Summers in South Texas can get hot! It’s no wonder so many people in the Houston/Galveston region choose to cool off with outdoor activities on the water, such as swimming and boating. Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) often gets asked if the water is safe to swim in, and fortunately, we have the answer! GBF’s Water […]
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Bird Friendly Communities
In 2018 the Houston Zoo joined forced with Houston Audubon to learn more about what Houstonians are doing to help native and migratory bird species at home. They pinpointed the top behaviors that individuals can take to have the largest influence on creating natural spaces to provide suitable habitat and resources for birds in the […]
Update to Seafood Consumption Advisory in response to Bayport Channel Spill
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has updated the seafood consumption advisory for Galveston Bay to state that no persons should consume any species seafood caught in Galveston Bay or Trinity Bay north of a line from the end of Texas City Dike to Smith Point. While the spill is not affecting the […]
Volunteer to Make Straight A’s for the Bay!
Volunteer to Make Straight As for the Bay! The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation Volunteer Program is to support the preservation, protection, and enhancement of Galveston Bay through hands-on incorporation of the local community and general public into vital restoration, research, education, administrative, and fundraising projects. Volunteers are vital to the success and continuation […]
Update to Seafood Consumption Advisory
The Texas Department of State Health Services has updated the seafood consumption advisory for the Houston Ship Channel to state that no persons should consume any species of fish or blue crab caught in the the Houston Ship Channel and all contiguous waters north of the Fred Hartman Bridge, State Highway 146 including the San […]
The Report Card Champion Program: Developing Tomorrow’s Conservation Leaders – Today
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 […]
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 […]