Welcome to Galveston Bay Foundation
The Galveston Bay Foundation was founded in 1987 as a nonprofit organization to preserve, protect and enhance Galveston Bay -- one of the world's most productive estuaries. Its balanced programs in advocacy, conservation, education, and research strive to ensure that Galveston Bay remains a beautiful and productive place for generations to come.
Recently Awarded Coveted 4 Star Award for Fiscal Management by Charity Navigator!
Recent News
Registration for LyondellBasell Bike Around the Bay now Open!
Join us for another great Bike around the Bay on October 10-11, 2009. For more details on registration, please click here.
Marsh Mania Featured on Channel 39's Going Green with Yolanda Green
GBF recently had the opportunity to meet with Yolanda Green of Channel 39 (WIAH)'s "Going Green" to discuss our annual Marsh Mania event. The program aired on June 13 and 14 and can be viewed online by clicking here.
250 Volunteers Take Part in Marsh Mania 2009
On April 25 and May 30, 2009, two-hundred and fifty volunteers helped restore seven acres of marsh and sea grass around Galveston Bay as well as helping clean up debris left by Hurricane Ike. Volunteers participated in this important work effort and learned about our important ecosystem then were treated to t-shirts, door prizes, and lunch!
Bay Day 2009 A Great Success!
Bay Day 2009 was held on May 16, 2009 at the Kemah Boardwalk. Festival participants enjoyed Bay cruises, live animal exhibits, interactive booths, and performances by Billy B, Bill Oliver, and Calliope Puppets. Please visit the festival webpage to learn more!
Get Hip to Habitat Featured on Channel 2 - Part II
GBF's education program, "Get Hip to Habitat" was recently featured on Channel 2 - again! Last fall the first stage of the program, transplanting the spartina, was aired on KPRC's Going Green. In mid May, KPRC filmed the culmination of the project at
150 Volunteers Clean Up Sims Bayou!
On the morning of Saturday, March 28, 150 volunteers of all ages helped clean the banks of Sims Bayou. The dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers gathered over a ton of trash! Following the clean-up, volunteers gathered at Glenbrook Park for lunch, door prizes, and live entertainment by the Big Lizard Boys. Please visit the Trash Bash webpage to learn more about the event or click here to watch the Trash Bash preview featured on Channel 2.
GBF Testifies Before House Select Committee on Hurricane Ike Storm Devastation
On January 7, GBF President Bob Stokes testified in Galveston in front of the Texas House Select Committee on Hurricane Ike Storm Devastation. The subject of this testimony was "Hurricane Ike Impacts to the Natural Resources of the Galveston Bay Estuary." To see a copy of the written testimony submitted for this effort, please click here.
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