Summary
The purpose of this project is to construct a three-dimensional sub-tidal reef structure over 25-30 acres within the historic footprint of Half Moon Reef in Matagorda Bay. Engineering services will be conducted, including project planning, engineering, design and specifications, and permitting. Construction materials will be barged to the project site and deposited over a 25-30-acre area. Monitoring will be conducted to measure the project’s structural and functional success. Education and outreach on the importance of oyster reefs will be conducted through utilization of TNC’s website, printed documents, and social media such as Twitter and Facebook.
Basics
Matagorda
N/A
The Nature Conservancy
$3,842,300
Classification
- CIAP
Habitat Restoration/Protection
Public Education & Outreach
Timeline
completed
2016
Funding Sources
Source 1
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Primary
Federal
$3,842,300
2010
2013
Contacts
Responsibility
The Nature Conservancy
Contact
Mr. Mark J. Dumesnil
Upper Gulf Coast Program Manager
205 N. Carrizo Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
361.882.3584
361.882.8561
Email
Pre-construction fish sampling
Moving materials to begin building reef
Placing materials for reef construction