Texas GLO Celebrates Completion of the Lauderdale Boat Ramp and Dock Project on Bolivar Peninsula
Today members of Commissioner Dawn Buckingham's Texas General Land Office (GLO) Disaster Recovery team joined Galveston County leaders in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Lauderdale Boat Ramp and Dock Project. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Record-Breaking Vessel Turn-In Program in Orange County
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the results of the Orange County Vessel Turn-In program (VTIP) that took place on April 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Results of the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that more than 4,500 volunteers participated along with her during the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup this past Saturday. During the one-day event, a total of 73,032 pounds of trash was removed from 22 unique sites that stretched all the way from Port Arthur to South Padre. “One of our greatest responsibilities is the stewardship of our coastal lands and the habitats and ecosystems they support, said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Winner of the 27th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced Lydia Ireland of San Antonio as the grand prize winner of the 27th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. Lydia is a 6th grade student at Dr. John M. Folks Middle School. Read More
Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event: Harris County
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Harris County Precinct Two, Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to provide the residents of Harris County with a free event to dispose of inoperable vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) will take place May 30 to June 3 from 8 am to 4 pm.During the five-day turn-in event, residents may bring their derelict or inoperable boats to the designated drop-off location to be verified by the GLO and TPWD for eligibility. Read More
Texas General Land Office Awards $6 Million for Projects Across Seven Coastal Counties
TEXAS — Commissioner Buckingham, M.D. is excited to announce that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has awarded $6 million for projects across seven coastal counties through its Coastal Management Program (CMP) Grant Cycle 28. “As a Texan who grew up near the coast and lived in Galveston for more than a decade —preserving our state’s precious shorelines and their communities is a top priority of mine,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
REMINDER: Sign Up to Participate in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup
Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham M.D. encouraged all friends of Texas beaches to join her and participate in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 22nd. The cleanup will span 25 locations across the Texas coast, from Port Arthur to Boca Chica.“As a community, I hope we can all take pride and ownership of our beautiful Texas coast, and always remember, don’t mess with Texas beaches,” said Commissioner Buckingham in a video to help inspire volunteers to sign up and give back to our coastal communities. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event: Orange County
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Orange County to provide the residents of Orange County with a free event to dispose of inoperable vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) will take place April 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, and 29 from 10 am to 6 pm. During the multi-day turn-in event, residents may bring their derelict or inoperable boats to the designated drop-off location to be verified by the GLO and TPWD for eligibility. Read More
Save the date: Sign Up for the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Coastwide Spring Cleanup
Today, Texas General Land Office (GLO) Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. reminds all interested volunteers to sign up for the 2023 Texas Adopt-A-Beach (AAB) Coastwide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 22nd at 23 locations across the Texas coast, from Port Arthur to Boca Chica Beach. “The stewardship of Texas beaches and our coastal communities is a responsibility I cherish and a duty many Texans feel called to fulfill,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
Commissioner Buckingham Announces the Results of the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced that over 400 volunteers participated in the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups and removed of total of 12,922 pounds of trash from seven sites during the two-day event on South Padre and across the Coastal Bend. “It is truly inspiring to see hundreds of volunteers take time out of their weekend to help give back to Texas beaches,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Preserving our state’s coastline for future generations of Texans and their families to enjoy is paramount. Read More