By T’Noya Thompson Conservation efforts in the Houston-Galveston region have increased with the introduction of The Report Card Champion Program. It is a new advocacy program that gives students and community groups the skills and knowledge needed to cultivate action for Galveston Bay. In addition – it creates an inspiring awareness to action in […]
Author: Erin Kinney
Your Galveston Bay Report Card in 2018: A Year in Review and a Look Ahead
Now in its fourth year of publication, the Galveston Bay Report Card is a resource for environmental information and action for the greater Houston and Galveston communities. The Galveston Bay Foundation, in partnership with HARC, provide this vital community resource to better understand the overall health of the bay and connect citizens through education, awareness […]
An Interview with Shannon Batte, Oyster Shell Recycling Assistant at Galveston Bay Foundation
As generations of oysters grow on top of each other, they form reefs that provide habitat for many other animals. Oysters are capable of filtering as much as 50 gallons of water each in a single day, removing silt and contaminants from the water, and improving local water quality and clarity. Oyster reef area has […]
Galveston Bay Foundation: Volunteers are vital for the health of the bay
by Emily Ford, Volunteer Coordinator, Galveston Bay Foundation The 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card outreach season has started, and it is exciting to connect with the communities connected to the Bay. One of the most rewarding and impactful ways that you can help is by volunteering! Galveston Bay is one of the largest and most […]
Part II: Looking for Harvey’s Impacts on Galveston Bay
Hurricane Harvey was an historic event for Houston and the entire Galveston Bay region. Devastating floods wrecked neighborhoods and businesses and the recovery and rebuilding process is still ongoing. While we all waited for the floodwaters to recede and work their way through our riverine and bayou watersheds towards Galveston Bay, scientists started thinking about […]
Part I: Looking for Signs of Harvey in the Galveston Bay Report Card
Why didn’t Harvey impact the Water Quality grade? At Galveston Bay Foundation and Houston Advanced Research Center, we are frequently asked if Galveston Bay is a productive system for fish and wildlife. And the answer for 2017 is yes, for the majority of 2017, Galveston Bay and its rivers and bayous met state water quality […]
Welcome to the 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card!
The 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card was released on August 15, 2018. For the fourth consecutive year, the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) and the Galveston Bay Foundation gathered scientific data related to each of the 22 indicators across six categories. The Galveston Bay Report Card is a prime example of how scientific information can […]
A note on Hurricane Harvey impacts on Galveston Bay Report Card Data
Hurricane Harvey made landfall August 25, 2017 near Port Aransas as a Category 4 hurricane. Between August 24 and August 31, some areas received more than 50 inches of rain. For reference, the Houston-Galveston Region receives on average 45 inches of rainfall each year. The 2018 Report Card is a summary of indicator data representing […]
Houston Cities H20 Challenge
What is the Challenge? The 2018 Houston Cities H20 Challenge is a friendly competition meant to inspire Greater Houston-area residents and businesses to conserve water. The Challenge is open to all the cities in the Houston and Greater Houston- area that wish to participate. As part of a regional effort to conserve our water […]
Galveston Bay Foundation/Plastic Pollution Prevention Partnership – Collaboration, Coordination, and Cleanup
It is no secret that litter and trash debris tend to accumulate on shorelines around Galveston Bay. However, the extent of this problem and locations of debris accumulation remain largely unknown. The Galveston Bay Report Card gave “Litter and Trash” the grade of an “I” or “incomplete” to trash and debris for this very reason. […]