A not-for-profit charitable corporation

Our wetlands, uplands and beaches are a rare commodity. Their increasing scarcity makes them increasingly valuable.
We are asking for your help as we acquire land for preserves and as we help other organizations do the same. Look us over. Check our website. Join us in saving the most universally valuable resources for the lifestyle and economy of
Our Big Event – and You’re Invited!
Welcome the Sand Hill Cranes Back to
The Date: November 8-9, 2008
The Events: A Saturday educational program with free admission featuring expert speakers on coastal wetlands, birding, sea turtle nesting, and coastal geology. Featured speaker at a dinner program will be the president of the International Crane Foundation.
Sunday morning birding expeditions. The Grand Finale party Sunday afternoon at Crazy Oaks at the edge of the wetlands, with live bands, live and silent auctions, moonwalk and other activities for the kids, exhibits, and food under the huge live oaks.

Our Supporters:
People, Public and Private Organizations and Businesses Concerned About The Increasing Value of Galveston’s Unique Natural Features
GalvestonIsland – from the Gulf waves to the amazing wetlands of Galveston Bay our barrier island averages a mile and a half wide, but it looks like heaven to the millions of birds that migrate through here every year. And it looks just as good to all the people who come here.
But it’s terribly fragile. That’s why we’re:
· Acquiring and preserving wetlands and coastal prairie uplands to support the birds, fish and wildlife
· Striving to preserve native flora and fauna
· Encouraging impact studies of development on the natural environment before permits are issued
· Working to limit high-density development in environmentally sensitive areas
· Promoting historical, archaeological and scientific studies

· Texans aren’t growing wetlands and habitat any more – despite valiant efforts to recreate them, the battle is being lost
· Our rare natural environment is increasing in value like other investments in rarities—the more scarce it becomes, the more we value what remains.
· We can’t afford to squander it
The objective – a coastal connection of preserves
· Establish a system of preserves, connected by hiking trails and made up of new preserve areas as well as existing ones from the East End Flats to
· Protect access to link the parks and preserves and to keep pier and wade fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating available
· Energize the commercial component as well as the lifestyle component of
November 9, 2008 – Catch the Big One!
Free Admission
Live Bands, Live and Silent Auctions
1-5 PM At Crazy Oaks on
Support Preservation of Galveston’s
waters and wetlands

13730 FM 3005, #225
www/beachtobaypreserve.com
A not-for-profit charitable corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
Nov. 8 and 9 – Save the Date!
First Annual Lectures and Party to
Welcome the Sandhill Cranes Back to
· Free Saturday Programs on Coastal Geology, Turtle Nesting, Birding, Wetlands
· Guided Birding Tour on Sunday Morning
· 1-5PM Grand Finale Party and Auction to benefit
13730 FM 3005, #225
www/beachtobaypreserve.com
A not-for-profit charitable corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
FIRST ANNUAL WELCOME THE SAND HILL CRANES BACK TO
LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION
Sunday, November 9, 2008, 1-5 PM
Crazy Oaks Bar and Grill on
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· Live Bands, Barbecue, Moonwalk, Exhibits
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13730 FM 3005, #225
www/beachtobaypreserve.com
A not-for-profit charitable corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
Welcome the Sand Hill Cranes Back to
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, November 8
3-4 PM Concurrent Sessions (A)Wetlands
(B) Coastal Geology
4-5 PM Concurrent Sessions (C) Turtle Nesting
(D) Birding
Evening Banquet Presentation (Tickets $35 per person) Featured speaker Joan Garland, President, International Crane Foundation
Sunday, November 9
9 AM: West End Birding Be at State Park Headquarters, beach side by 9:00.
1-5 PM: Grand Finale Party at Crazy Oaks on
13730 FM 3005, #225
www/beachtobaypreserve.com
A not-for-profit charitable corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
Galveston Beach To Bay Preserve Inc.
A 501 (c) (3) Not-For-Profit Corporation

Galveston Island Our island economy We can't afford to squander it. Mainly through the efforts of people who care enough to give their time and their talents to see that it gets done. Our financial support comes from: A Vision and a Plan
From the Gulf waves to the amazing wetlands of Galveston Bay our barrier island averages a mile and a half wide, but looks like heaven to the millions of birds that migrate through here every year. And it looks just as good to all the people who come here.
But it's terribly fragile
That's why we're:
Depends on it. Texans' multi-billion dollar sport and commercial fisheries can't exist without wetlands, and eco-tourists also need more reasons to be here. Souvenir t-shirts are not enough.
The Objective
A coastal connection of preserves
Making The Connections
How do we do it?
Annual Membership
Individual $35
Family $50
Lifetime $1000
Please take a quick moment and write a check to Galveston Beach to Bay Preserve and mail to
Galveston Beach To Bay Preserve
13730 San Luis Pass Road # 225
Galveston, TX. 77554
OR click on contact us to send us an email.
Thank You For Your Support!









