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Coastal Issues Forum

“Saving a Thousand Cold Stunned Sea Turtles”Monday, September 13th @ 6 p.m.via CBBF Facebook page WHAT: Saving a Thousand Cold Stunned Sea TurtlesWHEN: Monday, September 13th at 6 pmWHERE: Coastal Bend Bays Foundation Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/coastalbendbaysfoundation ​​ The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation will kick off their monthly Coastal Issues Forum with a free interactive virtual meeting […]

Coastal Issues Forum

Please join us as we host the Coastal Issues Forum: Monday, September 12, 2016  at 5:30 p.m. Del Mar Center for Economic Development 3209 S. Staples St Corpus Christi, Texas   “Not all Vibrio are virulent – knowing the difference can prevent illness and optimize resource management” Please join us September 12th at 5:30 p.m. for […]

Earth Day – Bay Day 2016

17th Annual Earth Day-Bay Day Event Held Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Heritage Park, Corpus Christi, Texas FREE Family Fun!  We’ve helped educate thousands on the importance of environmental stewardship and appreciation for our precious Coastal Bend natural resources – all while having loads of fun! Mayor Nelda Martinez, Honorary Chairperson of Earth Day Bay Day […]

Earth Day Bay Day 2016

Come out and join us at the FREE fun family event! Earth Day Bay Day  April 9, 2016 10 am – 5 pm Heritage Park 1581 N. Chapparal,  Corpus Christi, TX. For more info click here: https://www.baysfoundation.org/events/edbd/

March Coastal Issues Forum

Please join us as we host the March Coastal Issues Forum: Monday, March 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Solomon P. Ortiz Center 402 Harbor Dr, Corpus Christi, Texas “Corpus Christi Industrial Seawater Desalination Project” Frank Brogan, Registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor Bob Paulison, Executive Director of Port of Industries of Corpus Christi Mr. Frank Brogan and […]

Coastal Issues Forum Janurary Presentation

As you may know this year we started off the Coastal Issues Forum With a “State of the Port of Corpus Christi” presentation given by the Executive Director of the Port of Corpus Christi. If you did not have the pleasure of joining us to hear the presentation Mr. LaRue gave at January Coastal Issues […]

New Executive Director

Our New Executive Director Uma Venkat Uma Venkat is the Executive Director at the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation. Mrs. Venkat has significant experience in managing non-profit organizations and substantial involvement in community outreach and service. Mrs. Venkat has encompassing education background in administration, management and leadership, with a Bachelor in Organizational Leadership Studies and Diploma […]

The Sustainability Revolution

The Bays Foundation’s featured speaker at the July 8 Coastal Issues Forum was Matthias Pastl, Head of Corporate Communications & PR, voestalpine Texas LLC.  The title of Matt’s presentation was, “Welcome to iron making of the 21st century – Learn more about voestalpine’s environmental stewardship and the green direct reduction plant.” According to Matt, it […]

May 2013: Mustang Island Geohazards Project by Dr. Jim Gibeaut

    At this CIF we discussed the North Padre and Mustang Island Geohazards Project, presented by Dr. Jim Gibeaut, PhD., Endowed Chair for Geospatial Sciences at the Harte Research Institute. The forum will be held at Del Mar College Center for Economic Development. Light snacks and refreshments provided.   Topic: Mustang Island Geohazards Project, […]

April 2013: Wildlife Diversity & Non-game Wildlife

    At April’s Coastal Issues Forum we discussed Wildlife Diversity & Non-game Wildlife. This topic will was presented by Mr. John Davis, Wildlife Diversity Program Director for Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Ms. Evelyn Merz, Conservation Chair of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. See a copy of Ms. Merz’s presentation below […]