State of the Bay Symposium hosted by Galveston Bay Estuary Program
Date/Time
2/24/2026 - 2/25/2026
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central
Event Description
The Galveston Bay Estuary Program is excited to host the 12th State of the Bay Symposium on February 24-25, 2026, at the Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center. This event provides an opportunity to bring together partners to exchange ideas, share updates, and highlight the impactful work underway throughout the region. We are eager to have two days of meaningful discussion, learning, and collaboration focused on preserving Galveston Bay.
Welcome addresses will be provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Division Director, Troy Hill, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Commissioner Catarina Gonzalez, the City of Galveston Mayor Craig Brown, and Galveston Bay Foundation President, Bob Stokes. Plenary sessions will include a panel discussion on water rights featuring representatives from the National Wildlife Federation, Texas Water Trade, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Tributary Consulting, along with a presentation by Dr. Paul Montagna from the Harte Research Institute, offering valuable perspectives on Changes in Texas Bays. We are also thrilled to welcome our luncheon speakers, Marcus Eriksen of 5 Gyres and Matt Aeberhard of Birds of America. In addition to our program, the symposium will include an evening reception on February 24th, which will feature local artwork followed by a moth survey night experience hosted by the Exploration Green Conservancy.
Registration, Hotel Information, and a Tentative agenda are all available online.
We are excited to gather with our partners and stakeholders and making this year’s symposium both informative and memorable.
Welcome addresses will be provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Division Director, Troy Hill, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Commissioner Catarina Gonzalez, the City of Galveston Mayor Craig Brown, and Galveston Bay Foundation President, Bob Stokes. Plenary sessions will include a panel discussion on water rights featuring representatives from the National Wildlife Federation, Texas Water Trade, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Tributary Consulting, along with a presentation by Dr. Paul Montagna from the Harte Research Institute, offering valuable perspectives on Changes in Texas Bays. We are also thrilled to welcome our luncheon speakers, Marcus Eriksen of 5 Gyres and Matt Aeberhard of Birds of America. In addition to our program, the symposium will include an evening reception on February 24th, which will feature local artwork followed by a moth survey night experience hosted by the Exploration Green Conservancy.
Registration, Hotel Information, and a Tentative agenda are all available online.
We are excited to gather with our partners and stakeholders and making this year’s symposium both informative and memorable.
Location
Setting: In-Person
Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center
7 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77554
UNITED STATES
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Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center
7 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77554
UNITED STATES
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State of the Bay Symposium