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Volunteers Restore Over Five Acres of Coastal Habitat During Galveston Bay Foundation’s Fall Marsh Mania

KEMAH, TEXAS – This fall, Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and more than 80 dedicated volunteers rolled up their sleeves for Marsh Mania, the Foundation’s long-running community-driven habitat restoration event. Together, participants planted nearly 3,900 marsh grass stems across three coastal sites, restoring over five acres of vital coastal habitat throughout the Galveston Bay region. GBF’s […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation to Hold Easement on Nation’s First Eastern Black Rail Conservation Bank

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Galveston Bay Foundation to Hold Easement on Nation’s First Eastern Black Rail Conservation Bank   Brazoria County — August 7, 2025 — Galveston Bay Foundation will be the conservation easement holder for the nation’s first Eastern Black Rail Conservation Bank. This landmark effort marks a major step forward for habitat preservation and species […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation Earns National Recognition: Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence

KEMAH, TX – August 23, 2024 – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the natural spaces they love. Since 1987, Galveston Bay Foundation has been doing just that for the people in the Houston – Galveston region.  Galveston Bay Foundation has announced their renewed land trust accreditation […]

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The Vital Role of Oysters in Galveston Bay: Recycling, Restoration, and Resilience

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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Protecting Galveston Bay: The Importance of Living Shorelines

  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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