County/Region:
Kleberg
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Summary:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi identified the microbiological and water quality drivers of a persistent brown tide in Baffin Bay.
County/Region:
Jefferson
Project Partner/Recipient:
Lamar University
Summary:
Lamar University analyzed existing field surveys of on-site sewage facilities (OSSFs) and water quality data.
County/Region:
Upper Coast
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Summary:
Texas A&M University a Galveston assessed which wetland restoration methods provide habitat that closely resembles natural habitat and contains the most complete set of ecological values on near-term and long-term time scales.
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
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County/Region:
Cameron
Project Partner/Recipient:
University of Texas - Pan American
Summary:
The University of Texas studied the relationship between the composition and vigor of native vegetation and rates of dune migration on the barrier islands and mapped the risk of dune migration in various areas on Padre Island.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
University of Houston
Summary:
The University of Houston will measure the impacts of major storms on coastal erosion in the Texas Gulf Coast.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Summary:
Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi studied the spatial-temporal variation of submarine groundwater discharge and nutrient discharge rates and the main sources of freshwater inflow and nutrients to the Nueces Estuary.
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Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
Texas State University updated the inventory of off-system roadways, conducted outreach, developed an inventory and tracking process, and provided a formal submittal to NOAA and EPA for approval of management measures.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
Texas State University provided technical assistance related to the control of nonpoint source pollution from off-system roadways, urban development, and watershed planning in accordance with Section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
The General Land Office (GLO) provided technical assistance related to the control of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution from off-system roadways, urban development, and watershed planning in accordance with Section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
AECOM
Summary:
The Texas General Land Office developed the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, which provides a framework for community, ecological, and infrastructure protection from coastal hazards, including short-term and long-term impacts.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Nueces River Authority
Summary:
Nueces River Authority will upgrade two existing wastewater treatment plants with new equipment and develop a Regional Plan Report utilizing the Regional Plant feasibility study and stakeholder input to meet future consumer needs.
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Project Partner/Recipient:
Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M Corpus Christi - Harte Research Institute (HRI)
Summary:
The GLO will contract with Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi’s Harte Research Institute (HRI) to conduct additional modeling that will assess the impacts of projected urban growth and sprawl on water quality and the environment within the coastal zone
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
City of Port Aransas
Summary:
The City of Port Aransas worked to reduce nonpoint source pollution into local waters, reduce flooding from improper drainage and high tides, and inform their citizens of the value of their coastal resources and their role in ensuring sound management.
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
The Artist Boat, Inc.
Summary:
The Artist Boat, Inc. providec education to students and teachers focusing on human activities and behaviors that impact water quality and quantity.
County/Region:
San Patricio
Project Partner/Recipient:
Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA)
Summary:
This project will construct 1,500 linear feet of breakwaters for shoreline protection on the southwest side of Indian Point and restore approximately 670 square feet of sandy beach.
County/Region:
Nueces, San Patricio
Project Partner/Recipient:
Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA)
Summary:
This project continued restoration efforts around the Indian Point Marsh Area (IPMA) by exploring alternatives to design an erosion control structure with marsh restoration to combat the rapid land loss.
County/Region:
Nueces, San Patricio
Project Partner/Recipient:
NRDA
Summary:
This project completed additional shoreline protection by installing 1,800 linear feet of breakwaters at east Indian Point.