Region/County:
Galveston
Recipient:
Nature Conservancy of Texas
Summary:
The project will complete a shoreline protection project that was partially completed in CEPRA Cycle 1. Phase 2 will construct 2,400 linear feet of breakwaters to help preserve the Texas City Prairie Preserve through the installation of partially-emergent segmented rock breakwaters parallel to and extending offshore from the existing shoreline. The project will beneficially affect a total of 400 acres of coastal habitat and is partially funded through a National Coastal Wetlands Protection grant through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Region/County:
Brazoria
Recipient:
Brazoria County
Summary:
This project is to evaluate the feasibility of dredging and using sediment from the flood tidal delta of San Luis Pass for future erosion response and habitat restoration projects. The project involves working towards obtaining a USACE permit for removal of sand from the delta, preparation of an environmental assessment, and development of strategies to dredge sand for nearby beach nourishment and habitat restoration projects.
Region/County:
Aransas
Recipient:
Save Cedar Bayou, Inc.
Summary:
This project completed the second phase of an engineering study to evaluate the feasibility of reopening a natural tidal pass at Cedar Bayou/Vinson Slough and re-establishing the historic, hydraulic connection between inland wetlands and the Gulf. The U.S.
Region/County:
Upper Coast
Recipient:
Texas Cooperative Extension
Summary:
An introductory booklet on importance of urban form & its impact on environmental quality & quality of life.
Region/County:
Nueces
Recipient:
Nueces County
Summary:
A new vision of improved eco- and outdoor tourism shoreline redevelopment.
Region/County:
Aransas
Recipient:
Aransas County Navigation District
Summary:
Returning this underutilized section of Cove Harbor South to optimum port usage.
Region/County:
Upper Coast
Recipient:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Summary:
To conduct hydrographic and seismic survey work in the vicinity of Bolivar Roads.
Region/County:
San Patricio
Recipient:
San Patricio Soil & Water Conservation District
Summary:
The development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs).
Region/County:
Cameron
Recipient:
Southmost Soil & Water Conservation District
Summary:
The development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans.
Region/County:
Cameron
Recipient:
Cameron County
Summary:
Cameron County will construct new restroom facilities and a walkover for accessibility.
Region/County:
Nueces
Recipient:
City of Port Aransas
Summary:
The City of Port Aransas is involved in protecting important wildlife habitat in the area.
Region/County:
Nueces
Recipient:
City of Corpus Christi
Summary:
To construct a boardwalk, which will connect businesses and tourist attractions.
Region/County:
San Patricio
Recipient:
City of Aransas Pass
Summary:
Construct kayak trail facilities, kayak park access road, and a nature lookout to view Redfish Bay.
Region/County:
Nueces
Recipient:
City of Corpus Christi
Summary:
Develop engineering specifications and plans to construct public access & facilities and beach profile surveys.
Region/County:
Upper Coast
Recipient:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Summary:
A detailed study of the surface current structure along the Gulf Coast in the vicinity of Galveston Island
Region/County:
Aransas
Recipient:
Aransas County Navigation District
Summary:
Increase the height of the erosion control along the concrete seawall.
Region/County:
Lower Coast
Recipient:
Center for Coastal Studies
Summary:
To collect additional water quality and biological data to develop site-specific dissolved oxygen criteria .
Region/County:
Aransas
Recipient:
Center for Coastal Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Summary:
Determine the source of bacterial contamination in Copano Bay through bacteria source tracking.
Region/County:
Upper Coast
Recipient:
Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin
Summary:
Produce status and trends information on wetlands on coastal barrier islands, seagrasses, bays and estuaries.
Region/County:
Upper Coast
Recipient:
Texas Water Development Board
Summary:
The monitoring of sediment data will allow sediments budgets to be calculated & detemine needs of coastal wetlands.