Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Addition of 93,308 Cubic Yards of Sand to West Galveston Beach

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., proud to announce that the Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project has added 93,308 cubic yards of beach-quality sand to 1,000 linear feet of West Galveston Beach as of November 18, 2025. This project is being executed through a partnership between the Texas General Land Office (GLO), the City of Galveston, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (UACE). UACE continues to oversee the project’s construction efforts through Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company as the contracting partner.

“Galveston Island was my home for more than a decade. Preserving its beautiful shorelines is a mission that is dear to my heart and essential for the future of the island’s vibrant coastal community,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “The placement of over 93,000 cubic yards of beach quality sand along West Galveston Beach marks a significant milestone in the GLO’s mission to combat encroaching erosion and fortify the Texas coast from damage caused by tropical storms and hurricanes. I look forward to continuing to work with the City of Galveston and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to complete this project and deliver yet another win for the Texas coast.”

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In June 2025, after recognizing the urgent need to address significant erosion along the island’s west end, the City of Galveston formally requested assistance from USACE to explore long-term solutions, which included a feasibility study that showed the overall cost and scope of the project and determined federal interest.

The Texas General Land Office (GLO), the City of Galveston, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (UACE) make progress on the West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project The feasibility study formulated alternatives to achieve restoration, evaluated the environmental effects of the alternatives, documented project requirements, and provided a scope and cost estimate for project implementation. Once the feasibility study was complete, the USACE prepared detailed project plans and specifications while handling the required federal permits needs. RELATED: Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces Completion of Indianola Harvey Repair Project in Calhoun County RELATED: Land Commissioner Buckingham Announces GLO’s Old Queen Isabella Causeway Demolition and Artificial Reef Building Project at South Padre Island # # # Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas’ first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.