Shrimp Boat Projects

Last week, the EPA discovered more unprotected areas in the San Jacinto River Waste Pits. GBF is calling for complete removal of the cancer-causing dioxin rather than trying to cap it in place like the responsible parties have proposed.

Dioxin never breaks down when it is not exposed to sunlight. This means that the cap would have to protect us forever, when it has already been proven to have multiple problems in the four short years It has been in place.

Toxic waste dump could contaminate Galveston Bay 'forever' A toxic dump that two Fortune 500 companies claim safely contains cancer-causing Dioxin has been found to be riddled with holes in its protective cap.

See ya at the farmers market tomorrow!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/urban-harvest-farmers-market-at-eastside-houston

Urban Harvest Farmers Market - At Eastside Farmers Market in Houston, TX

Another seasons starts with a spill... Does MTBE sink in salt water?

Update: GBF has remained in contact throughout the day with the U.S. Coast Guard and Incident Command, and at this time there have been no reports of affected wildlife. As shown in this map, authorities continue to monitor air and water quality throughout and around the safety zone, but levels initially appear to show that there is no health concern to the public. As a reminder, if you see any chemical sheen or affected wildlife, please report it by phone to 281-842-8100 or online through GBF’s mobile reporting site: www.galvbay.org/GBAN

Why does this keep getting coverage? No one seems to think this lease is legit?

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/news/2015/01/texas_oyster_reef_battle.php

Murky Waters: Oystermen Battle Over the Future of Texas Oyster Reefs Lisa Halili had to scream into the phone to get her old friend and longtime competitor in the Texas oyster...

http://gulfseafoodnews.com/2014/11/12/for-sabrina-galloway-shrimping-is-still-a-part-of-her-life/

For Sabrina Galloway Sh*****ng Is Still a Part of Her Life For Sabrina Galloway Sh*****ng Is Still a Part of Her Life, Even After the Death of Her Father

When all the fishermen are gone there will be none to tell them how polluted the waters are

http://www.examiner.com/article/stop-pointing-the-finger-at-fishing-point-it-at-polluting-industries

Stop pointing the finger at fishing, point it at polluting industries Sandy muddy bottoms peak August and October in Georgia In the marshes, estuaries and winter beaches, you can go as far as a mile or two out searching for crabs.

Amazing Photographs!

http://www.coreyfishes.com/

Corey Arnold - Photographer Corey Arnold is an American photographer and commercial fisherman from Portland, Oregon and Alaska.

What do ya'll think about this?
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/10/02/magazine/mag-oil-lawsuit.html?_r=0

The Most Ambitious Environmental Lawsuit Ever A quixotic historian tries to hold oil and gas companies responsible for Louisiana’s disappearing coast.

photo: Anthony Rathbun - www.anthonyrathbun.com

First Annual ShrimpfetImages: Anthony Rathbun - www.anthonyrathbun.com © Anthony Rathbun - www.anthonyrathbun.com

Great write up about the festival! Thanks Francine Spiering

http://www.lifeinthefoodlane.com/2014/10/labor-and-landscape-buffalo-bayou.html

Life in the Food Lane: Labor And Landscape: The Buffalo Bayou Shrimp Festival houston shrimp festival landscape art

We are excited to have the fine beer of the Karbach Brewing Co. at the Buffalo Bayou Shrimp Fest this Saturday! If you haven't ever seen it, our spot in the East End is a great place to enjoy a drink (and some shrimp) on the banks of the bayou.

Shrimp Fest is upon us! This Saturday come on out to support Shrimp Boat Projects and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. They're also doing a final call for cook teams: http://houstonshrimpfest.org/