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Upland Sand Source Assessment Feasibility Study

Galveston
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Galveston County Park Board
Galveston Park Board of Trustees
Upland sand source assessment.

Upper Oso Watershed Water Quality Improvement and Habitat Education Project

Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Nueces County
Nueces County
Construct a Best Management Practices 3-acre detention wetland.

Urban Wetland Education and Restoration Project

Harris
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Texas Cooperative Extension
Texas Cooperative Extension
Proper education about NPS pollution, water quality & the function and value of wetlands .

Use of the Upper Texas Coast by Nesting Sea Turtles

Galveston
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Texas A&M University at Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston surveyed Bolivar Peninsula beaches to characterize extent of the Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting season, annual number of nesters and nests laid, nest location, preferred nesting habitat(s), and fidelity of nesters to Bolivar Peninsula and adjacent areas.

Village of Surfside Beach Groin System

Brazoria
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) RESTORE Funding
Village of Surfside
This project is the construction of a groin and widening the beach to restore it to its historical recreational and natural resource value, while also protecting public infrastructure, utilities and private property.

Virginia Point Wetland Protection and Restoration

Galveston
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Scenic Galveston
The project will construct near-shore segmented rock breakwaters parallel to the Virginia Point shoreline.

Volunteer Marsh Planting and Restoration Project

Nueces
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
Coastal Bend Bays Foundation
The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation (CBBF) will develop a new annual program for marsh planting and restoration in the Coastal Bend. As a consequence to performing this program, the CBBF also plans the development of a volunteer corps which provides an opportunity for the community to come together to conduct on-the-ground activities.

Walkover at The Pearl Beach Access

Cameron
Coastal Management Program (CMP) City of South Padre Island
City of South Padre Island
The City of South Padre Island will improve the existing public beach access easements located on the island for residents and tourists.

Walter Hall Park Restroom Renovations

Galveston
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Galveston County
Galveston County
Renovate restroom facility and make compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Water Quality and nutrient dynamics associated with freshwater delivery

Chambers
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Texas Water Trade
Texas Water Trade
This project will collect critical water quality and nutrient data associated with a water delivery to the estuarine environments downstream of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

Water Quality in Texas City

Galveston
Coastal Management Program (CMP) The City of Texas City
The City of Texas City
Activities that help the city meet the Best Management Practices objectives are Public Education & Involvement

Water Quality in Texas City: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

Galveston
Coastal Management Program (CMP) City of Texas City
City of Texas City
Project to purchase two Toshiba e335 pocket personal computers and software to detect and prevent illicit discharge within the City of Texas City.

Water Quality Protection and Storage Characteristics of Freshwater Wetlands in the Galveston Bay Watershed

Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Galveston Bay Estuary Program
The Galveston Bay Estuary Program (GBEP) will select an independent researcher to evaluate the capacity and role of freshwater wetlands in providing floodwater storage and processing pollutants in the Galveston Bay system. The evaluation will demonstrate the economic and ecological value of protecting the freshwater wetland resources, and serve as a model for other areas of the Texas coast.

Water Quality Protection and Storage Characteristics of Freshwater Wetlands in the Galveston Bay Watershed

Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP)
Galveston Bay Estuary Program
The purpose of the Coastal Prairie Freshwater Wetland Function project is to secure scientific data that demonstrates the ecological and economic value of freshwater wetlands in the Galveston Bay watershed. Freshwater wetlands are recognized for their value in mitigating high peak flows during flooding and in filtering pollutants carried in runoff.

WaterSmart Landscaping for the Upper Texas Gulf Coast

Upper Coast
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Texas Cooperative Extension Houston Endowment
Texas Cooperative Extension
Project to install a minimum of five demonstration WaterSmart landscapes in highly, visible public areas. Educational materials on nonpoint source pollution and proper landscape techniques will also be published.

WaterSmart Landscaping: Protecting the Future of Freshwater Inflows for Galveston Bay

Harris
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, through the Texas Coastal Watershed Program and WaterSmart Program will promote resilient, water-conserving, low-polluting landscapes by providing hands on demonstration projects, workshops and various forms of educational outreach.

Wave Prediction/Forecast System for Coastal Texas

Coast Wide
Coastal Management Program (CMP) Texas A&M University at Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston will develop an automated wave prediction system for the coastal/nearshore areas of Texas.

West Bay Living Shorelines and Habitat Restoration

Galveston
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Galveston Bay Foundation
Galveston Bay Foundation
In an effort to expand upon more than 20 years of habitat restoration efforts in West Galveston Bay, the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) will implement a project to protect, enhance, and restore up 145 acres of estuarine habitat in West Galveston Bay. This phase, Phase I, will involve securing an advisory team of local, state, and federal partners, conducting necessary site assessments/surveys, and hiring an engineering firm to produce a 30-50% design. Upon completion of the engineering and design phase, GBF will secure all necessary permits prior to construction.

West Bay Watershed Wetland and Habitat Protection

Galveston
Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP)
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
To implement a Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for Galveston Bay.

West Galveston Bay Estuarine Habitat Restoration

Galveston
Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) NRG Texas Power
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
In July of 2009, the GLO received an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) grant through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to restore 328 acres of marsh complex along the backside of West Galveston Island in the Galveston Island State Park and Jumbile Cove areas. This project is being matched with CEPRA money in-kind plant donations. The engineering work phase commenced in late July 2009 and the construction phase is presently under way at Jumbile and Carancuhua Coves.