Oyster Reefs

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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Trash Pollution in Our Community – What You Can Do to Help!

Volunteers collecting trash along Galveston Bay

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! 

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