06/17/2026
A 351-acre real estate development, known as “Discovery Sands”, has been proposed next to Jamaica Beach in Galveston’s West End. The project will place 733 new lots, 213 condos, and a tourist attraction in an ecologically sensitive coastal area. The developer is seeking approval of Planned Urban Development (PUD) -009, which allows them to request exceptions (variances) from standard development rules. A revised plan was released, but key concerns remain.
The requested exemptions would allow higher-intensity development next to over 100 acres of marsh that were restored with more than $100 million in public funding. Not only do marshes support vulnerable species like the local Ghost Wolves population, but they are also major mitigates of coastal storms.
Learn more at https://seaturtles.org/gulf-action-alert-speak-up-against-discovery-sands/
Here's how you can help:
🌾 Testify in Person: City Council Meeting Thursday, June 25th at 5:00 PM Galveston City Hall 823 Rosenberg St, Room 204 Galveston, Texas 77554
🌾 Submit a Written Comment: Use the link above!
🌾 Contact City Council Members: Even if you cannot attend the meeting, a brief email to City Council members can help demonstrate community concern and support for stronger project conditions.
