CCA Texas

🗣 Anglers in Gonzales, Shiner, Luling, and the surrounding communities, the Come and Catch It Chapter of CCA Texas is hosting its 5th Annual Chapter Banquet and would like you to attend!

Y'all join the chapter for a fun night with a delicious dinner, drinks, supporting conservation, and more!

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 J.B. Wells Expo | 2301 County Road 197 | Gonzales, Texas, 78629
🎟 Get your tables and tickets NOW ➡ https://ticketstripe.com/ccacomeandcatchit26

🎶 O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave 🎶

Happy Birthday 🇺🇸, 250 looks good on you! Y’all have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Our latest 💻 digital issue of CURRENTS is out!

This issue has a lot for y'all to check out, including:

🐟 A comprehensive update for ongoing habitat projects, including: Certificate of Location Conservation Reefs (Ranch House Reef, Mesquite Bay, and East Matagorda Bay), Ayres Reef Restoration and Creation, Carancahua Reef Restoration, Carlos Reef Restoration Phase II, Newcomb Marsh Restoration Project (Copano Bay), and more from CCA Texas Director of Habitat John Blaha

🐟 Tiny Pellets, BIG Trouble: The Lone Star Pre-Production Plastic Crisis. A look at "nurdles" and the risks they pose from CCA Texas Advocacy Director Shane Bonnot.

🐟 The successful Oyster Buyback Program and how, after two productive rounds, it has reduced pressure on our public reef systems by removing nearly 30 percent of all commercial oyster licenses from the fishery.

Also, a huge shout out to the incredible Mac Elliott Media for the amazing cover photo!

🦪💬 “We remain firmly committed to advancing strategic initiatives that safeguard Texas’ coastal resources, strengthen our fisheries, and preserve healthy, productive ecosystems for future generations. Together, we’re proving that conservation works, especially when we work together.” - Executive Director of CCA Texas Robby Byers

After two productive rounds, the successful Oyster Buyback Program has reduced pressure on our public reef systems by removing nearly 30 percent of all commercial oyster licenses from the fishery. Learn more by clicking here 🔗➡ https://ccatexas.org/nearly-30-of-texas-oyster-licenses-removed-by-successful-buyback-program-in-a-historic-conservation-win-for-texas-coast/

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