Construction of Artificial Reefs in the Gulf of Mexico
Coast Wide
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reef Program develops and enhances reef sites in the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast. This project provides for the continued enhancement and creation of existing and new reef sites through deployment of reefing materials acquired by TPWD through provide donations.
Construction of Freshwater Ponds and Brush Habitat
Cameron
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Installed an irrigation system and landscape at the Birding and Nature Center.
Continuous Water Quality Monitoring in Arroyo Colorado
Cameron
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Continuous Water Quality Monitoring in Arroyo Colorado
Controls of Subsurface Geology on Barrier Islands
Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi will investigate if Padre Island is likely to become breached based on geological and stratigraphic features within the island.
Coordinating Implementation of the Tres Palacios Watershed Protection Plan
Matagorda
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Texas A&M AgriLIfe Research, Texas Water Resources Institute
Texas Watershed Resource Institute will coordinate with stakeholder groups to update and identify water quality project needs and work with state and federal agencies to acquire technical and financial resources to implement WPP management measures.
Coordination of GOMA's Ecosystems Integration & Assessment Priority Issue Team
Coast Wide
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Gulf of Mexico Alliance
This project proposes to strengthen GOMA's operational capacity through PIT coordination and support and strengthen relationships with new and established stakeholders. This creates capacity for achieving GOMA’s actions and leveraging actions with other entities to achieve not only regional goals, but those set by the National Ocean Policy.
Copano Cove Ranch Acquisition
Aransas
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Aransas County
The acquisition of property by Aransas County will prevent development of an area at risk for coastal flooding, proactively address stormwater and nonpoint source pollution concerns as part of the county’s Floodplain Management & Watershed Protection program, preserve habitat, and provide public access.
Cordgrass Planting Along Shorelines of the GIWW at McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge
Jefferson
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Cordgrass Planting Along Shorelines of the GIWW at McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge
Corpus Christi Beach Boardwalk
Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
City of Corpus Christi
City of Corpus Christi
To construct a boardwalk, which will connect businesses and tourist attractions.
Corpus Christi Beach Kayak Launch Site
Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
City of Corpus Christi
City of Corpus Christi
The City of Corpus Christi will install an ADA compliant/wheelchair accessible kayak launch north of the jetty at Corpus Christi Beach. This project is part of an overall effort by the City to remove barriers to beach access for people with disabilities, increase public recreational opportunities near and in coastal waters, and promote environmental awareness about coastal natural resources.
Corpus Christi Beach: ADA Water Access Improvements and Promenade Expansion
Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
City of Corpus Christi
City of Corpus Christi
As part of its effort to remove barriers to beach access for people with disabilities, increase public recreational opportunities near and in coastal waters, and promote environmental awareness about coastal natural resources, the City of Corpus Christi will install:
Corpus Christi North Beach Nourishment
Nueces
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
City of Corpus Christi
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
City of Corpus Christi
The project will provide beach nourishment along Corpus Christi North Beach.
Corpus Christi North Beach Repair
Nueces
SB 500
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
City of Corpus Christi
Restore North Beach back to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity by renourishing the southern segment with @ 8,300 CY of beach quality sand along 3,200 linear feet of engineered beach.
Cove Harbor Drainage and Stormwater Management Plan
Aransas
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Aransas County Navigation District
Aransas County Navigation District
This project will help control and prevent stormwater contaminants from influencing the wetlands and bay waters, and also improve economic development through improved tenant operations involving runoff control.
Cove Harbor Drainage System Improvements and Stormwater Management Plan
Aransas
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Aransas County Navigation District #1
Aransas County Navigation District #1
Aransas County Navigation District #1 completed tasks associated with the second of three phases to develop a stormwater management plan and to investigate and implement necessary stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for Cove Harbor and the adjacent marshlands and marsh habitat areas.
Cove Harbor South Waterfront Revitalization Phase 2
Aransas
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Aransas County Navigation District #1
Aransas County Navigation District #1
Project to remove the failing bulkhead, install sheet pile including tie-back anchors and reinforced concrete pile cap, backfill voids, and grade the site.
Cove Harbor South Waterfront Revitalization Project
Aransas
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Aransas County Navigation District
Aransas County Navigation District
Returning this underutilized section of Cove Harbor South to optimum port usage.
CR 257 Dune Restoration
Brazoria
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Brazoria County
Brazoria County
Restore five miles of a dune system along seaward edge of CR 257.
CR 257 Shoreline Stabilization Project
Brazoria
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Brazoria County - County CIAP funding
Brazoria County
Due to the effects of Hurricane Ike, severe erosion had washed out, or otherwise severely damaged, numerous sections of County Road 257, which runs along Follets Island from Treasure Island to the Village of Surfside Beach. Preliminary engineering work was conducted to identify alternatives to stabilize segments of critically eroding Gulf shoreline along Follets Island immediately adjacent to the road right-of-way and to protect the road, which also serves as a hurricane evacuation route.
CR257 Road Repair and Protective Revetment
Brazoria
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Department of Emergency Management (DEM)
Brazoria County
Identify and protect CR 257