Summary
This project protects important rookery island habitat in western Nueces Bay from wave induced erosion by construction of rock breakwaters around three rookery islands in Nueces Bay. The project constructed additional erosion protection reduction structures around the islands and placed fill to restore habitat. The islands provide much needed nesting and loafing habitat for colonial waterbirds in addition to protecting nearby critical foraging areas.
Basics
Nueces
Western Nueces Bay
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc.
$4,350,177
Classification
- CEPRA
Shoreline Protection
Timeline
Completed
2023
Funding Sources
Source 1
1698
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Secondary
State
$500,000
11
2020
Source 2
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
Primary
Other
$2,000,000
Source 3
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Primary
Federal
$773,110
2019
Contacts
General Land Office
Coastal Resources
800.998.4456
512.475.0773