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GALVESTON, TX – October 25, 2024 – The 18th Annual Bike Around the Bay took place this past weekend, drawing cyclists of all levels to enjoy a scenic two-day ride around Galveston Bay. The event, held on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th was a resounding success, showcasing the beauty of our coastal community […]
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ANAHUAC, TX—Marsh Mania is a nationally recognized, award-winning community-based marsh restoration event that has been a cornerstone of the Galveston Bay area since its inception in 1999. It is an initiative that has restored more than 221 acres of vital coastal habitat involving over 8,500 volunteers in its rich history. We kicked off National Estuaries […]
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Galveston Bay is one of Texas’s most cherished natural treasures and among its many inhabitants, oysters hold a special place. As we strive to balance human activity with environmental stewardship, the importance of oysters in Galveston Bay has never been clearer. This blog is meant to give you background on why these remarkable mollusks matter, […]
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Galveston Bay, a vital ecosystem and economic hub along the Texas coast, faces recurring threats from natural disasters like hurricanes. To safeguard this region, innovative approaches such as living shorelines have emerged as a crucial defense mechanism. What is a Living Shoreline? Living shorelines represent a sustainable alternative to traditional hard infrastructure like […]
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HOUSTON, TX – Galveston Bay Foundation’s third annual Oyster & SeaFest event was its most successful yet, ushering in over $115,000 to benefit the nonprofit organization’s habitat restoration program, including its oyster reef restoration and oyster shell recycling efforts. Additionally, 682 pounds of oyster shell was recycled at the festival and will make its way back […]
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