Restoration of the Slop Bowl Marsh: Phase I Planning

Summary

The Slop Bowl Marsh, located adjacent to the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge in Brazoria County, Texas, was historically known for its extraordinary bird habitat and high fish productivity. More recently, hydrocarbon extraction and injection activities have caused land subsidence, resulting in hypersaline conditions and the loss of critical habitat. Texas A&M AgriLife Research will assess the hydrological barriers contributing to hypersalinity and marsh loss, identify habitat changes, integrate stakeholder goals with scientific findings, and design an action plan for hydrologic restoration.