Bird Island Creation in Carancahua Bay

Summary

The National Audubon Society will develop 90% designs and apply for the necessary permits for a new bird rookery island at the mouth of Carancahua Bay. The island will add breeding habitat resilience into the Matagorda Bay system for many aquatic birds.

Basics

Calhoun
N/A
The National Audubon Society
$227,958

Classification

  • CMP 306A
Habitat Restoration/Protection

Timeline

completed
2023

Funding Sources

Source 1

22-045-002-0099
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Primary
Federal
$145,535
26
2022

Source 2

The National Audubon Society
Secondary
Other
$92,023

Contacts

Responsibility
The National Audubon Society
Contact
Alexis Baldera Project Manager 512.967.8116 Email
Responsibility
General Land Office
Contact
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773