News from the Bay

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’s 25th Annual Marsh Mania Helped Restore Vital Coastal Habitat

  • September 25, 2024

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

  • August 06, 2024

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

  • July 24, 2024

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

  • August 26, 2024

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

  • August 06, 2024

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

  • July 24, 2024

  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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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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Press Releases

Galveston Bay Foundation’s 25th Annual Marsh Mania Helped Restore Vital Coastal Habitat

  • September 25, 2024

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 Foundation to Receive Over $500,000 to Remove Trash from Galveston Bay Tributaries

  • September 05, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  HOUSTON, TX – September 5, 2024 – Galveston Bay Foundation is pleased to announce it has been recommended for an award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program with funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grant is intended to address critical issues of trash and marine […]

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

  • August 26, 2024

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 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 […]

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