Nueces Bay Rookery Island Restoration

Project Description

This project protects important rookery island habitat in western Nueces Bay from wave induced erosion by construction of rock breakwaters around three rookery islands in Nueces Bay. 
 The project constructed additional erosion protection reduction structures around the islands and placed fill to restore habitat. The islands provide much needed nesting and loafing habitat for colonial waterbirds in addition to protecting nearby critical foraging areas.