Texas Gulf Coast Stewards, Inc. (TGCS) is a non-profit marine conservation organization, founded in 2006, for the purpose of the enhancement of saltwater fishing, including restoration of essential fish habitat along the Texas Gulf Coast.

First Project - Texas Great Barrier Reef Project

TGCS has proposed to build what has come to be known as the Texas Great Barrier Reef Project (TGBR). This will be a multi-year project to place a mile-wide corridor of artificial reefs along the entire Texas coast, in state waters approximately 8.5 miles offshore. It is the largest effort ever undertaken to enhance marine habitat for sport fish species.

Texas Gulf Coast Stewards was founded by Members of the RFA/TEXAS Board of Directors. Texas Gulf Coast Stewards is not directly affiliated with the Recreational Fishing Alliance, which is a major sponsor of and contributor to the Texas Great Barrier Reef Project. RFA is sponsoring fund raising events and raising public awareness of the need for this project.

Texas Gulf Coast Stewards Inc., a separate corporation under I.R.S. Chapter 501(c)3, has been formed for the purposes of permit holding, funding facilitation, and insulation of RFA from liability regarding the project. The I.R.S. tax exempt status will allow tax deductible donations to the project from non-industry related entities and individuals.

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