Trinity River Valley Paleochannel Investigation

Summary

The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) proposes to undertake research and survey work to explore for, identify, and investigate fluvial and other sand deposits within and proximal to the Trinity River paleovalley, offshore of Galveston, Texas.  A final report summarizing the results of all geophysical, geotechnical investigations, any stakeholder presentations, and third-party data review and incorporation will be prepared and submitted to the GLO for review. The report will include all memos and final project results focusing on identified sand bodies in the study area. Relevant data, seismic vertical profiles, and coring logs may be provided in an appendix.

Basics

Galveston
N/A
General Land Office
$1,448,373

Classification

  • CEPRA
  • Federal
Planning Study Data Collection

Timeline

completed

Funding Sources

Source 1

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Primary
Federal
$1,372,530
11
2022

Source 2

Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Primary
State
$37,905
11
2021

Source 3

BOEM 31887
Primary
Federal
$37,938
2020

Contacts

Responsibility
General Land Office
Contact
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773