How GBEP Backs the Bay

Our community Backs the Bay through a variety of ways from public events to onsite projects with our partners and stakeholders. See what’s going on around the Bay.

Featured Project

Breakwater on Galveston Bay. Photo courtesy of the Galveston Bay Foundation

The Effect of Erosion Control Structures on Shoreline Marsh Species

Salt marsh restoration protects shorelines from storm surges and erosion, improves water quality, and provides critical nursery habitat and trophic support for commercially and recreationally important fishery species. Efforts to restore

Bay Happenings

Come visit with GBEP staff and partners at one of these upcoming events.

GBEP Programs and Events

Bay Ambassador Programs and Events

Bird Walk at E.R. and Ann Taylor Park
September 16 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
From Grey to Green: Building Resilient Communities with Green Infrastructure
October 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Bolivar Flats Beach Cleanup
September 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Houston Bird Week Kickoff Party
September 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Birds of Moody Gardens Bird Walk
September 22 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Woodland Park Cleanup
September 22 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Squawk Walk
September 28 @ 7:30 am – 10:30 am

Are you looking for resources, activities, programs, or a place to explore Galveston Bay on your own? Find this and more on our Bay Ambassadors page.

Bring Back the Bay to your meeting or event

Are you hosting a meeting or event where you would like more information or a presentation about Back the Bay and its partners? Contact the Galveston Bay Estuary Program for more information.