Summary
Tern Island is experiencing erosion from continuous wave and wind action, and the rate of erosion and the subsequent loss of nesting habitat is expected to increase as sea level continues to rise. Despite its small size, Tern Island is an extremely important rookery island and currently supports a high number of nesting waterbirds. Phase 2 is construction of 1,300 linear feet of riprap breakwater around the perimeter of the Island as the best alternative. The breakwater structure will protect the Island from wind and wave action and will help the Island be more resilient to sea level rise.
Basics
Nueces
N/A
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
$2,636,000
Classification
- CEPRA
- Federal
Habitat Restoration/Protection
Shoreline Protection
Timeline
Completed
Funding Sources
Source 1
1737
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Primary
State
$165,000
12
2022
Source 2
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP)
Primary
Other
$110,000
Source 3
1737
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Primary
Federal
$2,411,000
1
Related Projects
Contacts
General Land Office