Galveston Bay Foundation Secures 20 Acres Adjacent to Wildlife Refuge
- Mar 5
- 2 min read
CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS — Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) has acquired 20 acres of coastal habitat north of the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge. The property, known as Whimbrel Fields Preserve, connects directly to privately conserved lands and expands protected open space in the East Galveston Bay watershed.
Whimbrel Fields Preserve protects vital migratory corridors for waterfowl and shorebirds, including its namesake, the Hudsonian Whimbrel, while also supporting regional water quality and coastal resilience. The habitat will benefit native wildlife, particularly shorebirds that migrate long distances and depend on connected conservation corridors for critical stopover habitat.
The property is adjacent to the Oyster Bayou Conservation Easement, a 450-acre preserve protected by GBF in partnership with the landowner. Whimbrel Fields Preserve is also part of a broader network of conservation projects led by GBF and partners along FM 1985 in southern Chambers County.
“Any time we can connect conserved habitat, it’s a win for Galveston Bay,” said Bob Stokes, Galveston Bay Foundation President. “This property builds on partnership efforts that have protected thousands of acres within the East Bay watershed.”
The acquisition was made possible in part through funding from the Knobloch Family Foundation, Galveston Bay Estuary Program, and Gulf Partnership.
Whimbrel Fields Preserve adds to the more than 19,000 acres GBF has conserved across the Galveston Bay watershed. These coastal habitats support regional wildlife, protect water quality, and strengthen community resilience.
About Galveston Bay Foundation Founded in 1987, Galveston Bay Foundation is a nonprofit organization that preserves and protects Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come through programs in Advocacy, Habitat Restoration, Land Conservation, Water Protection, Education, and Research.
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