Texas High School Coastal Monitoring Program

Summary

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) will identify the sources of fecal indicator bacteria and nutrients to Corpus Christi Bay and the Laguna Madre. TAMUCC will conduct water sampling, complete advanced molecular and stable isotope analysis, and hydrological assessments to trace and quantify the pollution sources.

Commencement of work on this project is contingent upon approval from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Basics

Lower Coast
Corpus Christi Bay and Laguna Madre
University of Texas - Bureau of Economic Geology
$114,569

Classification

  • CMP 306
Planning, Study and Data Collection

Timeline

Submitted

Funding Sources

Source 1

Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Primary
Federal
$68,915
30
2026

Source 2

University of Texas - BEG
Primary
Other
$45,854

Related Projects

Contacts

University of Texas – Bureau of Economic Geology
Tiffany Caudle Research Scientist Associate 512-475-9572 Email
General Land Office Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773