Restoration of small shell island on Bill Day’s Reef to enhance nesting for American Oystercatchers

Project Description

The San Antonio Bay Partnership will restore a segment of Bill Day’s Reef, near Port O’Connor, to create a viable nesting site for American Oystercatchers. The site will be elevated with bagged oyster shell and shell hash to protect nests from wash over during high tides.

Basics

Calhoun

Classification

  • CMP 306A
Habitat Restoration/Protection

Contacts

Timeline

2024