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About Us
Where complex challenges meet collaborative solutions
Our Story
At NRS, we bring together decades of experience across industry, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia, and private landowners to address complex natural resource and environmental challenges.
Rooted in the intersection of Policy, Science, and Technical expertise, NRS builds collaborative, science-backed solutions that are both practical and impactful. We value the insight of the scientific community, the voice of landowners, and the priorities of industry, recognizing that meaningful conservation requires every seat at the table.
Our team’s agricultural roots give us a unique understanding of landowner concerns, while our partnerships with agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ensure alignment with conservation policy and best practices.
As a certified participant in the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program, NRS is proud to meet the state’s established requirements and contribute to a more inclusive, locally rooted consulting community. We carry this recognition as a mark of our credibility, commitment, and longstanding service across Texas.
From helping the energy sector navigate environmental directives to supporting Department of Defense installations in balancing mission readiness with ecological stewardship, we are committed to crafting strategies that work for people and for the planet.
At NRS, collaboration isn’t just a method—it’s our mission.
Leadership
Carla Manning
Chief Executive Officer
Carla Manning is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both Natural Resources Solutions, L.C., and Manning Squared, L.L.C. Having 30+ years of experience in developing and executing high-quality business strategies and plans, she ensures implementation of these plans with short-term and long-term objectives for both companies. As CFO, Mrs. Manning oversees the accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions. As CEO, Mrs. Manning creates and implements the company’s vision and mission, and works closely with the President and Director of Operations to coordinate project planning and execution of contracts and establish corporate priorities. Mrs. Manning has the ability to set up and establish 501(c)3 nonprofit corporations through the Texas Secretary of State. Mrs. Manning, along with her husband Steve Manning, reside in Coryell County, Texas.
Steve Manning
President
Steve Manning is President of NRS and a fifth-generation member of the ranching community in Coryell County, Texas as well as a third-generation member of the Central Texas Cattlemen’s Association. Mr. Manning has been involved with several Federal, State, and local economic development organizations. He continues to interact with public and private leaders in activities involving natural resource conservation and property rights. He has been involved in the establishment and implementation of the Leon River Restoration Project, the Fort Hood Offsite Conservation Program, and the Fort Hood Recovery Credit System. He has been recognized on both the state and national level as a leader in natural resource management and land conservation and has been involved in many Endangered Species Act (ESA) issues involving several species in Texas and the western United States.
Science
NRS actively seeks collaboration with the scientific community to build scientifically robust solutions to natural resource issues. NRS recognizes that scientific knowledge is one essential tool for solving natural resource challenges. NRS values members of the scientific community and their expertise.
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Agriculture
NRS employees have deep roots in agriculture; we understand landowner concerns and are equipped to address those concerns. NRS believes involvement and support for the agriculture community are critical to the success of any conservation strategy.
Industry
NRS works closely with the energy industry to solve complex, landscape-scale challenges. NRS provides expertise to address the most relevant and current environmental regulations, policies, and directives that may potentially affect the industry.
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Environmental
NRS has a proven track record of interacting effectively with numerous environmental organizations to develop conservation strategies. NRS recognizes the importance of engaging all stakeholders including those in the environmental arena.
Government
NRS has cultivated strong relationships and collaborations with governmental agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Department of the Interior. NRS has assisted multiple Department of Defense installations to meet both their military objectives and conservation obligations.
Stakeholder-Driven
At NRS, we bring together a diverse coalition of partners, scientists, landowners, industry leaders, environmental advocates, and government agencies to build practical, science-backed solutions. Whether it’s shaping conservation strategies, navigating regulatory landscapes, or supporting agricultural communities, we believe meaningful impact happens when every voice has a seat at the table.