Guardians Of The Texas Coast
In Texas, large areas of natural lands are privately owned by working ranchers, farmers, and conservation organizations. These lands support ranching, fisheries, migratory birds, and, in some cases, the families that have owned them for generations. The benefits to society that these natural lands provide often go unnoticed until they are lost to development.
This is why landowners are the key to conservation in Texas. Without their protection, there would be few natural areas left in the state. These undeveloped lands on the coast protect us from devastating storm surges, lessen the effects of climate change through the absorption and storage of carbon by plants, and provide vital habitat to the wildlife that we love. Because of this, landowners are the guardians of the Texas coast.
Participating landowners are required to maintain the lands in a natural state for 10 years from the date of grant funding and there is no requirement for additionality, which means that natural lands that are already storing carbon, as well as newly restored lands, are eligible for this program.
This is why landowners are the key to conservation in Texas. Without their protection, there would be few natural areas left in the state. These undeveloped lands on the coast protect us from devastating storm surges, lessen the effects of climate change through the absorption and storage of carbon by plants, and provide vital habitat to the wildlife that we love. Because of this, landowners are the guardians of the Texas coast.
Participating landowners are required to maintain the lands in a natural state for 10 years from the date of grant funding and there is no requirement for additionality, which means that natural lands that are already storing carbon, as well as newly restored lands, are eligible for this program.
Featured Landowner
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The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1987. Their mission is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. The GBF manages over 7000 acres of coastal ecosystems, including fresh, brackish and salt marsh, as well as coastal prairie, through ownership and easements. They are our first landowner participant, and we are proud to partner with them on the launch of this endeavor.
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