Welcome to the Galveston Bay Estuary Program
Preserving Galveston Bay for generations to come
Our purpose is to provide comprehensive ecosystem management through collaborative
partnerships and to ensure preservation of Galveston Bay’s multiple uses.
Sylvan Rodriguez Park Habitat Restoration Project
The Sylvan Rodriguez Habitat Restoration Project focused on the restoration of a 23-acre section of forested and riparian buffer habitat within Sylvan Rodriguez Park. The restoration project included the removal of invasive woody species and the establishment of 1,407 native trees and shrubs. The community was actively engaged in the restoration process to educate on the importance of native habitats and to increase community acceptance of natural areas. Monthly volunteer workdays were hosted by HPARD at the site and one community volunteer event also took place during the grant period. To increase visitor access to the natural area and create environmental education opportunities, six interpretive signs and a 450-foot boardwalk were installed.
GBEP Equity Strategy
The Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP) is excited to announce that its Equity Strategy has been approved by the EPA. GBEP staff are looking forward to working with an Equity Consultant and our stakeholders to implement the plan. The plan is available for review via the following link: GBEP Equity Strategy .
Galveston Bay Estuary Resilience Action Plan
The Estuary Resilience Action Plan ( ERAP ) was created to identify potential stressors to Galveston Bay, what the probabilities and consequences of those stressors could be, and how those stressors could impact the implementation of the Galveston Bay Plan and influence future Plan updates. Input was received from a workgroup of state and federal agencies, universities, and non-profit organizations; all with specific expertise in fields relating to coastal resilience. The Houston Advanced Research Center managed the project and produced the ERAP, which was approved by the EPA in February 2024.
Upcoming
03
AprBudget and Priorities Subcommittee Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
17
AprGalveston Bay Council meeting
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1660 West Bay Area Blvd.
05
JunPublic Participation and Education Subcommittee Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
17041 El Camino Real, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77508