County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
University of Texas at Austin
Summary:
The University of Texas at Austin determined the recent long-term rates of shoreline change along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline by comparing previously determined past shoreline positions with positions interpreted from recent suitable aerial photos.
County/Region:
Upper Coast
Project Partner/Recipient:
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Summary:
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. will make updated wetland maps using the most current available imagery, data, and mapping techniques. This data is intended to be used as a baseline for evaluating habitat conditions and management strategies.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Nueces County
Summary:
Nueces County constructed a Best Management Practices 3-acre detention wetland, located at Lyondell Basell Park, to establish habitat along the perimeter of the wetland and create an educational partnership with the local school district.
County/Region:
Harris
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas Cooperative Extension
Summary:
The Texas Cooperative Extension provided information on NPS pollution, water quality and the function and value of wetlands for water quality of Galveston Bay, and on-the-ground restoration of fresh/brackish wetland habitat to students.
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
Galveston County
Summary:
This was a three-year study to analyze the factors contributing to severe shoreline erosion of the upper Texas Gulf coast. The study will also evaluate possible erosion response alternatives. Data collection and baseline modeling has been initiated.
County/Region:
Jefferson
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas General Land Office
Summary:
This project was an erosion control demonstration project conducted with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along Jefferson County’s Gulf of Mexico shoreline to evaluate the effectiveness of groins and beach nourishment in reducing erosion.
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Summary:
Texas A&M University at Galveston characterized sea turtle nesting activity and essential nesting habitat along the upper Texas coast, specifically Bolivar Peninsula.
County/Region:
Harris
Project Partner/Recipient:
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Summary:
The University of Houston-Clear Lake increased the number and area of seagrass meadows in the Galveston Bay system in accordance with the Galveston Bay Plan and the Texas Seagrass Conservation Plan.
County/Region:
Brazoria
Project Partner/Recipient:
Village of Surfside
Summary:
This project constructed pedestrian beach stabilization measures in the Village of Surfside Beach.
County/Region:
Brazoria
Project Partner/Recipient:
General Land Office
Summary:
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
Scenic Galveston, Inc.
Summary:
This project completed an engineering and design alternatives analysis to develop the optimal design and configuration for placement of erosion control structures along the entire 10,000 feet of east shoreline at Virginia Point.
County/Region:
Project Partner/Recipient:
URS CORPORATION Work Order #7370 - PCA 31731 Coastal Erosion Match
Summary:
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
Scenic Galveston, Inc.
Summary:
This project constructed 1.65 miles of breakwaters along the shoreline of Virginia Point. Subsequent phases include continuous planting events along the shoreline with spartina alterniflora donated by RESTORE and GBF’s Marsh Mania events.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
Summary:
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation developed a new annual program for marsh planting and restoration in the Coastal Bend.
County/Region:
Cameron
Project Partner/Recipient:
City of South Padre Island
Summary:
The City of South Padre Island improved one easement near The Pearl Hotel by installing a 10-foot wide walkover from the existing retaining wall to the line of vegetation to benefit the public and protect the critical dune area.
County/Region:
Brazoria
Project Partner/Recipient:
Village of Surfside Beach
Summary:
The Village of Surfside Beach will install four walkovers that enhance free public access to the drive on beach.
County/Region:
Brazoria
Project Partner/Recipient:
Village of Surfside Beach
Summary:
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
Galveston County
Summary:
Galveston County expanded the Walter Hall Park restroom facility, which is connected to the city's sewer system.
County/Region:
Chambers
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas Water Trade
Summary:
Texas Water Trade will collect critical water quality and nutrient data associated with a water delivery to the estuarine environments downstream of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
City of Texas City
Summary:
The City of Texas City funded local activities that helped the city meet two best management practices objectives: Public Education and Public Involvement.