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
Save the Date: Sign Up for the 2023 Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups
AUSTIN—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) Winter Cleanups on Friday, February 3rd at South Padre Island and Saturday, February 4th at five locations across the Coastal Bend Area. “The responsible stewardship of Texas’ land is one of GLO’s top priorities, and the Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanups provide us with an excellent opportunity to care for our coastline,” said Commissioner Buckingham. Read More
27th Annual “Treasures of the Texas Coast” Children’s Art Contest
AUSTIN—Today, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. kicked off the 27th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest, which is facilitated through the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Program. All Texas students, public, private, and homeschooled, in kindergarten through sixth grade are encouraged to send in their masterpieces. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and should depict why the Texas coast is important or special to the student. Read More
Four-Day Derelict Vessel Turn-In Event: Brazoria County
BRAZORIA 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), Brazoria County, and the Brazoria County Fire Fighters Association to provide the residents of Brazoria County with a free event to dispose of inoperable vessels. The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) will take place February 6-9 from 8 am to 5 pm. Read More
GLO AND USACE GRANT 30-DAY EXTENSION OF COASTAL TEXAS STUDY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have extended the public comment period for the Coastal Texas Study by an additional 30 days to allow public stakeholders and the local community more time to comment on the Draft Report. The Coastal Texas Study Draft Report was initially released on Oct. 30, 2020, and was open for a 45-day public review and comment period ending on Dec.14, 2020. The new end date for the comment period will be Jan. Read More
UPCOMING VESSEL TURN-IN PROGRAM IN GALVESTON COUNTY
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is partnering with Galveston County and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) to offer community members the opportunity to remove inoperable and derelict vessels through the “Vessel Turn-In Program.”Designed to provide owners with a voluntary method of disposal, interested boat owners are encouraged to participate if the vessel is less than 26 feet long, with longer boats being accepted on a case by case basis. The vessel may be delivered to the drop off point upon approved for disposal. Read More