Calming the Waters

A documentary film about reaching everyone
in the cause of environmental protection.
Even the skeptics.

A documentary film about reaching everyone
in the cause of environmental protection.
Even the skeptics.


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Jeffrey Mills • October 13, 2018

Bill Balboa

Bill Balboa

Texas Sea Grant Extension Agent &

Matagorda Bay FoundationBoard Member


We recently interviewed Bill Balboa. He spoke about the unique beauty and ecological importance of Matagorda Bay. Later we followed him as he directed a community effort to jumpstart oyster reef restoration, involving a large group of 4H students and Matagorda County citizens

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    A beautiful dawn shoot at Matagorda Bay

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    A beautiful dawn shoot at Matagorda Bay

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    A beautiful dawn shoot at Matagorda Bay

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