Galveston Bay Foundation

Galveston Bay Foundation We are a conservation nonprofit that has served as guardian of Galveston Bay since 1987.

A huge thank you to the team at Kuraray America, Inc. for joining us at our Sweetwater Preserve to help monitor our oyst...
06/17/2026

A huge thank you to the team at Kuraray America, Inc. for joining us at our Sweetwater Preserve to help monitor our oyster reef restoration project! Together, the team monitored six reef bags and counted 140 live oysters! 🦪 Totaling an impressive average of 23 oysters per bag!

Along the way, they helped identify an incredible variety of marine life calling the reef home, including stone crabs, pistol shrimp, barnacles, mussels, tunicates, polychaete worms, and naked gobies... way to go!

Thank you for bringing your enthusiasm, curiosity, and willingness to get your hands dirty in support of Galveston Bay. Every oyster counted helps us better understand and protect these important habitats for future generations. 🌊🦀

06/16/2026

♻️ Did you know The Gessner Center was built with the environment in mind?

Suzanne Simpson takes us behind the scenes to highlight some of the sustainable features that make this building as innovative as it is inspiring. 🌿

Check out the video to learn about how The Gessner Center is helping create a greener future for Galveston Bay, and keep an eye out for more staff-led tours and fun facts!

06/15/2026

Trash belongs in the bin, not the Bay. 🚯

It's , and we're highlighting one of the ways GBF is helping keep Galveston Bay clean! In case you missed it, two new litter booms were installed that capture floating trash before it can spread through local waterways!

Our Water Protection Manager, Natasha Zarnstorff, explains how this simple but effective tool helps protect wildlife, habitats, and the Bay we all love. Every piece of litter stopped is a step toward a cleaner future. 🌊💙

Huge thank you to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, Gulf of America Alliance Gulf Star Program, and our partner Osprey Initiative for helping bring this project to life!

Looking back at our amazing wetland connection education events from the spring! ☀️Each spring, Wetland Connections stud...
06/11/2026

Looking back at our amazing wetland connection education events from the spring! ☀️

Each spring, Wetland Connections students visit our Sweetwater Preserve in Galveston to immerse themselves in our native saltmarsh wetland ecosystem. Students test water quality, identify aquatic organisms, observe coastal bird species, and compare a variety of wetland plants. MIddle school students also test wave energy while high school students learn how to use GIS in the field.

This is all part of a year-long project where students learn more about the importance of wetlands to Galveston Bay, increase their scientific observation and data collection skills, and become better connected to our local wetlands.

Big thanks to our program funders: ScottsMiracle-Gro Restore America's Estuaries Texas Commission on Environmental Quality! We couldn't provide this program for free to our schools without your help!

⭐️ Applications for next year will open in August!

🗑️ Big news for Houston and the waterways that lead to ! 📣Two new litter booms are officially in place at Greens Bayou ...
06/10/2026

🗑️ Big news for Houston and the waterways that lead to ! 📣

Two new litter booms are officially in place at Greens Bayou and Kuhlman Gully, helping stop trash before it can make its way into Galveston Bay and the Gulf.

These passive trash traps are designed to capture bottles, packaging, and other debris while allowing water to continue flowing freely. By intercepting litter upstream, we're taking an important step toward cleaner waterways, healthier wildlife habitats, and a more resilient watershed.

This project has been years in the making and was made possible through support from NOAA Marine Debris, Gulf of America Alliance Gulf Star Program, and our partner Osprey Initiative .

We'll continue monitoring the booms and tracking the debris they collect to better understand how trash moves through Houston-area waterways and identify solutions to keep it out of our Bay.

Together, we're turning the tide on marine debris—one piece of trash at a time. 🌊♻️

Read our full press release here: https://www.galvbay.org/post/gbf-installs-trash-traps-in-houston-waterways

🏓 Serve, Spike & Help Save the Bay!Grab your paddle and join us for the 2nd Annual Galveston Bay Foundation Future Leade...
06/09/2026

🏓 Serve, Spike & Help Save the Bay!

Grab your paddle and join us for the 2nd Annual Galveston Bay Foundation Future Leaders Pickleball Tournament!

On Sunday, August 16, from 1–4 PM at Chicken N Pickle, players of all skill levels are invited to enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition while supporting the next generation of environmental leaders.

In partnership with Jack Johnson's All At Once, a social action network making positive change in local communities around the world, every team registration will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Johnson Ohana Foundation. All At Once promotes plastic-free initiatives, healthy watersheds, sustainable food systems, and more!

Whether you're playing to win or just playing for fun, every match helps support Galveston Bay Foundation's mission to preserve and protect Galveston Bay for generations to come.

Register your team here! https://pro.gofundme.com/event/future-leaders-pickleball-tournament-2026/e800833

🌿 Inspire the next generation of Galveston Bay advocates! 🌊Galveston Bay Foundation is hiring a part-time Environmental ...
06/08/2026

🌿 Inspire the next generation of Galveston Bay advocates! 🌊

Galveston Bay Foundation is hiring a part-time Environmental Educator for the 2026–2027 school year. Join our education team and help deliver engaging field trips and classroom programs to students across the Houston region. If you're passionate about environmental education and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you!

⏰ Applications close this Thursday, June 11.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/dTHrUcezZTkAspPB6

View the full job description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VTOX5GnVCyWMIjGMZ_A1BWO7fs1QQUvy/view?usp=sharing

🌊 Every drop tells a story.This , remember that all bodies of water are connected. From the creeks and streams in our H...
06/08/2026

🌊 Every drop tells a story.

This , remember that all bodies of water are connected. From the creeks and streams in our Houston communities to Galveston Bay and the ocean beyond. The choices we make on land can travel far downstream, making local conservation efforts more important than ever.

Protect local waters. Protect our Bay. Protect our ocean. 💙

06/05/2026

🎉 We're kicking off World Environment Day with our series all about The Gessner Center!

First up, GBF President Bob Stokes shares an inside look at our headquarters and what it means for the future of Galveston Bay. 🌊

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more videos featuring GBF staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and fun facts about The Gessner Center you won't want to miss!

🌊 From restoring vital wetlands and protecting wildlife habitat to educating the next generation of environmental stewar...
06/03/2026

🌊 From restoring vital wetlands and protecting wildlife habitat to educating the next generation of environmental stewards, every Galveston Bay Foundation program is powered by people who care about the future of our Bay.

As spring comes to an end and we look forward to summer, we invite you to be part of this important work. Your support helps ensure cleaner water, healthier ecosystems, and a stronger Galveston Bay for generations to come!

Donate today to help us continue protecting the Bay we all love. 💙
https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/771425/donate

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