Moses Lake Phase II Shoreline Protection and Marsh Restoration
Galveston
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Galveston Bay Estuary Program
Nature Conservancy of Texas
Nature Conservancy of Texas
The project will complete a shoreline protection project that was partially completed in CEPRA Cycle 1. Phase 2 will construct 2,400 linear feet of breakwaters to help preserve the Texas City Prairie Preserve through the installation of partially-emergent segmented rock breakwaters parallel to and extending offshore from the existing shoreline. The project will beneficially affect a total of 400 acres of coastal habitat and is partially funded through a National Coastal Wetlands Protection grant through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
San Luis Pass Inlet Management Plan
Brazoria
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Brazoria County
This project is to evaluate the feasibility of dredging and using sediment from the flood tidal delta of San Luis Pass for future erosion response and habitat restoration projects. The project involves working towards obtaining a USACE permit for removal of sand from the delta, preparation of an environmental assessment, and development of strategies to dredge sand for nearby beach nourishment and habitat restoration projects.
Cedar Bayou & Vinson Slough Marsh Restoration - Environmental Assessment
Aransas
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Save Cedar Bayou, Inc.
This project completed the second phase of an engineering study to evaluate the feasibility of reopening a natural tidal pass at Cedar Bayou/Vinson Slough and re-establishing the historic, hydraulic connection between inland wetlands and the Gulf. The U.S.
Primer on Urban Growth
Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Texas Cooperative Extension
An introductory booklet on importance of urban form & its impact on environmental quality & quality of life.
Aransas Channel Waterfront Improvement in Nueces County
Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Nueces County
Nueces County
A new vision of improved eco- and outdoor tourism shoreline redevelopment.
Bolivar Flats and Big Reef Sand Survey
Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Texas A&M University at Galveston
To conduct hydrographic and seismic survey work in the vicinity of Bolivar Roads.
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.
Advancement of Senate Bill 503 - San Patricio SWCD
San Patricio
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
San Patricio Soil & Water Conservation District
San Patricio Soil & Water Conservation District
The development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs).
Advancement of Senate Bill 503 - Southmost SWCD
Cameron
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Southmost Soil & Water Conservation District
Southmost Soil & Water Conservation District
The development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans.
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.
Isla Blanca County Park Additional Restrooms and Walkover for Restroom Accessibility
Cameron
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Cameron County
Cameron County
Cameron County will construct new restroom facilities and a walkover for accessibility.
Charlie's Pasture Land Acquisition
Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
City of Port Aransas
City of Port Aransas
The City of Port Aransas is involved in protecting important wildlife habitat in the area.
Aransas Pass Community Park and Nature Area Kayak Trail Facilities
San Patricio
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
City of Aransas Pass
City of Aransas Pass
Construct kayak trail facilities, kayak park access road, and a nature lookout to view Redfish Bay.
University Marina Beach Park - Monitoring and Engineering Specifications
Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
City of Corpus Christi
City of Corpus Christi
Develop engineering specifications and plans to construct public access & facilities and beach profile surveys.
A Near Real-Time Currents Measurement System for the Galveston Coast
Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston
A detailed study of the surface current structure along the Gulf Coast in the vicinity of Galveston Island
Fulton Park Seawall Restoration Project
Aransas
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Aransas County Navigation District
Aransas County Navigation District
Increase the height of the erosion control along the concrete seawall.
Bacteria Source Tracking in Copano Bay - Phase I
Aransas
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Center for Coastal Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Determine the source of bacterial contamination in Copano Bay through bacteria source tracking.
Oso Bay/Laguna Madre TMDL - Phase III
Lower Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Center for Coastal Studies
To collect additional water quality and biological data to develop site-specific dissolved oxygen criteria .
Status and Trends of Wetlands on Texas Barrier Islands
Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin
Produce status and trends information on wetlands on coastal barrier islands, seagrasses, bays and estuaries.
Sediment Monitoring in Galveston Bay
Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Texas Water Development Board
The monitoring of sediment data will allow sediments budgets to be calculated & detemine needs of coastal wetlands.