<\/h3>\n <p>Access media files, templates, graphics, archives, and publishing folders.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Calendar in a new tab\">\n <h3>Publishing Calendar<\/h3>\n <p>Coordinate newsletters, social media timing, notices, and publication deadlines.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"quick-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/newsroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Lower Trinity Basin Newsroom in a new tab\">\n <h3>Newsroom<\/h3>\n <p>Open public-facing newsroom pages, newsletter content, and notices.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <div class=\"quick-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Media Uploads<\/h3>\n 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html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n <meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/>\n <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" \/>\n <title>Member Administration<\/title>\n\n <style>\n :root {\n --ltb-green-dark: #173f22;\n --ltb-green: #2f6b3a;\n --ltb-green-soft: #e6f0df;\n --ltb-gold: #c58b1c;\n --ltb-gold-soft: #f5ead2;\n --ltb-cream: #fbf7ec;\n --ltb-blue: #2d8c99;\n --ltb-blue-soft: #dceff1;\n --ltb-slate: #39463d;\n --ltb-slate-soft: #eef1ed;\n --ltb-text: #243126;\n --ltb-muted: #637062;\n --ltb-white: #ffffff;\n --ltb-border: rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.18);\n --ltb-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.12);\n }\n\n body {\n margin: 0;\n font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n color: var(--ltb-text);\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf7ec 0%, #ffffff 44%, #f5f8f1 100%);\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n\n .entry-title,\n .page-title,\n .wp-block-post-title {\n display: none;\n }\n\n .member-administration {\n width: 100vw;\n margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);\n 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.administration-layout {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 360px;\n gap: 1.25rem;\n align-items: start;\n }\n\n .panel,\n .rail-card {\n border: 1px solid var(--ltb-border);\n border-radius: 24px;\n background: var(--ltb-white);\n box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.08);\n padding: 1.2rem;\n }\n\n .panel h2,\n .rail-card h2 {\n margin: 0 0 0.9rem;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n font-size: 1.25rem;\n letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n }\n\n .rail {\n display: grid;\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n\n .record-list,\n .notice-list,\n .resource-list {\n display: grid;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n list-style: none;\n }\n\n .record-list li,\n .notice-list li,\n .resource-list li {\n padding: 0.85rem;\n border-radius: 16px;\n background: var(--ltb-slate-soft);\n }\n\n .record-list strong,\n .notice-list strong,\n .resource-list strong {\n display: block;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n line-height: 1.25;\n }\n\n .record-list span,\n .notice-list span,\n .resource-list span {\n display: block;\n margin-top: 0.25rem;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n }\n\n .quick-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n\n .quick-card {\n padding: 1.1rem;\n border: 1px solid var(--ltb-border);\n border-radius: 22px;\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);\n color: inherit;\n transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;\n }\n\n .quick-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.1);\n }\n\n .quick-card h3 {\n margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n font-size: 1.08rem;\n }\n\n .quick-card p {\n margin: 0;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.92rem;\n }\n\n .pending-card {\n cursor: not-allowed;\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 1080px) {\n .administration-header,\n .administration-layout {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .admin-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n }\n\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n }\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 760px) {\n .administration-wrap {\n width: min(100% - 2rem, 1280px);\n }\n\n .administration-hero {\n padding-top: 2rem;\n }\n\n .identity-card {\n padding: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .section-heading {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n\n .admin-grid,\n .quick-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .status-item {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"member-administration\">\n <section class=\"administration-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"administration-title\">\n <div class=\"administration-wrap\">\n <div class=\"administration-header\">\n <div class=\"identity-card\">\n <nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <span>Member Portal<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>DOSA<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>Administration<\/span>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"administration-tag\">Administration<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"administration-title\">Member Administration<\/h1>\n <p>\n Administrative workspace for governance, procedures, policies, leadership resources, training references, records, and long-term operational continuity for TXMN Lower Trinity Basin.