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Clean Coast Texas

Helping communities protect water quality along the Texas Coast

OUR MISSION

Clean Coast Texas works with communities to ensure vibrant and sustainable fisheries, shellfish, and eco-tourism industries through planning, constructed improvements, environmental analysis, technical resources, and partnership activities that enhance water quality management.

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Featured Videos!

A 3-part video series about water quality challenges and solutions in the rapidly growing Texas Coastal Zone.

Clean Coast Texas Part 1 Video

Our Texas Coast & Water Quality: The Situation

Click here to watch part 1.

Clean Coast Texas Part 3 Video

Our Texas Coast & Water Quality: The Solution

Click here to watch part 3.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

For homeowners, businesses, and informed citizens or residents.

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TECHNICAL RESOURCES

For engineers, decision-makers, and city or elected officials.

Learn About Clean Coast Texas

The Texas General Land Office works in partnership with numerous stakeholders, state, and local agencies to protect and enhance the coastal region through the Texas Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Program.

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The Texas Coastal Zone is an important ecological area that spans all or part of 18 counties along the Gulf of Mexico. Hundreds of coastal communities and local economies rely on the natural resources provided by the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Whether you are a developer, homeowner, business, or an elected official, there is a role for you to play in protecting water quality along the Texas coast! Learn more about development practices that sustain natural resources and support a thriving Gulf Coast economy.

Striving for Resilience

Protecting our water resources from the impacts of nonpoint source pollution is a complex challenge. Learn the basics of stormwater runoff and its impact on the Texas Coastal Zone.

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Technical Manual: Guidance for Sustainable Stormwater Drainage

A guidance manual with stormwater management practices and protocols for use by government agencies, businesses and industries, institutions, and the general public.

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Resident's Handbook: Coastal Water Protection Begins With You

Find practices that local residents can adopt to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff and manage water usage from their own properties.

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Learn about our coast and how to protect it! From technical guidance to trainings and manuals — we’ve compiled much of what you need to know in one easy location.