Recent Bayhead Delta Shoreline and Wetland Loss: Potential Factors and Future Projections

Summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will build on previous study efforts of bayhead deltas degradation and erosional loss, focusing on recent changes in four bayhead delta systems. Changes will be documented using aerial imagery and high-resolution elevational data products and analyzed to understand the varying roles of sediment supply, basin characteristics, and relative sea level changes. Project results will be presented to coastal resource planners/managers, decision makers, and the public via an iterative outreach/feedback/revision/training process and an easy-to-use public website for visualization.