Restoration of small shell island on Bill Day’s Reef to enhance nesting for American Oystercatchers

Summary

The San Antonio Bay Partnership will restore a segment of Bill Day’s Reef, near Port O’Connor, to create a viable nesting site for American Oystercatchers. The site will be elevated with bagged oyster shell and shell hash to protect nests from wash over during high tides.

Basics

Calhoun
N/A
San Antonio Bay Partnership
$20,000

Classification

  • CMP 306A
Habitat Restoration/Protection Shoreline Protection

Timeline

2024

Contacts

San Antonio Bay Partnership
James Dodson Project Manager 361.649.1518 Email
General Land Office
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773