Christmas Bay Foundation

09/18/2026

💧 Today is World Water Monitoring Day!

Clean water is essential to the health of Christmas Bay, its wildlife, and the communities that depend on it. The Christmas Bay Foundation supports water-quality monitoring throughout Christmas Bay, Drum Bay, Bastrop Bay, Nicks Lake, and Bastrop Bayou.

Monitoring helps us identify changes, protect sensitive habitats, and preserve these treasured coastal waters for future generations.

Every test tells us something. Every action makes a difference.

09/11/2026

Today, the Christmas Bay Foundation honors the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever changed by the September 11 attacks.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

08/18/2026

Christmas Bay Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for its continued support of our conservation initiatives.

We are especially grateful to Texas Game Wardens Carter Rangel, Jason Richers, and C**t Crawford for their outstanding response, professionalism, and dedication to protecting Christmas Bay.

TPWD consistently provides valuable assistance, guidance, and partnership that strengthens our work to protect this extraordinary coastal resource for future generations.

Thank you, TPWD and Texas Game Wardens, for always standing with Christmas Bay Foundation.

08/05/2026

Christmas Bay Foundation is proud to share a simple way Texans can support wildlife conservation across our state.

The Greater Roadrunner conservation license plate helps fund nature tourism, wildlife-viewing programs, and habitat conservation projects throughout Texas.

These efforts reflect the same values that guide Christmas Bay Foundation—protecting natural habitats, expanding public appreciation of wildlife, and preserving special coastal places for future generations.

Learn more or order the plate here:
https://conservationplate.org/nature-tourism.phtml?mtm_campaign=CLP2026&mtm_kwd=RoadRunner&mtm_placement=8-5-2026&mtm_source=GovDelivery&utm_campaign=clp2022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=roadrunnerlaunch

07/30/2026

**New to paddling—or know someone who is?** 🛶

A few simple mistakes can quickly turn an enjoyable day on the water into a dangerous situation. This helpful article explains the common mistakes new paddlers make each summer and how better preparation can help prevent them.

Before launching your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, take a few minutes to read and share these important safety reminders:

https://paddling.com/learn/mistakes-new-paddlers-make-every-summer-and-how-to-avoid-them?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=paddlenews-july-29-2026

Wear your life jacket, check the conditions, know your limits, and always have a plan. **Safe paddling makes for a better day on the water!**

07/20/2026

🛶 Texas Paddling Trails Reach a Major Milestone!

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is celebrating the launch of its 100th official paddling trail and the 20th anniversary of the Texas Paddling Trails program.

The Christmas Bay Foundation is proud to support safe public access and paddling opportunities throughout Christmas Bay and Drum Bay. These trails connect people with our coastal waters while encouraging conservation and responsible recreation.

Read the TPWD article:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXPWD/bulletins/4214c5b

07/17/2026

🌿 Help Us Build the Christmas Bay ADA Wildlife Viewing Platform
The latest Currents article highlights the Christmas Bay Foundation’s plan to build an ADA-accessible wildlife viewing platform overlooking one of Texas’ most important coastal ecosystems.

This platform will provide safe access for people of all physical abilities while supporting birdwatching, environmental education, research, and conservation awareness. It will help visitors understand why Christmas Bay and its surrounding wetlands must be protected for future generations.

Read the article:
https://ccatexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CUR-JUN-JUL-2026_reduced.pdf

Every donation helps fund engineering, permitting, construction, accessibility features, educational signage, and long-term maintenance.

Please donate and share:
https://gofund.me/14e164242

Together, we can make the beauty and wildlife of Christmas Bay accessible to everyone.

Jim Olive, President
Christmas Bay Foundation
281-802-3597
www.christmasbayfoundation.org

07/15/2026

Donate to help raise money for The Christmas Bay Foundation's fund to equip game wardens for safe patrol, rescue, and conservation year round. https://gofund.me/41b60133f

07/09/2026

Christmas Bay’s wetlands and wildlife need our help, but limited access has made conservation efforts challenging. With your support, we can provide Texas Game Wardens with an enclosed side-by-side to patrol remote marsh areas safely and effectively, helping to protect this vital ecosystem. 🚤🌿

Every contribution helps expand enforcement, deter illegal activity, and ensure emergency response when it’s needed most. Please consider donating or sharing this to help give wardens the access they need to make a real difference.

Thank you for supporting conservation and public safety at Christmas Bay!

**Help Protect Christmas Bay** Many remote marsh areas around Christmas … Jim Olive needs your support for Help Christmas Bay Foundation Make a Difference

07/07/2026

https://gofund.me/11b7338c9

**Help Protect Christmas Bay** Many remote marsh areas around Christmas … Jim Olive needs your support for Help Christmas Bay Foundation Make a Difference