OUR PROJECTS
Protecting the Places We Love
The Coastal Beach & Bay Foundation is focused on projects that protect, restore, and strengthen the natural resources and coastal environments of western Galveston Island.
Some projects address immediate needs. Others are investments in the long-term health and resilience of our coast. Together, they represent a commitment to leaving western Galveston Island stronger than we found it.
Building a Stronger Dune System
A Natural First Line of Defense
Our dunes are more than part of the landscape—they are one of our coastline’s most important natural defenses. Healthy, established dunes can help reduce the impacts of storm surge, wind, and coastal erosion while providing important habitat for wildlife.
The Foundation’s Dune Building & Restoration Project is focused on strengthening and expanding the dune system along western Galveston Island.
A significant grant opportunity could allow this work to move forward on a transformative scale. But securing that funding requires matching funds, making community support an essential part of turning this opportunity into reality.
By helping build and restore our dunes now, we can take meaningful action before the next major storm—not simply rebuild after it.
Your support can help provide the matching funds needed to make this project possible.
Canal & Marsh Restoration
Improving Access. Restoring Habitat.
The Foundation is pursuing an opportunity to participate in a Marsh Restoration Project with Galveston Island State Park. The proposed project would use dredged material from the Lake Como Entrance Channel to create additional marshland within the adjacent State Park.
This project has the potential to accomplish two important goals at once: improving access into and out of Lake Como, where shallow-water conditions currently make navigation difficult, while putting dredged material to beneficial use by creating additional marsh habitat.
The Foundation also seeks to raise funds for dredging that would improve access to the water channels serving the Pirates Cove and Lafitte’s Cove communities.
By improving our waterways while restoring valuable coastal habitat, these efforts can help strengthen both the environmental health and recreational value of western Galveston Island.
Your support can help improve access to our waterways while restoring valuable coastal habitat for years to come.
More Ways We’re Working for the Coast
Our work extends beyond our current priority projects.
We remain committed to identifying opportunities that protect the natural resources, wildlife, waterways, and coastal character of western Galveston Island.
Beach & Shoreline Restoration
Protecting and restoring the beaches and shoreline that define our coast.
Wildlife & Habitat Protection
Supporting the natural habitats and wildlife that make western Galveston Island unique.
Water Quality & Coastal Health
Supporting efforts that contribute to healthier bays, waterways, and coastal ecosystems.
Public Access & Recreation
Preserving opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the coast.
Coastal Resilience
Supporting projects that help our coastline better withstand storms, erosion, and changing conditions.
Help Us Protect What Matters
The future of western Galveston Island depends on all of us.
Your support helps turn important coastal projects into meaningful action—from strengthening our dunes to improving our waterways and protecting the natural places that make this community special.
A registered 501©3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductive to the extent permitted by law.