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"status-card\" aria-labelledby=\"administration-status-title\">\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"administration-status-title\">Administrative Snapshot<\/h2>\n <p>Use this area for governance reminders, training notices, records status, and administrative summaries.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-list\" aria-label=\"Administrative status summary\">\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Policies<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Training<\/strong>\n <span>Current<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Leadership<\/strong>\n <span>Active<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"status-item\">\n <strong>Records<\/strong>\n <span>Archive<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"administration-workflows-title\">\n <div class=\"administration-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"administration-workflows-title\">Administrative Areas<\/h2>\n <p>Primary governance and continuity areas for chapter operations, leadership coordination, and institutional reference material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"admin-grid\" aria-label=\"Primary administrative areas\">\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"policies-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Governance<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"policies-title\">Policies & Procedures<\/h3>\n <p>Maintain governance documents, procedures, standards, and long-term operational guidance.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"leadership-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Leadership<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"leadership-title\">Leadership Resources<\/h3>\n <p>Provide leadership references, organizational materials, meeting support, and continuity documentation.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"training-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Training<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"training-title\">Training & Reference<\/h3>\n <p>Centralize training material, onboarding resources, chapter references, and operational guidance.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"admin-card\" aria-labelledby=\"records-title\">\n <span class=\"admin-label\">Records<\/span>\n <h3 id=\"records-title\">Records & Archives<\/h3>\n <p>Maintain long-term administrative records, archives, historical material, and organizational continuity.<\/p>\n <span class=\"pending-text\">Link pending<\/span>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" 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.calendar-list strong,\n .resource-list strong {\n display: block;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n line-height: 1.25;\n }\n\n .notice-list span,\n .calendar-list span,\n .resource-list span {\n display: block;\n margin-top: 0.25rem;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n }\n\n .calendar-event-list {\n display: grid;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin: 0;\n padding: 0;\n list-style: none;\n }\n\n .calendar-event-list a {\n display: block;\n color: inherit;\n }\n\n .secondary-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n\n .resource-card {\n padding: 1.1rem;\n border: 1px solid var(--ltb-border);\n border-radius: 22px;\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);\n color: inherit;\n transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;\n }\n\n .resource-card:hover {\n transform: translateY(-2px);\n box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(23, 63, 34, 0.1);\n }\n\n .resource-card h3 {\n margin: 0 0 0.5rem;\n color: var(--ltb-green-dark);\n font-size: 1.08rem;\n }\n\n .resource-card p {\n margin: 0;\n color: var(--ltb-muted);\n font-size: 0.92rem;\n }\n\n .pending-card {\n cursor: not-allowed;\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 1040px) {\n .dashboard-header,\n .dashboard-layout {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .app-grid,\n .secondary-grid {\n grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n }\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 760px) {\n .dashboard-wrap {\n width: min(100% - 2rem, 1280px);\n }\n\n .dashboard-hero {\n padding-top: 2rem;\n }\n\n .identity-card {\n padding: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .section-heading {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n\n .app-grid,\n .secondary-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n\n .summary-item {\n align-items: start;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.2rem;\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"member-dashboard\">\n <section class=\"dashboard-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"dashboard-title\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-wrap\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-header\">\n <div class=\"identity-card\">\n <nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n <span>Member Portal<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>DOSA<\/span>\n <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n <span>Dashboard<\/span>\n <\/nav>\n <div class=\"dashboard-tag\">Dashboard \u00b7 Operations \u00b7 Studio \u00b7 Administration<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"dashboard-title\">Member Dashboard<\/h1>\n <p>\n A fast launch surface for TXMN Lower Trinity Basin members. Use this page to reach common Google Workspace tools, calendars, notices, chapter resources, and frequently used systems.