Oyster reefs are a vital component of a healthy estuary and provide a unique suite of benefits as a valuable commercial and recreational fishery as well as habitat for other aquatic species. They filter coastal waters, protect shorelines, stabilize sediment, and provide food and shelter for over 300 different species (Grabowski and Peterson, 2007). Unfortunately, […]
One Less Plastic Pledge
This July, organizations from around the Galveston and Houston area are working together on an initiative called the One Less Plastic Pledge. The goal of this initiative is to engage communities in trash removal efforts and to spread awareness about plastic pollution and prevention measures. These prevention measures include small changes we can make to […]
Oyster Gardening
It might sound strange, but oysters can be gardened! Oyster larvae are free swimming in the water and require a hard substrate to attach to in order to grow and survive. Once the larvae find a hard surface, which can be existing oyster shells, rocks, wood, or even the bottom of a boat, the larvae […]
Safe to Swim in Galveston Bay?
Before spending time on the water, you may be questioning if the water is safe to swim in. The Galveston Bay Report Card is here to help you have an easy way to answer these questions through the Human Health – Recreation indicator. In addition, the Report Card is a way to connect communities and […]
2023 Galveston Bay Report Card Summary
Every year, the Galveston Bay Report Card serves as a tool for communities in and around Galveston Bay to learn about the health of the Bay and what we can all do to protect this valuable ecosystem. The latest Report Card’s notable findings were in the areas of water quality, wildlife, human-health, and coastal changes […]
Crabbing Community Event in Anahuac, TX
Last month, the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) hosted a workshop for the crabbing community in Chambers County, Texas. Together with experts from Texas A&M AgriLife, Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention & Education and Texas Sea Grant, the workshop covered important topics, such as boater safety, kill […]
Water My Yard
During this hot Texas summer, are you wondering how to keep your lawn healthy and not break the bank on your water bill? Consider using WaterMyYard! WaterMyYard is a free science-based tool that was developed with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and Galveston Bay Foundation to help you keep your lawn healthy but […]
The Galveston Bay Report Card: What do you want to know about the bay?
Galveston Bay Foundation’s annual collaboration project with the Houston Advanced Research Center will be published soon, and we need your help! Every year, GBF and HARC collect data on the health of the bay and the wildlife that call it home. The collected data is analyzed and then published in the Galveston Bay Report Card. […]
Galveston Bay Action Network
We need your help to protect Galveston Bay and the Greater Houston-Galveston area! Pollution events such as chemical spills, illegal discharge of boat sewage, and the dumping of trash have the potential to impact water quality. This in turn can threaten the health of citizens, the environment, and wildlife. By mobilizing the public to report […]
Trash Pollution in Our Community – What You Can Do to Help!
You can also join in on an upcoming opportunity to “Clean It Like You Mean It!”® by participating in this year’s Trash Bash community cleanup event. The 29th Annual Trash Bash will be held at multiple locations throughout the Greater Houston and Galveston area on Saturday, March 25th. Galveston Bay Foundation’s Trash Bash site will be located at Armand Bayou – Bay Area Park. Visit the GBF Registration Link and sign-up to join us or visit the Trash Bash website (trashbash.org) to sign-up for one of the many other locations Trash Bash will be held this year!