Gulf Coast Protection District

Gulf Coast Protection District history. By reducing the impact of storm surge, we are protecting our nation’s people, environment, and economy.

Charged with safeguarding approximately 5,220 square miles along the upper Texas coast, the Gulf Coast Protection District is part of the largest coastal protection project in U.S.

🪏Groundbreaking in Galveston!We're excited to see Office of the Governor Greg Abbott break ground on the $1 billion Davi...
06/01/2026

🪏Groundbreaking in Galveston!
We're excited to see Office of the Governor Greg Abbott break ground on the $1 billion Davie Defense Shipyard modernization project in City of Galveston, Texas - Government. A strong industrial base and a resilient coast go hand in hand. Investments like this not only fuel economic growth, but underscore the national importance of this region and why it should be protected from storm surge.

PORT OF GALVESTON
Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce

06/01/2026

As hurricane season begins, GCPD continues its work to promote coastal protection and resilience solutions that reduce storm risk, protect economic engines, and support faster recovery for Gulf Coast communities. Stronger protections today mean a more resilient coast tomorrow. https://gcpdtexas.com/

05/26/2026

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a below-average season this year, with eight to 14 named storms. Of them, three to six are expected to become hurricanes, including one to three major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher, agency officials announced Thursday.

Congratulations Houston Public Media on the launch of the Galveston news bureau. We enjoyed meeting the team and learnin...
05/21/2026

Congratulations Houston Public Media on the launch of the Galveston news bureau. We enjoyed meeting the team and learning about your commitment to local coverage last night at The Bryan Museum - Galveston. We look forward to our continued relationship in keeping the public informed about the largest coastal protection effort in U.S. history

🌍Global Eyes on Coastal Texas 🌍GCPD was proud to host a Technical Tour of the Coastal Texas Project as part of , welcom...
05/21/2026

🌍Global Eyes on Coastal Texas 🌍
GCPD was proud to host a Technical Tour of the Coastal Texas Project as part of , welcoming national and international engineers, scientists, and coastal experts to experience this historic project firsthand.

From the Houston Ship Channel to critical coastal ecosystems, visitors explored how this federally authorized project is designed to reduce storm surge risk and strengthen resilience for millions of Texans—while also supporting navigation, industry, and environmental restoration.

Special thank you to Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham for attending and being an ambassador for the Coastal Texas Project.

GCPD is pleased to announce former Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge has joined our Board of Directors. Appointed by Oran...
05/20/2026

GCPD is pleased to announce former Bridge City Mayor David Rutledge has joined our Board of Directors. Appointed by Orange County Commissioners Court, Rutledge replaces Commissioner Kirk Roccaforte, who has served in this role since the creation of GCPD in 2021.

📣“We’re excited to welcome Mr. Rutledge to our leadership team and extend our sincere appreciation to Commissioner Roccaforte for his dedicated service and leadership since the District’s founding. Commissioner Roccaforte’s contributions have played an important role in shaping GCPD’s mission and advancing our efforts to build the largest coastal protection infrastructure in U.S. history,” said Coalter Baker, GCPD Executive Director.

Learn More about Mr. Rutledge: https://gcpdtexas.com/about-us/board-of-directors/

🚨 Major Win for A draft of the FY27 Energy & Water bill includes $10.6 million for the Coastal Texas Project—a strong s...
05/18/2026

🚨 Major Win for
A draft of the FY27 Energy & Water bill includes $10.6 million for the Coastal Texas Project—a strong sign the federal government continues to prioritize this historic effort. Big thanks to Congressman Randy Weber for his ongoing leadership and advocacy in keeping the protection of Texas’ Gulf Coast a national priority, as well as Chairman Chuck Fleischmann and Vice Chair Michael Cloud for their recent visit to our area.

What’s Next:
✅ House and Senate must pass their respective FY27 appropriations bills
📝 Final bill must be approved by both chambers
✍️ Signed into law by the President
💰 Funding is officially appropriated and becomes available for the project

Let’s keep the momentum going. 🌊

GCPD and Port Houston met with Senator John Curtis to discuss the importance of the Houston Ship Channel and Gulf Coast ...
05/18/2026

GCPD and Port Houston met with Senator John Curtis to discuss the importance of the Houston Ship Channel and Gulf Coast region. This is where energy flows, commerce moves, and America’s economy is powered—and it must be protected and prioritized.

05/16/2026

🌊GCPD's work matters year‑round.
As storms become stronger and more frequent, investing in coastal protection and faster recovery is critical to safeguarding communities, infrastructure, and our regional economy. https://gcpdtexas.com/

Address

1150 Gemini Street, Suite 1050
Houston, TX
77058

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Gulf Coast Protection District posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Gulf Coast Protection District:

Shortcuts

Share

Category