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"today-card\" aria-labelledby=\"today-title\">\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"today-title\">Today at a Glance<\/h2>\n <p>Compact summary area for notices, events, and items needing attention.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-list\" aria-label=\"Dashboard summary\">\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Chapter Notices<\/strong>\n <span>Review<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Upcoming<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Shared Files<\/strong>\n <span>Open Drive<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"summary-item\">\n <strong>Member Tools<\/strong>\n <span>Quick Links<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"common-apps-title\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"common-apps-title\">Common Apps & Links<\/h2>\n <p>Primary launch tiles for the external tools and resources members are most likely to use.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"app-grid\" aria-label=\"Common member applications and links\">\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Drive in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">D<\/span>\n <h3>Google Drive<\/h3>\n <p>Open shared files, working folders, forms, templates, and chapter documents.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Drive<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Calendar in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">C<\/span>\n <h3>Google Calendar<\/h3>\n <p>View chapter meetings, activities, deadlines, and planning dates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Calendar<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Docs in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">G<\/span>\n <h3>Google Docs<\/h3>\n <p>Create and review notes, procedures, drafts, and shared written material.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Docs<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/sheets.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Sheets in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">S<\/span>\n <h3>Google Sheets<\/h3>\n <p>Open trackers, rosters, planning grids, reports, and working lists.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Sheets<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Forms in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">F<\/span>\n <h3>Google Forms<\/h3>\n <p>Use forms for requests, signups, surveys, intake, and internal submissions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Forms<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Gmail in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">M<\/span>\n <h3>Gmail<\/h3>\n <p>Access chapter communications, working messages, and Google Workspace mail.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Mail<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/meet.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Google Meet in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">V<\/span>\n <h3>Google Meet<\/h3>\n <p>Join or create online meetings for chapter work and coordination.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open Meet<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"app-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Texas Master Naturalist website in a new tab\">\n <div>\n <span class=\"app-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">T<\/span>\n <h3>TXMN<\/h3>\n <p>Open statewide Texas Master Naturalist resources and program information.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <span class=\"app-link-text\">Open TXMN<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section soft\" aria-labelledby=\"awareness-title\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"awareness-title\">Notices & Calendar<\/h2>\n <p>Summary areas for public notices, chapter notices, calendars, and time-sensitive updates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"dashboard-layout\">\n <div class=\"panel\" aria-labelledby=\"calendar-title\">\n <h2 id=\"calendar-title\">Calendar Summary<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"calendar-list\">\n <li id=\"chapter-calendar-summary\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n <strong>Chapter Calendar<\/strong>\n <span>Loading upcoming chapter events\u2026<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Public Events<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for events suitable for the public-facing website or outreach calendar.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Internal Deadlines<\/strong>\n <span>Placeholder for reporting deadlines, review dates, and administrative reminders.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"rail\" aria-label=\"Dashboard notice panels\">\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"chapter-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"chapter-notices-title\">Chapter Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Member-only notices<\/strong>\n <span>Use this area for internal reminders and member updates.