The University of Texas at Austin (UT) will use satellite imagery and image classification algorithms to map the current extent and distribution of seagrasses along the Texas coast.
This project is a "Coastal Natural Hazards Response" effort, however, a very significant and integral part will be "Public Education and Outreach." This includes public presentations to citizens of Galveston and maintenance of a web site at
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) examined two innovative technologies - LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and EM (electromagnetic induction) to see if they could be used to improve the accuracy of wetlands mapping that has historically been bas
The Texas Automated Buoy System (TABS) obtain near real time measurements of ocean waves and made the data available on the TABS web site. Data is available to the public, the state government, and other researchers almost immediately a
The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station will aid decision makers with the capability of maintaining coastal ecosystem health (related to phytoplankton) by creating a prototype phytoplankton productivity information system over Galveston
This project constructed a handicapped accessible nature trail along Dickinson Bayou in Paul Hopkins Park and provided interpretive signage regarding local flora and fauna, as well as information about the bayou's role in the local watershed and feedin
This project consisted of the construction of a 1,250 linear-foot, handicapped accessible, nature trail; three picnic shelters with tables and BBQ pits; and the installation of four interpretive signs and benches along Dickinson Bayou in Paul Hopkins P
The project goal is to acquire highly accurate and spatially dense bathymetric and topographic elevation data and Color Infra-red (CIR) aerial imagery of South Padre Island (Port Mansfield to Rio Grande) to evaluate position and change rates of the sho
Texas A&M University at Galveston purchased a swath bathymetry system to be used on various Coastal Management Program, Coastal Erosion Prevention and Response Act, Coastal Impact Assistance Program projects as well as others requiring swath bathym
Cameron County built a bulkhead to stabilize 1182 linear feet of shoreline at Adolph Thomae Park where erosion had been exacerbated by increased currents from the nearby Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, flooding from storms, and frequent barge traffic in th
The existing signs at the boat ramp replaced with new signs and will be mounted to a kiosk instead of being mounted on low profile stands; this will protect the signs from direct exposure to the sun thus extending the life.
The primary task is the development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) within the boundary of Jefferson County within the Taylor Bayou, Above Tidal, Alligator Bayou and Hillebrandt Bayou subwatersheds.
This project is only to agricultural lands within the boundaries of the Coastal Zone Area in Refugio and Aransas Counties. The task is the development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) in the Coastal Zone Area
The primary task is the development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) within the boundary of Orange County, Adams Bayou Tidal, Big Cow Bayou and subwatersheds, currently on the 303(d) list. This prov
This proposed project was applicable only to agricultural lands within the boundaries of the Coastal Zone Area in Refugio and Aransas Counties. The development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) in the Coa
This proposed project was applicable only to agricultural lands within the boundaries of the Arroyo Colorado watershed in Cameron County. The development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) in the Arroyo Colorado wat
This project is applicable only to agriculture lands within the boundary of Chambers County and within the watersheds of Trinity Bay, East Bay,and Cedar Bayou Tidal, and Cedar Bayou above Tidal.
The primary task was the development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) in the Coastal Zone Area of Willacy County. This provided agricultural producers who seek participation with the opportunity to
The Aransas Channel Waterfront Improvement Project in Nueces County is a new vision of improved eco- and outdoor tourism shoreline redevelopment. The project's goal help maintain a simple coastal village atmosphere along the waterfront with impro