About | Galvaston Bay

Our Mission

We protect this vital natural resource we’re all connected to.

Over 35 Years of Conservation

Galveston Bay Foundation is a conservation nonprofit that has served as guardian of Galveston Bay since 1987. Our mission is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. We work to facilitate a true cross-section of Bay interests through creative, inclusive and forward-thinking solutions to the challenges confronting Galveston Bay.

Through actions and partnerships and a commitment to sound science and research, we have five main program areas in which we work on behalf of the Bay. They are education, habitat restoration, water protection, land conservation, and advocacy. Each program area is broad and deep, offering a range of solutions and opportunities to preserve the Bay for generations to come.

We envision a future Galveston Bay that is brimming with vitality, connected to people, and contributing to the community in every possible way.

A Healthy Bay for All

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Galveston Bay Foundation is committed to celebrating diversity and promoting an inclusive environment that ensures our full community experiences the benefits of a healthy and productive bay. We respect and value the differences of people within the Galveston Bay community, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious or ethical values, physical ability backgrounds, and socioeconomic status. These principals will be incorporated into our program strategies, communications, and partnerships. It is key that our staff, board, volunteers, supporters, and programs are inclusive and reflective of the people of Texas and our Galveston Bay region. These efforts will make Galveston Bay Foundation stronger and more resilient and truly able to serve Galveston Bay for generations to come.

Houston

Oyster & SeaFest

Join Us for Galveston Bay Foundation’s Annual Houston Oyster & Seafest on April 11th.

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Partnerships and Affiliations

Galveston Bay Foundation often partners with nonprofits at the national, state and local levels who share the same conservation values. Collectively, we reach more people to promote a healthier environment.

Restore
America’s Estuaries

Galveston Bay Foundation is a proud member of Restore America’s Estuaries. Working closely with government, business, volunteer, and conservation organizations, Restore America’s Estuaries has become a national force in the conservation of estuarine and coastal habitat.

For more information,
please visit estuaries.org.

EarthShare
of Texas

Galveston Bay Foundation partners with EarthShare of Texas to let city, state, federal, and corporate employees support environmental groups through workplace giving. If your employer participates, please consider Galveston Bay Foundation in your giving decisions!

For more information,
please visit earthshare.org.

Land Trust
Alliance

Galveston Bay Foundation is a member of the Land Trust Alliance, a national group that helps save places people love by strengthening conservation. It advances conservation by advocating favorable tax policies, training land trusts, and ensuring lasting protection despite ongoing threats.

For more information,
please visit landtrustalliance.org.

Texas Living
Waters Project

Galveston Bay Foundation is a member of the Texas Living Waters Project, a collaboration of conservation groups working to transform water management to ensure enough for wildlife, our economy, and future generations. Through this partnership, we advocate for balanced, science-based approaches to managing limited freshwater supplies.

For more information,please
visit texaslivingwaters.org

A Better Bay Starts Here.

Through our six core programs: Education, Habitat Restoration, Land Conservation, Water Protection, Research, and Advocacy, we drive lasting impacts for our Bay and the environment.