Galveston Island State Park Marsh Restoration and Protection Phase III

Project Description

This project added 7,550 linear feet to previously constructed breakwaters that protect Dana Cove, Oak Bayou, and Butterowe Bayou on the bay side of Galveston Island. The breakwaters protect critical marsh and seagrass habitat that provide refuge for commercially and recreationally important shellfish and finfish.

Basics

Galveston
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
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Classification

CEPRA
  • Marsh/Wetland Restoration or Protection

Contacts

Timeline

Active