Gulf Coast Protection District

GCPD Board of Directors approved a resolution at today's Board Meeting reaffirming the District’s commitment to navigation safety, industry coordination, and broad stakeholder engagement in the design and implementation of The Gate. Read More about our commitment to working with maritime partners as we progress the design of #CoastalTexasProject: gcpdtexas.com/newsroom/

We had to reschedule our Board Meeting for the month of March. It is TODAY at 10AM CT. Join us in person at 1150 Gemini in the cafeteria. Or watch us live online at youtu.be/Kr3g0k39CWs

GCPD attended today’s State of the Cities event hosted by the @LaPorteChamber where local leaders shared a strong, unified focus on coastal resilience and long-term community investment. From City of Morgan's Point, Texas: Mayor Tim Harris reminded us we’ve “gotta be ready for storms that impact us” and reinforced that coastal resilience planning remains a top priority moving forward. At City Of La Porte: Mayor Rick Helton highlighted their continued commitment to the community, with a focus on enhancing quality of life for generations to come. These conversations underscore the importance of the Coastal Texas Project—a transformational effort to reduce storm surge risk and protect communities, industry, and environment across the Texas coast. #coastaltexasproject

Got 60 seconds? Here's the latest happening with Coastal Texas Project. ✅Federal Funding ✅Engineering Design for The Gate and Beaches & Dunes

We had to reschedule our Board Meeting for the month of March. It will be this Friday, March 20 at 10AM CT. Join us in person at 1150 Gemini in the cafeteria. Or watch us live online at youtu.be/Kr3g0k39CWs

Had a great time attending the @PortBureau Commerce Club Luncheon on March 12! The panel of cybersecurity experts offered valuable insights on emerging cyber threats, protecting port and maritime infrastructure, and navigating new U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations. A truly impactful discussion for our region’s future.

Thank you for your leadership and dedication to protecting Texas's Gulf Coast from storm surge. Read More about our Executive Director @Coalterbaker45 : gcpdtexas.com/about-us/our-s…

Join us in person or watch live online: gcpdtexas.com/public-meeting…

The Cost of Inaction Is Far Greater Than the Cost of Protection. Sharon Hulgan of Dow Houston Operations @DowNewsroom cares deeply about protecting our region—and the jobs, families, and industries that fuel it. Hear why supporting GCPD matters for our future 👇 gcpdtexas.com/newsroom/video…

🎉 Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🎊 Today, we celebrate our incredible team! Your hard work, creativity, and dedication make all the difference. Thank you for bringing your best selves every day. 🌟 #EmployeeAppreciationDay #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Sharon Hulgan of Dow Houston Operations @DowNewsroom cares deeply about protecting our region—and the jobs, families, and industries that fuel it. Hear why supporting GCPD matters for our future 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=NND36U…

Join us in person or watch live online: gcpdtexas.com/public-meeting…

We were proud to attend today’s luncheon, where @HouWilderness convened a Regional Ports table bringing together leaders from ports and coastal agencies across our region. The event honored the incredible work of landscape architects who have championed native vegetation and strengthened our natural environment for more than 40 years.

#DidYouKnow? The Houston-Galveston region is a major economic artery for United States supply chain and global logistics. ✅@Port_Houston: largest port for total foreign waterborne tonnage and the 5th‑largest container port in the U.S. ✅Port of Texas City: 14th‑leading port in the nation by total tonnage driven by petroleum and petrochemical industry. ✅Port of Galveston: 4th-busiest cruise home port in the U.S., serving more than 1.5 million cruise passengers annually. ✅Texas International Terminals: Significant gateway for ethanol, fertilizer, and soda ash used across U.S. agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing. ✅TGS Cedar Port Industrial Park: The largest master‑planned industrial park (rail‑and‑barge) park in the United States.

@FOX26Houston: "Last night, President Donald Trump promised to speed up the permit process for the Coastal Texas Project."

We joined @GHPartnership and @Port_Houston in Washington, DC this week to meet with Texas federal leaders. Thank you, @SenTedCruz, Senator @JohnCornyn and @RepBrianBabin for your continued support of the #CoastalTexasProject.

#DidYouKnow? Galveston Bay is the 7th largest estuary in the U.S., and that's not the only critical national asset this region boasts environmentally. ✅ Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge: 39,000 of irreplaceable coastal marshland in Anahuac that is critical for migratory birds, waterfowl, and other species. In 2025, it was renamed to honor 12‑year‑old Jocelyn Nungaray, a Houston child who loved animals and nature, and was tragically killed in 2024. ✅Galveston National Laboratory: this lab was selected by the National Institute of Health as one of only two national BSL‑4 biocontainment labs built to strengthen U.S. defenses against bioterrorism and emerging disease threats. The facility is the world’s largest academic BSL‑4 lab, making it a major global hub for infectious disease research. ✅NOAA Fort Crockett: a center for marine research innovations, including satellite‑based sea turtle tracking, habitat mapping, and testing of bycatch‑reduction technologies—advancing conservation nationwide. ✅Galveston Bay: one of the most biologically productive estuaries in America, supporting major fisheries for shrimp, oysters, blue crabs, and finfish. Freshwater feeding the bay drains from a watershed that stretches north past Dallas–Fort Worth, making Galveston Bay central to water dynamics across much of the state of Texas.

@APBusiness: Michel Bechtel, GCPD Board Vice President, has been appointed to the Port Commission of the @Port_Houston Congratulations, Mayor Bechtel! 📢 apnews.com/press-release/…

When hurricanes threaten these assets, they threaten the stability of national supply chains, energy security, and economic output. Read More: gcpdtexas.com/newsroom/