Coastal Projects

Region/County: Nueces

Recipient: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Summary: In this study samples from Ropes and Cole Parks will be collected and processed to the point of colony enumeration as part of the Texas Beach Watch program. From these samples DNA will be extracted and amplified to detect the presence of the enterococcal surface protein (esp) gene implying that enterococci of human origin were present in the water sample. This information will be used to aid in identifying the cause and location of anthropogenic human pollution contributing to poor water quality at these sites and allow for remediation of compounding conditions.

Region/County: Matagorda

Recipient: National Audubon Society

Summary: This project will create a final design for optimal beach nourishment to allow shoreline stabilization and habitat restoration at Sundown Island.

Region/County: Coast Wide

Recipient: General Land Office

Summary: Resource Management Codes Revision

Region/County: Coast Wide

Recipient: University of Texas at Austin

Summary: Advance state efforts to satisfy requirements under Section 6217 of the federal Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments (CZARA).

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: General Land Office

Summary: The restoration of the beach shoreline.

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: Village of Surfside

Summary: A BMMP maintenance renourishment of the pedestrian beach at the Village of Surfside Beach completed March 2015 and present U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit regulatory work for proposed groin structures.

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: Village of Surfside

Summary: This project, along with Project #1471, is part of an emergency erosion response strategy to address the critical erosion of the gulf-facing shoreline adjacent to Beach Drive at the Village of Surfside.

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: Villiage of Surfside

Summary: This project involved the final design and construction of a shoreline stabilization project along the Gulf shoreline at the Village of Surfside Beach, and was partially funded with FEMA Public Assistance funds. Approximately 3,500 feet of rock revetment was installed along the seaward side of Beach Dr. The revetment was designed to provide protection from a two-year storm, yet withstood the estimated 30-year storm impact of Hurricane Ike, protecting Beach Drive, infrastructure, and houses on the landward side of Beach Drive.

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: General Land Office

Summary: The Village of Surfside (VOS) Gulf shoreline has experienced long term erosion estimated at a rate of 4 ft/year (TX BEG, 2004). However, the erosion has recently accelerated and is estimated at rate of 26 ft/year based on surveys collected from November 2004 through November 2006. The accelerated erosion has diminished the width of the public beach, increased damage to public infrastructure during high tide events, and significantly reduced public safety and use of the beach.

Region/County: Galveston

Recipient: General Land Office

Summary: This project updated a study initiated in Cycle 4 and completed in Cycle 5 which evaluated the factors contributing to the accelerated erosion rates of the gulf-facing shoreline adjacent to Beach Drive at the Village of Surfside Beach, examined feasible structural and/or non-structural engineered solutions to stabilize that segment of shoreline for the next 25 years and identified the preferred alternative to reduce erosion and minimize sand loss.

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: Brazoria County

Summary: The project will reconstruct/secure the embankment and replace the footbridge over the natural lagoon damaged by Hurricane Laura.

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: Brazoria County Parks Department

Summary: Brazoria County will construct a previously destroyed footbridge and walking trail and add interpretive signs. The footbridge will allow visitors to cross over a natural saltwater lagoon (native fish and vegetation habitat) to a bird observation platform and walking trail, on which the interpretive signage will be installed. The walking trail winds through native beach grasses and other plant species to a public restroom facility, picnic palapas, and additional shoreline access and parking.

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: Village of Surfside

Summary: To address the erosion-induced damage to the western-most segment (@950 linear feet) of the rock revetment structure protecting the seaward edge of Beach Drive from erosion,

Region/County: Brazoria

Recipient: Villiage of Surfside Beach

Summary: This project, along with Project #1511, is part of an emergency erosion response strategy to address the critical erosion of the gulf-facing shoreline adjacent to Beach Drive at the Village of Surfside. The project entails the use of FEMA Public Assistance funds coupled with CEPRA funds to repair damages from Hurricane Ike to the revetment adjacent to Beach Drive at the Village of Surfside Beach, which was originally completed in August 2008 in CEPRA Cycle 5. The goal of the project is to repair and enhance the revetment structure beyond the pre-Ike design.

Region/County: Galveston

Recipient: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Summary: Restoring salt marshes using beneficial use dredge material in Swan Lake.

Region/County: Galveston

Recipient: Texas General Land Office

Summary: Planning and implementation options to restore approximately 250 acres of intertidal marsh complex in Swan Lake.

Region/County: Galveston

Recipient: Texas A&M University at Galveston

Summary: Texas A&M University at Galveston will coordinate with Scenic Galveston, Inc. and Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority to conduct a project to increase oyster populations and facilitate shoreline protection in Galveston Bay.

Region/County: Calhoun

Recipient: Calhoun County

Summary: Calhoun County will partner with the GLO for the development of a holistic use of dredge material for environmental restoration in the Swan Point area.

Region/County: Harris

Recipient: City of LaPorte, Harris County

Summary: The project constructed a revetment and pocket beaches enclosed by rock groins at a popular recreational bay beach. CEPRA funds were combined with City of La Porte and Harris County funds to construct the project that was designed and permitted during CEPRA Cycle 2 (FY02-03).

Region/County: Chambers

Recipient: City of LaPorte

Summary: Restore Sylvan Beach back to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprint.