Daniel Thomas embarked on his conservation journey when his research revealed the need for regular litter clean-ups, particularly due to the proximity of parks in the area to creeks, with an estimated 75% of waterway waste originating from land. The Trinity River, ranked as Texas' third most polluted river in Texas. Understanding the detrimental impact of litter on marine life, he worked to advocate for Trinity River's Alligator Snapping turtle and Texasfawns Foot mussel to identify them as threatened species.
Daniel’s movement has kept 34,000lbs of trash from Texas waterways, cleaned 675 miles of roads, and cleared 450 miles waterways.