Protecting Galveston Bay from Ghost Fishing Every year, thousands of animals die as a result of ghost fishing. Ghost fishing occurs when animals are caught in lost or abandoned traps and fishing gear. Abandoned, lost or derelict crab traps are one example of how ghost fishing can occur, and these traps have been identified as […]
Tis the season for an increase in sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). During the holiday and winter season each year, Houston Public Works responds to twice as many SSOs events. Of these overflows, 70% are due to blockages in pipes from fats, oils, and grease (FOG) going down the drain. When sewer pipes get clogged, it is […]
Rain barrels are an easy and sustainable solution to reducing water consumption and lowering our water bills! So, how does it work? Rain barrels collect rainwater from rooftops and store that water until you need to use it. This means instead of turning on your outdoor hose to water your plants and yard, you can […]
Last year, we went back to communities and asked a lot of questions about how you view the bay, and how you want to be involved. This year, we are recommitting to you with our new mission: Every bayou, Every neighborhood, Everyone’s bay The communities we spoke with asked us about human health risks, pollution, […]
To continue to keep our community safe, the reveal of the 2021 Galveston Bay Report Card new grades was through a virtual launch on Tuesday, September 28th on Galveston Bay Foundation’s Facebook page. This online event shared the brand-new video for the 2021 grades and the other 2 Report Card videos that can be found […]
If you’ve lived in the Houston-Galveston area, even just for the last few years, you have definitely experienced more than your fair share of “historical” weather events. Between flash flooding, hurricanes, tropical storms, and the recent winter storm, we could all use a break. I have lived in Galveston for almost 9 years and learn […]
Litter and trash impact Galveston Bay throughout the year and we tend to create even more trash during the holiday season. “Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, American household waste increases by more than 25 percent. Trash cans full of holiday food waste, shopping bags, bows and ribbons, packaging, and wrapping paper contribute an additional 1 […]
As I’m sure you realized by now, the global pollution problem requires many solutions across many different levels. These include corporate responsibility and political policy change as well as individual actions to advocate for these changes and reduce single-use waste at home and work. Organizations in the Houston-Galveston area recognize collaboration is crucial to make […]
This year has been very challenging for many of us. It has tested our resilience and forced us to adapt to constant changes and uncertainties. Our bay and its ecosystem must also adapt constantly to change. Our actions affect the health of the bay and how resilient it is when dealing with change. Galveston Bay […]
With more people staying at home these days, more people are realizing the importance of the bits of nature in their neighborhoods. Galveston Bay Foundation has received more questions than usual about how to reduce trash, save water, and help water quality in different communities. This is great news! It means people are noticing how […]