Galveston Bay Foundation Oyster Shell Recycling Program

Summary

Galveston Bay Foundation will use CMP Cycle 22 funds to further enhance the Volunteer Oyster Gardening program with a new citizen science component. Volunteers will be given the opportunity to help GBF test multiple oyster gardening methods to determine the most successful technique for Galveston Bay.  The program will be expanded to include 3-5 bayfront communities.  GBF will also expand shell recycling efforts to Galveston Island through a partnership with Texas A&M University - Galveston (TAMU-G) in an effort to collect larger quantities of oyster shells.  Additionally, GBF will create a Strategic Development Plan to develop a framework for a sustainable shell recycling program through cost-benefit analysis.