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <strong>Leadership updates<\/strong>\n <span>Use this area for review items or administrative alerts.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"rail-card\" aria-labelledby=\"public-notices-title\">\n <h2 id=\"public-notices-title\">Public Notices<\/h2>\n <ul class=\"notice-list\">\n <li>\n <strong>Website notices<\/strong>\n <span>Summary or link area for public-facing notices on the chapter website.<\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/section>\n <\/aside>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"resource-title\">\n <div class=\"dashboard-wrap\">\n <div class=\"section-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"resource-title\">Frequently Used Resources<\/h2>\n <p>Compact routing tiles for recurring chapter resources. Replace placeholders with final URLs as the portal matures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"secondary-grid\" aria-label=\"Frequently used member resources\">\n <a class=\"resource-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Lower Trinity Basin homepage in a new tab\">\n <h3>LTB Website<\/h3>\n <p>Open the public Lower Trinity Basin Chapter website.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"resource-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/newsroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the Lower Trinity Basin Newsroom in a new tab\">\n <h3>Newsroom<\/h3>\n <p>Open public news, notices, newsletter, and media links.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"resource-card\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/media\/public-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open Lower Trinity Basin public notices in a new tab\">\n <h3>Public Notice<\/h3>\n <p>Open the public notice page for website-facing announcements.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <a class=\"resource-card\" href=\"https:\/\/tpwd.samaritan.com\/custom\/1353\/volunteer_login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open VMS volunteer login in a new tab\">\n <h3>VMS<\/h3>\n <p>Open volunteer management and reporting access.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n\n <div class=\"resource-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Member Directory<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for contacts, role references, and internal directory access.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"resource-card pending-card\" aria-disabled=\"true\">\n <h3>Forms & Requests<\/h3>\n <p>Placeholder for internal intake, support requests, and submission forms.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<\/main>\n<script>\n const EVENTS_API_URL = 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events';\n const CHAPTER_EVENT_LIMIT = 5;\n\n function getIsoDate(date) {\n return date.toISOString().split('T')[0];\n 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This page will organize materials that support learning, stewardship, and exploration.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n <nav class=\"ltb-menu\" aria-label=\"Explore the Basin section navigation\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/explore-the-basin\/\" data-agent-destination=\"parent-page\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Parent page<\/span>\n <strong>Explore the Basin<\/strong>\n <span>Return to the main guide for basin places, themes, and learning paths.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/ask-ai\/\" data-agent-destination=\"ask-ai\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Question tool<\/span>\n <strong>Ask AI<\/strong>\n <span>Use guided questions to investigate Lower Trinity Basin topics.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/explore-the-basin\/search\/\" data-agent-destination=\"search\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Find it<\/span>\n <strong>Search<\/strong>\n <span>Search this site first, then expand to Google when broader results are needed.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/collections\" aria-current=\"page\" data-agent-destination=\"collections\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Current page<\/span>\n <strong>Collections<\/strong>\n <span>Browse organized records, references, images, and resources as this section grows.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/explore-the-basin\/space-and-time\/\" data-agent-destination=\"space-and-time\">\n <span class=\"ltb-menu-label\">Deep dive<\/span>\n <strong>Space and Time<\/strong>\n <span>Explore how geography, history, water, landforms, and seasons connect.<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/nav>\n\n <section class=\"ltb-section ltb-feature\" aria-labelledby=\"collection-purpose-heading\">\n <aside class=\"ltb-index-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"collection-index-heading\">\n <h2 id=\"collection-index-heading\">Collection index<\/h2>\n <ol>\n <li>Maps and places<\/li>\n <li>Species and habitats<\/li>\n <li>History and time<\/li>\n <li>References and resources<\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/aside>\n <div>\n <h2 id=\"collection-purpose-heading\">A place to organize what we learn<\/h2>\n <p>\n Collections are where scattered materials become easier to find. This page can hold curated links, records, photographs, field notes, source lists, and other reference material related to the Lower Trinity Basin.