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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]