Commissioner Buckingham Announces the 2024 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encouraged all Texans to sign up for the Texas General Land Office's (GLO) 2024 Texas Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 20th at 23 locations across the Texas coast."The outpouring of support the GLO's Adopt-A-Beach program receives from Texans and people across the nation is truly inspiring," said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Results of Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the Galveston County Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Winners of the 2023 Oil Spill and Prevention and Response Act Award
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that International Shipbreaking Limited (ISL) and General Land Office (GLO) Geospatial Technology Services (GTS) are the winners of the 2023 Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act (OSPRA) Award.For 25 years, the OSPRA Award has been presented by the GLO Oil Spill Prevention and Response Program to recognize individuals and organizations for their contribution to keeping Texas coastal water clean and oil free. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Results of 2024 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island and the Coastal Bend
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that nearly 600 volunteers took part in the Texas General Land Office's 2024 Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island and the Coastal Bend this past Friday and Saturday. Read More
Vessel Turn-In Program Wraps Up in Port Isabel and South Padre Island
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the Port Isabel and South Padre Island (SPI) Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) that took place on January 18-20, 2024. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Funding for the Boggy Cut Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Stabilization Project
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the Boggy Cut Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) Stabilization project. The Texas Department of Transportation and Port of Bay City Authority played pivotal roles in securing this funding."Preserving our state’s vibrant coastline for the enjoyment of beachgoers and the safety of our unique wildlife is a significant responsibility the General Land Office prioritizes,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Texas Coastal Roundup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) invited families and the public to participate in the 2024 Texas Coastal Roundup. This free education and outreach event will provide Texans with an opportunity to learn more about how the GLO works with coastal organizations to safeguard and conserve the Texas coast. The Texas Coastal Roundup will take place at the Great Lawn at Waters Edge Park in Corpus Christi on June 1, 2024 from 10am to 4 pm. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces 28th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. announced that the GLO is currently accepting admissions for the 28th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. This contest is facilitated through the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program.The contest encourages all public, private, and homeschooled Texas students in kindergarten through sixth grade to send in their masterpieces. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Volunteers to Sign Up for the 2024 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups at South Padre Island and the Coastal Bend
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced registration is open for volunteers to sign up to participate in the Texas General Land Office's Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) program 2024 Winter Beach Cleanups at South Padre Island on Friday, February 2nd and the Coastal Bend on Saturday, February 3rd. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Brazoria County Residents to Participate in Vessel Turn-In Program
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. encourages Brazoria County residents to participate in the Brazoria County Vessel Turn-In Program that is occurring February 5-8, 2024 from 8 am to 5 pm. Read More