“Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” – Aldo Leopold
Our goal is to preserve, create, and enhance the region’s habitats by incorporating conservation best practices and stewardship through our 4 major initiatives:
- Relevant Habitat Conservation
- Engaging Stewardship
- Effective Communication
- Dynamic Partnerships
NATIONAL ESTUARIES PROGRAM WATERSHED GRANT
Houston Parks Board awarded National Estuaries Program Watershed Grant to restore wetlands and wet meadows along the Bayou Greenways system
In 2024, Houston Parks Board received a National Estuary Program Watersheds grant to restore 8 sites along the Bayou Greenways over the course of 4 years.
Restore America’s Estuaries, in close coordination with and financial support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), administers the National Estuaries Program (NEP) Watersheds Grants. The Program is a nationally competitive grants program designed to support projects that address urgent, emerging, and challenging issues threatening the well-being of estuaries within the 28 NEP boundary areas.
JOIN THE GREEN TEAM
Our Conservation team relies on community volunteers for successful plantings across the Bayou Greenways system. We would love for you to join in the fun and help us restore our bayous!
Check out our upcoming events today!
BAYOU GREENWAYS CONSERVATION ACADEMY
Join us for a low-cost adult education program focused on volunteering and conservation.
Explore different Houston bayous, learn more about local flora and fauna, and build community—all outdoors!
If you’re interested in getting involved with any of our conservation efforts or have questions, reach out to volunteer@houstonparksboard.org