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Project Part of Larger Program That Protects Nation's Most Important Landscapes and Waterways ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today a group of diverse partners, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Conservation Fund and Centex Homes (NYSE:CTX), joined together with the local community to enhance and expand recreation opportunities at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge at Delaware Bay. Over the next two days, the volunteers, including local employees from Centex Homes, will build a new handicapped accessible observation tower at Fowler Beach. The skilled group will also create a 200- foot section of raised boardwalk, which will include two bridges within the refuge public use area and connect five existing trails at Prime Hook into one loop. Once connected, this six-mile trail will become one of Sussex County's most popular walking destinations, according to Jonathan Schafler, refuge manager. "Supporting the protection of the Delaware Bay watershed is part of our company-wide commitment to balance land conservation with responsible development," said Karin Silver, division manager of Centex Homes' Eastern Shore D.C. Metro Division. "Our local employees and vendors are excited to be part of a volunteer project that will bring visitors closer to nature." Prime Hook NWR represents one of the nation's premiere examples of freshwater marsh left in the United States. It's 10,000-plus acres offer a unique opportunity to see nature at its finest and provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including millions of migrating birds such as the red knot, ruddy turnstone and sandpiper. "This project demonstrates the true power of partnerships," said Blaine Phillips, mid-Atlantic director of The Conservation Fund. "Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is one of the world's premier birding-watching destinations. This effort will enable current and future generations to experience the area's magnificent natural wonders. We offer a special 'thanks' to Centex Homes for its generous donation of financial support and skilled labor." This effort is part of Centex Homes' ongoing commitment to conservation and community. To date, Centex Homes has donated more than $5 million for land conservation efforts across the country. The newly established Centex Homes Land Legacy Fund, a relationship with The Conservation Fund, has already provided support for the protection of more than 5,000 acres throughout the country, including critical land in the Delaware Bay watershed. "In these challenging economic times we depend more than ever on the creativity and commitment of conservation champions," added Phillips. "The Conservation Fund applauds Centex Homes for continuing its commitment to land and water conservation through its Land Legacy Fund, which helps to protect the best of our nation's outdoor heritage." About Centex Dallas-based Centex, founded in 1950, is one of the nation's leading home building companies. Centex operates in major U.S. markets in 25 states and delivered more than 33,000 homes in the United States in its most recent fiscal year ended March 31, 2005. Its leading brands include Centex Homes, Fox & Jacobs Homes, CityHomes and Centex Destination Properties. In addition to its home building operations, Centex's (http://www.centex.com/ ) related business lines include mortgage and financial services, home services and commercial construction. These businesses provide operational or financial support to home building operations and are leaders in their respective industries. Centex ranks No. 1 in its industry on FORTUNE magazine's 2005 list of "America's Most Admired Companies." About The Conservation Fund The Conservation Fund, a national nonprofit organization, acts to protect the nation's legacy of land and water resources in partnership with other organizations, public agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals. Seeking innovative conservation solutions for the 21st century, the Fund works to integrate economic and environmental goals. Since its founding in 1985, the Fund has helped its partners safeguard wildlife habitat, working landscapes, community "greenspace," and historic sites totaling more than five million acres throughout the nation. The Conservation Fund 1655 N. Fort Myer Dr. Arlington, VA 22209 http://www.conservationfund.org/ CPLBG DATASOURCE: Centex CONTACT: Jonathan Schafler, Refuge Manager of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge at Delaware Bay, +1-302-684-8419; or Karin Silver, Division Manager of Centex Homes, +1-703-679-1602; or Chris Fanning of The Conservation Fund, +1-703-908-5800 Web site: http://www.centex.com/ http://www.conservationfund.org/

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