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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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Galveston Bay Foundation Hosts Third Annual Oyster & SeaFest: An Oyster-Inspired Event Raised Funds and Awareness for Habitat Restoration Program

  • April 09, 2024

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 Bay Foundation Acquires and Protects West Galveston Island Property

  • January 05, 2024

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 […]

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2023 Galveston Bay Report Card Released: Learn More About the Health of the Bay and How to Play Your Part

  • November 02, 2023

Houston, TX (November 2, 2023) – Today, Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) have released the 2023 Galveston Bay Report Card, an annual citizen-driven, scientific analysis of the health of Galveston Bay. The Galveston Bay Report Card looks at data and trends found in the Bay and surrounding watersheds, an area […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation Protects Largest Remaining Natural Forest in La Porte, Texas

  • September 29, 2023

LA PORTE, TEXAS— The Galveston Bay Foundation has permanently protected a 106-acre property in La Porte, Texas known as Taylor Bayou Forest. The permanent protection of this property will protect local air quality, wildlife habitat, and open space. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded the acquisition with funds from a Department of Justice settlement […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation’s 24th Annual Marsh Mania Helped Restore Marsh Grass Ahead of National Estuaries Week

  • September 11, 2023

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 213 acres of vital salt marsh habitat involving over 8,000 volunteers in its rich history. During this year’s 24th Annual […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation Hosts Third Annual Oyster & SeaFest: An Oyster-Inspired Event Raised Funds and Awareness for Habitat Restoration Program

  • April 09, 2024

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 Bay Foundation Acquires and Protects West Galveston Island Property

  • January 05, 2024

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 […]

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2023 Galveston Bay Report Card Released: Learn More About the Health of the Bay and How to Play Your Part

  • November 02, 2023

Houston, TX (November 2, 2023) – Today, Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) have released the 2023 Galveston Bay Report Card, an annual citizen-driven, scientific analysis of the health of Galveston Bay. The Galveston Bay Report Card looks at data and trends found in the Bay and surrounding watersheds, an area […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation Protects Largest Remaining Natural Forest in La Porte, Texas

  • September 29, 2023

LA PORTE, TEXAS— The Galveston Bay Foundation has permanently protected a 106-acre property in La Porte, Texas known as Taylor Bayou Forest. The permanent protection of this property will protect local air quality, wildlife habitat, and open space. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded the acquisition with funds from a Department of Justice settlement […]

Read More

Galveston Bay Foundation’s 24th Annual Marsh Mania Helped Restore Marsh Grass Ahead of National Estuaries Week

  • September 11, 2023

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 213 acres of vital salt marsh habitat involving over 8,000 volunteers in its rich history. During this year’s 24th Annual […]

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Galveston Bay Foundation Hosts Third Annual Oyster & SeaFest: An Oyster-Inspired Event Raised Funds and Awareness for Habitat Restoration Program

  • April 09, 2024

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 […]

Read More

Galveston Bay Foundation Acquires and Protects West Galveston Island Property

  • January 05, 2024

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

2023 Galveston Bay Report Card Released: Learn More About the Health of the Bay and How to Play Your Part

  • November 02, 2023

Houston, TX (November 2, 2023) – Today, Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) have released the 2023 Galveston Bay Report Card, an annual citizen-driven, scientific analysis of the health of Galveston Bay. The Galveston Bay Report Card looks at data and trends found in the Bay and surrounding watersheds, an area […]

Read More

Galveston Bay Foundation Protects Largest Remaining Natural Forest in La Porte, Texas

  • September 29, 2023

LA PORTE, TEXAS— The Galveston Bay Foundation has permanently protected a 106-acre property in La Porte, Texas known as Taylor Bayou Forest. The permanent protection of this property will protect local air quality, wildlife habitat, and open space. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funded the acquisition with funds from a Department of Justice settlement […]

Read More

Galveston Bay Foundation’s 24th Annual Marsh Mania Helped Restore Marsh Grass Ahead of National Estuaries Week

  • September 11, 2023

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 213 acres of vital salt marsh habitat involving over 8,000 volunteers in its rich history. During this year’s 24th Annual […]

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