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Rain, Runoff and Pollution
in Galveston Bay." The fact is that anywhere there's trash, it eventually ends up in a ditch, bayou, storm sewer, and flows into the bay. You go to Eagle Point Fishing Camp and will not find trash anywhere on the grounds. Valentino is adamant about keeping the grounds litter free.
Valentino asked, "Why isn't someone picking up the trash along the watershed?" I do agree, that's a valid point. Where's all the conservation groups like CCA, and the Galveston Bay Foundation? This is something quite tangible; it can be seen. At least a effort should be made by these groups and their members to address this issue: all the plastic water bottles, cans, plastic caps, and what else can't be environmentally friendly.
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Speaking of environmental concerns for Galveston Bay, on May 5, 2023, the Shell Refinery in Deer Park caught on fire. This fire burned for three days. The ignited product was gas oil. The water used to combat the fire and the runoff from the weekend's rain flowed into the Houston Ship Channel. This water was contaminated. At one point during the event, the discharge rate was 11,000 gallons per minute. In 2019, the ITC plant fire dumped thousands of gallons of contaminants into the ship channel.
When is enough, enough? How much more can Galveston bay take? All the projects the CCA, Galveston Bay Foundation, and TP&W are for the good, but if the water quality is bad, then why even try to improve the fishery and habitat? So if you're out enjoying all that Galveston Bay has to offer, do your part and pick up litter. Just think if everyone would pick up one piece of litter a day, we could put a dent into the amount that flows into our bay system.
On a more positive note, the fishing in Galveston Bay has been good. Most anglers are catching speckled trout, along with a mix of black drum, sheepshead, and redfish.
The federal red snapper season opens this month, beginning on the 1st. Federal water limit is two red snapper per person, with a 16 inch minimum size. Please remember if your booking a fishing charter offshore, make sure that the boat is federally permitted.Fish with a reputably charter service, not one running illegally.
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