New corporations, foundations, and conservation organizations have joined the original founders of the GCBO to advance our mission of bird and habitat conservation in the Gulf region. Following is a list of GCBO's sponsors that have demonstrated a commitment to the goals and activities of our organization.

ConocoPhillips (our lead sponsor for ten consecutive years)
Malcolm C. Damuth Foundation
Gulf Coast Joint Venture
The Dow Chemical Company
Hawk Watch International
The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act
Reliant Energy
SK Foundation
Southern Brazoria County Visitors & Convention Bureau
Texas Parks and Wildlife
The Trull Foundation
US Fish and Wildlife Service - SW Region
Brazosport Convention & Visitors Council
George and Josephine Hamman Foundation
The Hillcrest Foundation

The GCBO is an innovative partnership of conservation groups, industry, government agencies and concerned citizens. Through the generosity of the sponsors listed above we have protected vital bird habitat and secured dollars that support avian research, monitoring and educational programs. To fulfill our vision for the 21st century we will continue building partnerships for bird and habitat conservation.

All sponsors are featured in Gulf Crossings, the GCBO newsletter, as well as acknowledged at all public presentations and at the GCBO headquarters in Lake Jackson. We also link to our sponsor's web sites. Your support is acknowledged and appreciated! Corporate Membership levels range from $500 to 10,000 annually. For more information on how you can join our partnership to protect birds and their habitats in and around the Gulf of Mexico, call Cecilia at 979-480-0999.

We would also like to thank our sponsors of the 2008 Great Texas Birding Classic: