Construction of Artificial Reefs in the Gulf of Mexico

Summary

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reef Program develops and enhances reef sites in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast. This project provides for the continued enhancement and creation of existing and new reef sites through deployment of reefing materials acquired by TPWD through provide donations.

Basics

Coast Wide
N/A
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
$1,500,000

Classification

  • CIAP
Habitat Restoration/Protection

Timeline

completed
2013

Funding Sources

Source 1

Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Primary
Federal
$1,500,000
2007
2009

Contacts

Responsibility
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Contact
Mr. Dale J. Shively Artificial Reef Program Coordinator 4200 Smith School Rd. Austin, Texas 78744 512.389.4686