The University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology will conduct a study to 1) provide a baseline from which to monitor the spread of mangroves in the Texas Coastal Bend; 2) establish methods and procedures for mangrove mapping through
The Galveston Bay Foundation will sponsor Bay Day. This event calls attention to and celebrates Galveston Bay by providing fun activities for all ages, increasing public awareness of the bay's value, resources, and diversity of uses.
To increase public awareness and appreciation of the bay, The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and its partners present an all-day celebration of hands-on, interactive exhibits and activities. Event activities will include hands-on learning opportu
The Galveston
Bay Foundation will sponsor Bay Day. This event calls attention to
and celebrates Galveston Bay by providing fun activities for all ages,
increasing public awareness of the bay's
The Galveston Bay Foundation sponsored Bay Day. This event called attention to and celebrated Galveston Bay by providing fun activities for all ages, increasing public awareness of the bay’s value, resources, and diversity of uses.
Bay Day is a one-day celebration presented by the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and numerous community partners. It is a signature education event providing exposure to Galveston Bay for many area residents.
The purpose
of the study is the reduction or elimination of non-source point
pollution, floatables, and other litter entering the marina and Corpus
Christi Bay through several storm water outfalls located along the
seawall.
The TAS/ADA compliant observation deck will be approximately 600 square feet and directly attached to the facility and face Aransas Bay.
City of
Port Lavaca Port Commission will continue its efforts to revitalize
the bayfront peninsula area by targeting improvements to be constructed
The existing deteriorated timber walkway along the shoreline was dismantled and removed. The steel bulkhead was cut off above the mean tide level and a concrete cap walkway was installed. The ground behind the concrete cap was cut and shape
Galveston County constructed a multi-purpose trail at Bayshore Spillway Park, as well as place picnic structures, benches, trash receptacles, and educational/interpretive kiosks along the trail. Concrete is the preferred material to comply
The overall goal of the project is to reduce erosion by providing a natural vegetative wave barrier to absorb wave energy, use bluff shaping and planting grasses to reduce impact of waves and bluff retreat, create/restore habitat for wildlife and marin
The City of Baytown will protect and preserve a coastal natural resource area by sprigging a Spartina alterniflora salt marsh between a breakwater and the shoreline for additional erosion control.
Build a web application to deliver data for the updated Beach and Bay Access Guide, now called TxCoasts.com. From fishing and boat ramps to camping and BBQ - the Texas Coast provides a wealth of resources to all visitors.
The General Land Office will work with Texas A&M Conrad Blucher Institute to conduct beach profile surveys in accordance with the Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan.
Project will provide surveys of engineered beaches as required by the Beach Monitoring and Maintenance Plan.
Project to measure (cross-shore) beach profiles every two miles from Freeport, Texas to the geotextile tubes east of Rollover Pass on Bolivar Peninsula.
Shoreline change rates were calculated using the latest coast-wide airborne lidar data acquired in February 2012.
Project to purchase scientific and education equipment and supplies for the Discovery complex located on Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.
The Texas
Agricultural Experiment Station will conduct side-by-side comparisons
of different plant species to see which is most effective at minimizing
the effects of wave-induced erosion.