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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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Jones Bay Oystercatcher Habitat Restoration Project

Restoring Habitat, Restoring Hope: The Jones Bay Oystercatcher Project

Galveston Bay Foundation is proud to announce the completion of the Jones Bay Oystercatcher Habitat Restoration Project—a milestone effort that brings renewed life to both our bird populations and oyster reefs. Tucked beside Tiki Island, Jones Bay is home to an array of species that depend on healthy habitat to survive. Over time, however, the […]

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Aramco Volunteers Unite to Protect Galveston Bay’s Vital Shoreline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   TEXAS CITY, TX — Galveston Bay Foundation and Aramco Americas continued their more than 20-year environmental partnership with a large-scale shoreline cleanup at the Texas City Dike. Seventy-five dedicated Aramco volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help protect and preserve the Bay’s shoreline, removing over 800 pounds of litter and marine debris […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation: A Legacy of Love and Land Conservation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Galveston Bay Foundation: A Legacy of Love and Land Conservation   Brazoria County — June 15, 2025 — The Galveston Bay Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recently permanently conserved 234 acres along Austin Bayou in Brazoria County that will be known as the Bayou Oaks Conservation Area. The property contains […]

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89th Legislative Session Wrap Up for Galveston Bay Foundation

The 2025 Texas legislative session was eventful for the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF), as staff worked to advance coastal conservation through both policy and funding. Our advocacy focused on several key areas, including oyster reef restoration, state budget investments, and salinity standards for Texas bays. GBF supported Senate Bill 1215, which allows for the placement […]

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