Thu, Jul 30
|Kuhlman Gully
2026 Plastic Free July Summer Cleanups: July 16 & 30
During Plastic Free July, Galveston Bay Foundation is joining communities across the Gulf Coast through the Trash Free Gulf campaign, a regional initiative that empowers people to take action against litter and marine debris before it reaches our waterways.
Time & Location
Jul 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Kuhlman Gully, Kuhlman Gully, Houston, TX 77023, USA
About the event
What we throw away doesn’t go away
Even the smallest pieces of trash can have a ripple effect on marine life, communities, and future generations. As the second most productive estuary in the United States, Galveston Bay supports both wildlife and the people who depend on it.
To help stop trash before it gets into the Bay, Galveston Bay Foundation is installing trash traps at three inland bayou sites.
International soccer games being hosted in Houston this summer may impact the trash that enter our bayous.
That is why we are hosting two cleanups and accompanying surveys on July 16th & 30th as a part of the regional Trash Free Gulf initiative during Plastic Free July.
We hope you will join us in cleaning up and monitoring trash levels to measure the impact.
As a community cleanup volunteer, you and your team will:
Use gloves, trash grabbers, buckets, and bags to collect and remove litter from the shoreline
Participate in a litter audit
Work in tandem at a site where we are conducting a Marine Debris Survey, helping remove debris after the survey has been completed in random transects
If you encounter them, help remove small plastic pellets called nurdles, which are especially common near the check-in area
No experience is necessary. We will show you what to do.
Restrooms are available nearby at the park. Be prepared to stand and walk for over an hour. Come prepared with a reusable water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing.
NOTE: All minors must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian or approved chaperone over the age of 18. Parents or guardians must register and complete a waiver for participants under age 18.
By removing marine debris from the shoreline, you help protect wildlife, improve water quality, and keep Galveston Bay healthier for people and nature.
Why This Work Matters
Debris poses a serious threat to this ecosystem. Trash that enters the Bay can:
Entangle or be ingested by wildlife
Damage fragile coastal habitats
Block oxygen from reaching the water
Release harmful chemicals that impact animals and people
Visit onelessstraw.org ↗ to make your pledge to use less plastic this July.
Details
16 and older
Team Size: 2 - 5 members per team
Is Family Friendly
Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The Water Team will contact you in the event of inclement or severe weather.
Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Closed-toe shoes required.
Bring a refillable water bottle.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Sun protection (hat, sunglasses) recommended.
Be prepared for uneven, unpaved ground.
Location
6200 Wheeler St
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4aAGCFawsJnP3ZYm9
Houston, TX 77023