Galveston Bay Research: How Data Informs Action

On  Saturday, September 21, HARC research scientists, Dr. Ryan Bare and Dr. Erin Kinney hosted a webinar series on Galveston Bay. Conversation began with a primer on the overall health of the state’s largest estuary and then provided a deeper dive into the data behind the science.

Please click here to view a recording of the webinar.

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How does the overall health of Galveston Bay impact communities in our region? How can residents help protect this valuable natural resource?

The larger Galveston Bay watershed begins at the Trinity River’s headwaters and extends south from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to Galveston Bay. Half of all Texas residents live in the Galveston Bay watershed. Activities that occur in the upper watershed can impact downstream waterways and the Bay.

Science-based analyses for resource planning are vital to conserve and manage Galveston Bay. Learn how HARC’s team of water experts provides resources on waterway health through a holistic watershed approach.

Key learning objectives

• Discuss findings of the most recent Galveston Bay Report Card, understand the process and metrics, and learn how you can help to improve the bay’s overall health.
• Learn how science can inform actions to help sustainably manage Galveston Bay.
• Explore how the region’s waterways are connected to the Bay, and how our actions influence the quality of water that flows to the Bay.