The Lone Star Coastal Alliance is a grassroots coalition of private, public and civic organizations including cities, counties, businesses and community-based conservation organizations across the proposed four county area (Jefferson, Galveston and Matagorda) who support the creation of the Lone Star Coastal national recreation area along the Upper Texas coast.

The purpose of the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area is to establish the Upper Texas Gulf Coast among the diverse recreational offerings based on the region’s significant environmental and cultural attractions. This effort will attract outdoor recreation enthusiasts, leverage traditional tourism markets and build viable industries for rural communities on the highly dynamic Southern coastline.

Spoonbill Bird - Lafitte’s Cove Nature Preserve - Bob Howen

National recreation areas are collaboratively managed lands located around reservoirs and water bodies that offer visitors a chance to experience outdoor recreation – from swimming and kayaking to fishing and mountain biking.  National recreation areas also often include important natural and cultural features worthy of national recognition.  

Proposed Lone Star Coastal Alliance National Recreation Area

NRA Visitation and Economic Statistics

Significance of NRA

Economic Opportunities

Our Coastal Habitat

Legislative Summary