As stewards of Galveston Bay, we’re extremely active in promoting the kinds of projects and opportunities that have a positive impact on the Bay. Below are current press releases and articles to learn more about these developments, what’s happening in Galveston Bay and how we’re involved.
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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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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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Galveston Bay Foundation was thrilled to share the story about how our Oyster Shell Recycling Program came to be with the viewers of Houston Life and host, Derrick Shore. Watch the segment featuring our President, Bob Stokes, alongside Tom Tollett, owner of Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar in Clear Lake. Tom helped bring our program to […]
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HOUSTON (April 5, 2025) – Galveston Bay Foundation’s fourth annual Oyster & SeaFest raised over $110,000, which the net proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization’s habitat restoration program, including its oyster reef restoration and oyster shell recycling efforts. Additionally, 683 pounds of oyster shell was recycled at the festival and will make its way back to […]
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Kemah, TX (Feb.14) – The Galveston Bay Foundation commenced construction today on The Gessner Center, its 14,000-square-foot headquarters located in Kemah, TX. Once completed, the building will become a Petal Certified Living Building, a performance-based program oriented toward buildings designed to be regenerative and positively impact the environment and the people who use them. The […]
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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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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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GALVESTON, TEXAS— The Galveston Bay Foundation has permanently protected 63 acres of critical coastal habitat on Galveston Island, known as Redfish Cove. This special piece of land includes coastal wetlands, prairie, and upland buffers, all of which are important to the native wildlife on Galveston Island. The acquisition was funded by the National Coastal Wetlands […]
Read More Galveston Bay Foundation was thrilled to share the story about how our Oyster Shell Recycling Program came to be with the viewers of Houston Life and host, Derrick Shore. Watch the segment featuring our President, Bob Stokes, alongside Tom Tollett, owner of Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar in Clear Lake. Tom helped bring our program to […]
Read More HOUSTON (April 5, 2025) – Galveston Bay Foundation’s fourth annual Oyster & SeaFest raised over $110,000, which the net proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization’s habitat restoration program, including its oyster reef restoration and oyster shell recycling efforts. Additionally, 683 pounds of oyster shell was recycled at the festival and will make its way back to […]
Read More Kemah, TX (Feb.14) – The Galveston Bay Foundation commenced construction today on The Gessner Center, its 14,000-square-foot headquarters located in Kemah, TX. Once completed, the building will become a Petal Certified Living Building, a performance-based program oriented toward buildings designed to be regenerative and positively impact the environment and the people who use them. The […]
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SAN LEON, TX—Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) has permanently protected 23 acres of critical coastal prairie habitat located in San Leon, known as the Salt Bayou Preserve. Eventually, the preserve will be open to the public for passive recreation and enjoyment, bringing much-needed natural space access to the coastal communities of San Leon, Bacliff, and Dickinson. […]
Read More As you plan your year-end giving, we encourage you to consider tax-smart options that not only benefit Galveston Bay Foundation but can also provide you with significant tax advantages. Tax-smart gifts have become an increasingly popular way to support Galveston Bay Foundation because they help your generosity go further. These options allow you to […]
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