Welcome to the Galveston Bay Estuary Program

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.

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 .

The Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP) is updating its Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) ( the Galveston Bay Plan, 2nd Edition ). Input from stakeholders is critical to the success of the Galveston Bay Plan. Since the publication of the Galveston Bay Plan, 2nd Edition, (the Plan), GBEP has developed the Galveston Bay Estuary Resilience Action Plan ( ERAP ) and the GBEP Equity Strategy . Goals and findings from these documents need to be integrated into the Plan.

Before doing so, we would like to receive input about the current CCMP and any changes or updates the public would like to suggest making the CCMP more responsive and inclusive of the basin’s needs. Please visit the GBEP CCMP page for additional information and access to the feedback form.