Galveston Bay Foundation

This July, join us in committing to one less plastic!  We're encouraging you to swap out one single-use plastic item (like a water bottle or grocery bag) for something reusable.  Did you know these bites were most likely made by turtles? 🐢 Join us in making a small, simple change that will move us toward a more sustainable future and a healthier Bay for all. 🌊 On July 27, we’ll also be teaming up with Greens Bayou Coalition and other Houston-area organizations to host a community cleanup at two sites - Brock Adventure Park and Brock Park Baseball Field.  Register for the cleanup at https://lnkd.in/gxW2jq7U then #PledgeOneLessPlastic at https://lnkd.in/gEhVJc-K #Sustainability #ProtectTheBay

We welcomed 18 new citizen scientists to our Dolphin Research Team! This dedicated group completed a 2-day training workshop to prepare them to volunteer at our Dolphin Research and Outreach Station at Seawolf Park in Galveston. They will collect dolphin observation data from land and engage with park visitors to educate them about the effects of fishing debris on wildlife.    This initiative is a part of the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program - a partnership between Galvetson Bay Foundation and the University of Houston-Clear Lake-EIH. Thank you to the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees and Gulf of Mexico Alliance for their support!

Join us on Saturday, October 19th - Sunday, October 20th for our Annual Bike Around the Bay event, presented by LyondellBasell! 🚲 Learn more about our ride options and the entire event in the details section of the event below. Come pedal for preservation and help us protect Galveston Bay!

This past Saturday, the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program hosted a successful Field Assistant Volunteer Workshop. We're excited to welcome 11 new citizen scientists who will be helping to collect data on bottlenose dolphins during boat-based surveys in Galveston Bay! Welcome to the team! 👋   If you are interested in helping with our dolphin research, consider joining us this weekend for our Seawolf Dolphin Station training workshop. There are still a few spots left! The deadline to register is this Wednesday, 6/19 at 5 pm.    Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g6WkJzAW    The GDRP is a partnership between the Galveston Bay Foundation and the EIH-UHCL – together we study the ecology, behavior, and health of Galveston Bay dolphins.

We're excited to be hiring for two roles here at Galveston Bay Foundation. We're seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer and an Office Administrator to join our team. Both roles will remain open until filled. 💻 Learn more about each position and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g7JsipYh

“The Bay is a fundamental part in the functionality of Texas’ ecosystem. Because of its’ beauty, we want to preserve it as much as we can. We want to be cautious with what we do with our trash/pollution and be as environmentally friendly as possible” – Participating Student 🌊 This is just one reflection from a student participating in our educational field programs. We’ve reached over 830 students participating in either our Students in Action or Field Experience programs this year, where students learn more about the Bay ecosystem via hands-on explorations, such as testing water quality, catching aquatic life, birding, and more! The Students in Action also added a service-learning component to their day, assisting with trash cleanups, nurdle collection, or oyster reef monitoring. We’ve loved having these experiences with students across the region. Thank you to our sponsors for providing full or partial program scholarships to public schools this spring! We couldn’t reach as many students without your help! Pasadena Independent School District Dickinson ISD Clear Creek ISD Goose Creek CISD NORMANGEE ISD Galveston ISD The Kinkaid School Allen Academy Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart CHANNELVIEW ISD Alief ISD Royal ISD Humble ISD YES Prep Public Schools FRIENDSWOOD ISD Zinn Petroleum Company Accenture

As the hurricane season approaches Reliant Energy would like to remind you to bring loose, lightweight objects inside that could become projectiles in high winds (e.g., patio furniture, garbage cans); anchor objects that would be unsafe to bring inside (e.g., propane tanks); and take some time to trim or remove trees close enough to fall on the building. ⚡ 🌳 With the larger impact of climate change being felt more and more each year, you can help offset your carbon emissions by signing up for the Reliant EcoShare (SM) program! Not only that, but in partnership with EarthShare Texas, you’ll also be supporting more than 30 local environmental organizations for a Texas-sized impact! ⭐ Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g3SQC-Zp

Last call for educators to join us this summer for our professional development opportunities. ✏ TODAY is the deadline to register! We are almost full in all workshops. https://lnkd.in/dTyejQ9b Join us from June 11th – June 20th, 2024 for various 1st-12th grade sessions all held at our Trinity Bay Discovery Center in Beach City. ⭐ Still plenty of room: SEPs in the Elementary Classroom (1-5th grade) ⭐ Almost full: Bay Aquatic Ecosystems for Elementary (2-5th grade) Bay Aquatic Ecosystems for Honors Classes (6-12th grade) Watershed Health (7-12th grade) These opportunities provide six CPE hours and possible GT credit while equipping educators like you with valuable knowledge and resources to incorporate environmental education into your curriculum effectively.

We’ve had an amazing time with our Wetland Connections students this school year! 🌾 🌊 Over 1,500 middle and high school students across the Houston region grew smooth cordgrass on their campuses, identified the types and importance of wetlands in our region, examined organisms that call the wetlands home, became environmental engineers, learned how to use scientific equipment, discovered careers in environmental science, explored our Sweetwater Preserve in Galveston, and made lasting connections with the local ecosystem. Many thanks to our amazing partner teachers and schools, our wonderful education team, and our funders who allow us to provide program scholarships to our public schools! The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Restore America's Estuaries Drax Group Foundation Accenture Deer Park ISD Pasadena Independent School District Texas City ISD Dickinson ISD Huffman ISD Clear Creek ISD Goose Creek CISD St. John's School Bay Area Christian School The Emery/Weiner School

Bob Stokes and Suzanne Simpson represented Galveston Bay Foundation at the National Blue Carbon Working Group Meeting in Washington, DC this week. Thanks to Restore America's Estuaries and Pew Charitable Trusts for leading a thoughtful discussion about our coast!