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n The page is designed as a catalog rather than a question tool or narrative guide. 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href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/media\/social-media\/\">Find Us Online<\/a>\n <\/article>\n\n <article class=\"newsroom-card\">\n <h3>Public Notice<\/h3>\n <p>\n Review official chapter notices, public announcements, and information posted\n for members, partners, and the community.\n <\/p>\n <a class=\"card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/media\/public-notice\/\">View Public Notices<\/a>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"chapter-news-section\" aria-labelledby=\"chapter-news-title\">\n <h2 id=\"chapter-news-title\">Chapter News<\/h2>\n <p>\n Chapter News will continue the role currently served by the Media section, with content\n organized around member articles, chapter projects, and speakers.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"chapter-news-list\">\n <article class=\"chapter-news-item\">\n <h3>Member Articles<\/h3>\n <p>\n Stories, observations, and educational articles written by chapter members.\n <\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <article 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<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n <main class=\"site-shell\">\n <section class=\"masthead\" aria-labelledby=\"journey-title\">\n <figure class=\"hero-map\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/antique-map-to-the-pitcher-plant-trail.png\" alt=\"Antique-style route map from Houston to the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <\/figure>\n\n <article class=\"hero-copy\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Illustrated field narrative \u00b7 Big Thicket National Preserve<\/p>\n <h1 id=\"journey-title\">The Journey<\/h1>\n <p class=\"journey-credit\">An adventure experienced on May 23, 2026 by Rodney V Franks and Cynthia Franks.<\/p>\n <p class=\"lede\">Nearly one hundred miles separated our home from the pitcher plant bog hidden beyond the timberlands of the Big Thicket.<\/p>\n <p>Thunderstorms moved across East Texas throughout the morning as Cynthia and I traveled north toward the preserve. The roads remained wet long after the rain had passed, and the low places held standing water.<\/p>\n <p>Yet by the time we entered the preserve, the trail stood quiet beneath the pines. No rain fell during our guided walk.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"travel-stats\" aria-label=\"Travel statistics\">\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>93<\/strong><span>miles by road<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>2 hr<\/strong><span>by automobile<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>1 day 21 hr<\/strong><span>on foot<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"arrival-title\">\n <article class=\"folio-card arrival-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Arrival at the trailhead<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"arrival-title\">The Guide<\/h2>\n <p>We finally reached the Pitcher Plant Trail and met our local guide, Park Ranger Scott Sharaga, pleasant, smiling, and plainly at home in the preserve.<\/p>\n <p>He carried a field binder filled with photographs and notes from the Thicket. The trail behind him looked modest at first: wet pavement, longleaf pines, and a narrow path vanishing into humid green shade.<\/p>\n <p>Scott explained that the landscape changed quickly ahead. The plants we had come to see survived in places where the soil offered little, where water and sun created a narrow world for specialists.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <figure class=\"plate arrival-sign\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5349.png\" alt=\"Trail sign for the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">The sign at the threshold: ordinary wood, wet pine forest, and a trail leading toward an unusual bog.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"plate portrait arrival-guide\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5347.png\" alt=\"Park Ranger Scott Sharaga in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">Park Ranger Scott Sharaga, our guide into the pitcher plant bog.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"crossing-title\">\n <figure class=\"plate bridge\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5334.png\" alt=\"A bridge on the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">A bridge on the Pitcher Plant Trail, crossing wet ground on the way toward the bog.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <article class=\"note-panel bridge-note\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Crossing over<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"crossing-title\">Into the Bog<\/h2>\n <p>The shift was abrupt. Pine woods gave way to open wet savannah, and the ground began to show the kind of evidence travelers once feared: saturated soil, shallow water, and plants adapted to conditions that would have delayed any older journey by days.<\/p>\n <p>For us, modern roads, radar, GPS, cameras, and dry clothes compressed the hardship. The wonder remained.