County/Region:
Kleberg
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas General Land Office
Summary:
This project was Phase II of a Cycle 1 project and included stabilizing the eroding bay shoreline with a sheet pile bulkhead.
County/Region:
Jefferson
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas General Land Office
Summary:
This project completed an alternatives analysis to build a water control structure for shoreline protection and marsh restoration.
County/Region:
Jefferson
Project Partner/Recipient:
Jefferson County
Summary:
This project conducted a feasibility study to determine the best erosion control solution for Keith Lake Fish Pass where erosion has widened and deepened the pass at Keith Lake Cut, allowing salt water to penetrate the marshes of Sea Rim State Park.
County/Region:
Jefferson
Project Partner/Recipient:
Jefferson County
Summary:
This project modified the Keith Lake Fish Pass through the construction of a rock baffle in the middle of the fish pass to assist in providing conservation of the vast marsh south of the GIWW adjacent to state highway 87 in Jefferson County.
County/Region:
Calhoun
Project Partner/Recipient:
Matagorda Bay Foundation
Summary:
County/Region:
Aransas
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas General Land Office
Summary:
This project included the alternatives analysis, permitting, design and construction phases of a 224-foot bulkhead at Key Allegro.
County/Region:
Aransas
Project Partner/Recipient:
Key Allegro Canal Owners and Home Owners Association
Summary:
This project constructed a 1,150-foot concrete sheet pile bulkhead between the road and bay shore.
County/Region:
Cameron
Project Partner/Recipient:
Cameron County
Summary:
Cameron County constructed a handicap accessible walkway to a bird watch blind for the public to observe the array of distinct types of coastal birds that breed and establish shelter and habitat in the area.
County/Region:
Lower Coast
Project Partner/Recipient:
The Nature Conservancy
Summary:
The Nature Conservancy developed a comprehensive conservation plan for the Laguna Madre Project Area.
County/Region:
Lower Coast
Project Partner/Recipient:
The Center for Progressive Studies and Culture, Inc.
Summary:
The Center for Progressive Studies and Culture, Inc. continued to gather 24-hour dissolved oxygen monitoring data from the Laguna Madre.
County/Region:
Cameron
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Summary:
Texas A&M University – Kingsville developed a Strategic Plan to establish a National Estuary Program in the Lower Laguna Madre watershed.
County/Region:
Willacy
Project Partner/Recipient:
Willacy County Navigation District
Summary:
This project developed a sediment management plan for dredge material coming from the Mansfield Ship Channel including the development of sediment management concepts, specifically for the creation and potential expansion of rookery islands.
County/Region:
Cameron
Project Partner/Recipient:
Cameron County
Summary:
Cameron County renovated existing restroom facilities, built a service road and open-air pole barn dining hall, and purchase tables and benches.
County/Region:
Willacy
Project Partner/Recipient:
Willacy County
Summary:
This project will aim to develop concepts to protect, stabilize and enhancing critical coastal habitat and upland park infrastructure.
County/Region:
Willacy
Project Partner/Recipient:
Willacy County
Summary:
The Willacy County Navigation District undertook Phase 1 of a three-phased improvement project of Laguna Point Park to improve and enhance public access to the Laguna Madre for recreation.
County/Region:
Cameron
Project Partner/Recipient:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Summary:
This project included data collection through preliminary design for the Laguna Vista Spoil Island located 3 miles North-Northwest of the town of Laguna Vista in the lower Laguna Madre.
County/Region:
Aransas
Project Partner/Recipient:
Aransas County
Summary:
Aransas County extended the existing pier at Kaufer-Huber SeaWind Park another 200 feet to allow for greater usage.
County/Region:
Aransas
Project Partner/Recipient:
Aransas County
Summary:
The Aransas County Lamar Beach project will conduct shoreline restoration and planting components to stabilize the soil, help absorb low-energy waves, and provide new habitat conditions.
County/Region:
Aransas
Project Partner/Recipient:
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
Summary:
The Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program enhanced protection of Whooping Crane habitat on the Lamar Peninsula in Aransas County.
County/Region:
Brazoria
Project Partner/Recipient:
Village of Surfside Beach
Summary:
The Village of Surfside Beach acquired land for use as channel front park area, public access corridor, boat ramp site and site for the replica of Old Fort Velasco. The land acquisition location is northwest and west of city hall.