Columbia Bottom Land Educational Access Plan

Summary

Brazoria County will expand the infrastructure at Hanson Riverside County Park to improve recreational access and enhance public education and awareness of coastal natural resource areas. The County will design and construct a pavilion to educate visitors about the principle coastal problems of state concern and technology available for the protection and improved management of coastal natural resource areas. A covered observation deck will be constructed to overlook the proposed wetland garden, allowing visitors to study and survey native wildlife and migratory birds. A freshwater wetland garden and rain harvesting system will provide an outdoor living laboratory demonstrating the usefulness of water harvesting. Interpretative signage will be installed describing the importance of coastal habitats.