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\">\n <figure class=\"plate wide\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5298.png\" alt=\"Panorama of the Pitcher Plant Trail bog in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">The bog opened beneath a gray sky: longleaf pine, wet savannah, grasses, and hundreds of pitcher plants rising from saturated ground.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\" aria-labelledby=\"small-things-title\">\n <article class=\"folio-card\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">The hidden small things<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"small-things-title\">Plants That Reward Looking Closely<\/h2>\n <p>The first lesson of the bog was scale. The pitcher plants announced themselves from a distance, but the sundews and butterworts required patience. They were easy to step past, easy to dismiss as ordinary green flecks in the wet ground, until Scott pointed out what we were seeing.<\/p>\n <p>We searched for bladderworts as well, but the elusive plants avoided us that day. Their absence became part of the record: observed conditions favorable, guide present, eyes attentive, no bladderworts located.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <div class=\"plant-grid\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Carnivorous plant observations\">\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5329.png\" alt=\"A group of sundews in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 sundews<\/span><p>A small group of sundews, their sticky leaves adapted to catch tiny insects close to the saturated ground.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5324.png\" alt=\"A single sundew in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 single sundew<\/span><p>A single sundew made visible only by slowing down and looking where the boardwalk met the bog.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5319.png\" alt=\"A single butterwort in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 butterwort<\/span><p>A single butterwort, lower and quieter than the pitcher plants, part of the bog\u2019s more secretive company.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"specimen-panel\" role=\"listitem\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5318.png\" alt=\"A group of butterworts in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"specimen-copy\"><span class=\"label\">Specimen note \u00b7 group<\/span><p>A small gathering of butterworts, easy to miss without a guide and the patience to examine wet ground closely.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"strange-ecology-title\">\n <article class=\"folio-card ecology-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Strange ecology<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"strange-ecology-title\">The Hunters Are Also Hunted<\/h2>\n <p>The pitcher plants are the obvious marvel: leaves reshaped into vessels, rainwater and digestive fluids below, insects drawn toward a one-way chamber.<\/p>\n <p>But the bog complicates the story. One pitcher showed the work of the pitcher plant moth, a reminder that even a carnivorous plant belongs to a larger food web. The trap can become shelter. The hunter can become habitat.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"infographic\" aria-label=\"Pitcher plant process\">\n <div class=\"info-block\"><strong>Attract<\/strong><p>Color, scent, and nectar draw insects toward the rim.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-block\"><strong>Trap<\/strong><p>The tubular leaf makes escape difficult once insects fall inside.<\/p><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-block\"><strong>Absorb<\/strong><p>Nutrients supplement what the poor bog soil cannot provide.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <figure class=\"plate ecology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5314.png\" alt=\"A pitcher plant eaten by the pitcher plant moth in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">A pitcher plant damaged by the pitcher plant moth: the carnivorous plant as part of another creature\u2019s story.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"plate technology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5307.png\" alt=\"Opening a pitcher plant in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">Opening a pitcher plant, revealing the chamber that makes the plant so strange to modern eyes and older imagination alike.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section\">\n <div class=\"quote-band\">\n <p>Modern technology shortened the journey. It did not make the place less mysterious.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"observation-title\">\n <article class=\"note-panel ecology-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Observation and technology<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"observation-title\">A Modern Naturalist\u2019s Advantage<\/h2>\n <p>A traveler from earlier centuries might have lost days to swollen creeks, mosquitoes, soaked bedding, heat, cold, and food ruined by damp weather. We arrived with weather radar, GPS, digital cameras, marked roads, and a maintained trail.<\/p>\n <p>At BTP-101, the preserve adds another modern instrument: a Chronolog station where visitors help document change over time by placing a phone in the bracket and submitting a photograph from the same viewpoint.