Innovative Technology: Sustaining Dune Growth With Seabales

Summary

This project proposes to automate the seabaling process via heavy-duty compaction/baling machinery and provide the first ever reapplication of compacted seaweed wrack to restore and enlarge dunes in a sustainable manner. The project location is Apffel Park area on Galveston Island adjacent to the South Jetty.

Basics

Galveston
N/A
Texas A&M Galveston
$239,461

Classification

  • CEPRA
Dune Restoration Planning

Timeline

completed

Funding Sources

Source 1

1618
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA)
Primary
State
$179,461
09
2017

Source 2

Texas A&M Galveston
Secondary
Other
$60,000

Contacts

Responsibility
General Land Office
Contact
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773