Restoring TCOON by Reimagining Lighthouse, a Data Platform
Coast Wide
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
This project will restore a comprehensive 30+ year dataset from the TCOON consisting of historical and current data along the entire Texas coast by reimagining the Lighthouse data platform.
Tarball Classification and Hydrous Pyrolysis Treatment
Coast Wide
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University
The goal of this project is to develop a robust analytical and data pipeline for tarball classification and determine whether tarball samples collected at different times and locations may be similar to each other.
Texas Environmental Sensitivity Index mapping, updating priority protection areas, and leveraging Unmanned Aerial Systems
Coast Wide
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
The goal of this project is to update the TGLO Oil Spill Planning and Response Toolkit’s Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) dataset.
Improvements to Texas Automated Buoy System infrastructure: integration and power efficiency
Coast Wide
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University
This project aims to increase the reliability and consistency of data being received from the Texas Automated Buoy System (TABS) network by upgrading and normalizing controller hardware and software used to collect, process, and transmit the data.
Connectivity Phase II: Coastal Monitoring Buoys
Galveston
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University
The goal of this project is to deploy and monitor four Coastal Monitoring Buoy Systems, two buoys inside of Galveston Bay and two buoys in the Gulf of Mexico.
Canine Oil Detection
Nueces
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
This project aims to document distribution and abundance of tar deposits on non-manicured sections of Mustang Island Gulf beaches.
Advancing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ocean observations for oil spill response and modeling
Galveston
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University
The goal of this project is to further develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) tools for large scale ocean current observation.
Advancing TXLA oil-spill forecast using Regional-Community Earth System Model with data assimilation
Coast Wide
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University
This project aims to significantly expand upon TGLO-funded modeling efforts to facilitate the improvement of oil-spill forecasting along the Texas-Louisiana shelf (TXLA) within the Gulf of Mexico (GoM).
An integrated system with Unmanned Surface Vehicle and Unmanned Aerial System for oil spill detection and sampling
Coast Wide
Oil Spill Prevention & Response Act (OSPRA) Research and Development
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
The goal of this project is to design, build, and test an integrated system with Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), and data transmission and processing algorithms for oil spill detection and surface and underwater sampling.
A Stakeholder Driven Plan for Long-Term Coastal Hydrologic Monitoring
Coast Wide
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Texas State University
Texas State University (TSU) will partner with the United States Geological Survey to provide a blueprint for a sustainable and resilient Long-term coastal hydrologic monitoring plan (LTCHMP) that leverages existing infrastructure and monitoring stations where possible and optimizes resource utilization while expanding and improving hydrologic monitoring activities to achieve comprehensive coastal coverage.
Cameron County Beach Access #3 Accessibility Infrastructure
Cameron
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Cameron County
Cameron County complete Phase 2 of the project which will include the construction of (1) an American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant dune walkover that would allow proper access from the parking lot to the beach, (2) an ADA-compliant sidewalk, and (3) a parking lot with permeable paving system.
Preserve and Enhance the Resilience of Bayside Wetlands on Mustang Island
Nueces
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program
This Project will implement will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the geological, geomorphic, and anthropogenic features or processes potentially preventing adequate sediment stabilization on the island.
Aransas Bay Bird Nesting Island Restoration & Protection Phase 2
Coast Wide
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP)
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP)
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Laguna Madre Rookery Island Restoration Project Phase I
Willacy
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Willacy County Navigation District
Willacy County Navigation District
This project aims to develop a sediment management plan for dredge material coming from the Mansfield Ship Channel (Laguna Madre side).
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.
Port Aransas Nature Preserve Restoration
Nueces
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA)
City of Port Aransas
This project aims to restore approximately 30 acres of marsh and shallow water habitat impacted by both the initial creation of the scour channel by Harvey and subsequent erosion caused by the breach while open to the Corpus ship channel.
Padre Island National Seashore Beach Nourishment
Willacy
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Willacy County Navigation District
Willacy County Navigation District
This project will distribute dredge material over a longer section of beach with a gradual slope to the waterline to reduce the potential for scarping. The design template will be developed based on guidelines and best practices for sea turtle nesting friendly beaches and will be approved by sea turtle experts at the National Park Service.
O’Quinn I-45 Estuary Shoreline Protection and Marsh Restoration
Galveston
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Scenic Galveston
Scenic Galveston, Inc.
The goal of this project is to restore habitat function to this portion of the preserve and to stabilize the entire shoreline to prevent future loss along Jones Bay, likely utilizing a combination of permanent hard structure breakwaters designed to collect sediment and sacrificial containment berms to protect the new marsh until establishment.
South Padre Island Dune Restoration
Cameron
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
City of South Padre
City of South Padre
This project will be dedicated to restoring two miles of linear beach.
Port Lavaca Harbor of Refuge Phase 1
Calhoun
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
City of Port Lavaca
City of Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca Harbor of Refuge Shoreline and Marsh Restoration/Protection Feasibility Study.