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n\n <figure class=\"plate ecology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5311.png\" alt=\"BTP-101 camera monitor on the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">BTP-101, a fixed photo-monitoring station on the Pitcher Plant Trail.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <figure class=\"plate technology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5312.png\" alt=\"The image taken at BTP-101 on the Pitcher Plant Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">The image taken at BTP-101: a single modern observation added to a longer record.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"section spread\" aria-labelledby=\"closing-title\">\n <figure class=\"plate ecology-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/IMG_5304.png\" alt=\"A flower of a pitcher plant next to a crawfish mound in Big Thicket National Preserve\" \/>\n <figcaption class=\"caption\">A pitcher plant flower beside a crawfish mound: wetland neighbors in miniature.<\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n\n <article class=\"closing-panel ecology-text\">\n <p class=\"eyebrow\">Closing note<\/p>\n <h2 id=\"closing-title\">One Quiet Mile<\/h2>\n <p>After nearly one hundred miles of travel, the walk itself measured only a mile. That imbalance became part of the charm: two hours by automobile to reach a place where a careful observer might spend the rest of the day studying a few feet of wet ground.<\/p>\n <p>Cynthia and I left with photographs, notes, and the sense that Big Thicket had revealed only a portion of itself. We found pitcher plants, sundews, butterworts, and signs of the lives that use them. 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class=\"eyebrow\">Ask LT Basin<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"page-title\">Ask LT Basin<\/h1>\n <p class=\"lead\">\n Ask questions about chapter events, volunteering, articles, public resources, and approved Lower Trinity Basin website content. LT Basin is designed to help visitors, volunteers, and chapter members quickly find reliable chapter information.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"hero-character\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n src=\"http:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/files\/2026\/05\/LT-Basin.png\"\n alt=\"LT Basin Naturalist Guide\"\n loading=\"lazy\"\n >\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <form class=\"prompt-card\" id=\"ask-ai\" aria-label=\"Ask AI prompt builder\">\n <label for=\"prompt\">Ask LT Basin a question<\/label>\n <textarea id=\"prompt\" name=\"prompt\" placeholder=\"Example: Where can I find volunteer opportunities, chapter articles, or public notices on the Lower Trinity Basin website?\"><\/textarea>\n\n <div class=\"prompt-actions\">\n <span class=\"hint\">Current version: prepares a website-grounded AI prompt. Future version: LT Basin will search approved chapter content directly.<\/span>\n <button class=\"button primary\" type=\"submit\">Generate LT Basin Prompt<\/button>\n <button class=\"button secondary\" type=\"button\" id=\"googleSearchTop\">Search LT Basin on Google<\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"privacy-note\">\n <strong>Source of truth note:<\/strong> Answers should be based on public Lower Trinity Basin website content. Do not rely on AI guesses for official dates, policies, training rules, or volunteer requirements.\n <\/p>\n <\/form>\n <\/div>\n\n <aside class=\"assistant-panel card\" id=\"suggestions\" aria-labelledby=\"suggestions-title\">\n <h2 id=\"suggestions-title\">Questions for LT Basin<\/h2>\n <div class=\"suggestions\">\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"getting started chapter volunteering training events\" data-prompt=\"Where should a first-time visitor start on the Lower Trinity Basin website if they want to learn about the chapter, volunteering, training, and upcoming events?\">\n <strong>New visitor help<\/strong>\n <span>Find the best starting points for people new to the chapter.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"contact general questions volunteering membership\" data-prompt=\"Search the Lower Trinity Basin website for contact information and explain who a visitor should contact for general questions, volunteering, or membership.\">\n <strong>Contact information<\/strong>\n <span>Help visitors find the right contact path.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"volunteer opportunities projects events service\" data-prompt=\"Search the Lower Trinity Basin website for volunteer opportunities, project information, and event pages. Summarize what is available and include links or page titles when possible.\">\n <strong>Volunteer opportunities<\/strong>\n <span>Surface relevant projects, events, and service information.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n <button class=\"suggestion\" type=\"button\" data-search-query=\"articles media chapter stories public notices project updates\" data-prompt=\"Search the Lower Trinity Basin website articles and media pages for recent chapter stories, public notices, member articles, or project updates. Summarize the most relevant results.\">\n <strong>Articles and notices<\/strong>\n <span>Search chapter stories, updates, and public-facing posts.<\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"response-panel card\" aria-labelledby=\"response-title\">\n <h2 id=\"response-title\">Planned search behavior<\/h2>\n <div class=\"response-box\" id=\"responseBox\">\n <ul class=\"step-list\">\n <li><strong>1. Search public website content.<\/strong> The assistant should look at Lower Trinity Basin website pages, articles, events, notices, and approved markdown files.<\/li>\n <li><strong>2. Answer only from known sources.<\/strong> If the website does not contain the answer, the assistant should say so instead of guessing.<\/li>\n <li><strong>3. Show useful paths forward.<\/strong> When possible, the answer should point visitors to the relevant page, article, contact, or next step.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <p class=\"footer-note\">Current build: LT Basin public prompt helper. Future build: website-only assistant using approved Lower Trinity Basin content as the source of truth.<\/p>\n <\/main>\n\n <script>\n const promptInput = document.querySelector('#prompt');\n const responseBox = document.querySelector('#responseBox');\n const responsePanelTitle = document.querySelector('#response-title');\n const form = document.querySelector('#ask-ai');\n const suggestionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.suggestion');\n const googleSearchTop = document.querySelector('#googleSearchTop');\n\n suggestionButtons.forEach((button) => {\n button.addEventListener('click', () => {\n promptInput.value = button.dataset.prompt;\n promptInput.dataset.searchQuery = button.dataset.searchQuery || '';\n executeLTBasinSearch(button.dataset.prompt, button.dataset.searchQuery || '');\n });\n });\n\n googleSearchTop.addEventListener('click', () => {\n const query = buildGoogleQuery(promptInput.value.trim(), promptInput.dataset.searchQuery);\n window.open(`https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}`, '_blank', 'noopener');\n });\n\n form.addEventListener('submit', (event) => {\n event.preventDefault();\n\n const prompt = promptInput.value.trim();\n\n if (!prompt) {\n responsePanelTitle.textContent = 'Planned search behavior';\n responseBox.classList.remove('ready');\n responseBox.innerHTML = `\n <ul class=\"step-list\">\n <li><strong>1. Search public website content.<\/strong> The assistant should look at Lower Trinity Basin website pages, articles, events, notices, and approved markdown files.<\/li>\n <li><strong>2. Answer only from known sources.<\/strong> If the website does not contain the answer, the assistant should say so instead of guessing.<\/li>\n <li><strong>3. Show useful paths forward.<\/strong> When possible, the answer should point visitors to the relevant page, article, contact, or next step.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n `;\n return;\n }\n\n generateLTBasinPrompt(prompt, promptInput.dataset.searchQuery || '');\n });\n\n const chapterSearchPaths = {\n meeting: {\n title: 'Monthly Meetings',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/get-involved\/monthly-meetings\/',\n summary: 'For meeting questions, the Monthly Meetings page is the best starting point. It should be checked for current and upcoming meeting information before relying on any summary.'\n },\n training: {\n title: 'Training Calendar',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/get-involved\/training-calendar\/',\n summary: 'For training questions, the Training Calendar page is the best starting point. Check the page directly for current class timing, requirements, and updates.'\n },\n contact: {\n title: 'Contact',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/get-involved\/contact-new\/',\n summary: 'For contact, membership, or general question routing, the Contact page is the best starting point. Use the page directly for current contact options.'\n },\n volunteer: {\n title: 'Volunteer and Project Opportunities',\n url: 'https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site%3Atxmn.org%2Flowertrinitybasin%20volunteer%20opportunities%20projects%20events',\n summary: 'For volunteer opportunities and project information, a site-limited Google search is currently the most useful path because relevant opportunities may appear across event, project, and calendar pages.'\n },\n articles: {\n title: 'Media and Articles',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/media\/',\n summary: 'For articles, notices, stories, and project updates, the Media page is the best starting point. Related pages such as Highlights may also appear in Google results.'\n },\n general: {\n title: 'Lower Trinity Basin Chapter Home',\n url: 'https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/',\n summary: 'For general questions, start with the Lower Trinity Basin Chapter home page and use the site-limited Google search to locate the most relevant public page.'\n }\n };\n\n function generateLTBasinPrompt(prompt, searchQuery = '') {\n const category = detectCategory(`${prompt} ${searchQuery}`.toLowerCase());\n const source = chapterSearchPaths[category];\n const googleQuery = buildGoogleQuery(prompt, searchQuery);\n const preparedPrompt = `Goal:\nAnswer the user question clearly and accurately using public Lower Trinity Basin Chapter website content.\n\nContext:\nUse the Lower Trinity Basin Chapter website as the source of truth: https:\/\/txmn.org\/lowertrinitybasin\/\n\nBest starting page to check first: ${source.title}\n${source.url}\n\nSuggested Google site search:\n${googleQuery}\n\nDo not invent dates, policies, requirements, contacts, event details, training details, or chapter information. 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