Construction and Development of Padre Balli/Briscoe King Pavilion and Packery Channel Oakmotte Stand
County/Region:
Nueces
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Nueces County
Summary:
Nueces County constructed a dune walkover in Padre Balli Park and a bird observation facility within Packery Channel Park.
County/Region:
Upper Coast
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Summary:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department created an artificial reef habitat at the Big Man's Nearshore Reef Site (Big Man’s), a 160-acre, fully permitted site.
County/Region:
Upper Coast
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Summary:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department deployed substantial amounts of artificial reef habitat at the Sabine Reef.
County/Region:
Lower Coast
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Summary:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) created an artificial reef habitat at the Rio Grande Valley Reef Site, which is the largest site within the TPWD Artificial Reef Program, spanning 1,650 acres.
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General Land Office
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Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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Cameron
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Cameron County
Summary:
Cameron County constructed cabanas with electricity and plumbing to provide visitors inexpensive lodging for periods up to two weeks.
County/Region:
Kleberg
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County of Kleberg(2)
Summary:
The County of Kleberg constructed an erosion response structure at Kaufer-Hubert Memorial Park in Loyola Beach.
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County/Region:
Cameron
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Summary:
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
City of Corpus Christi
Summary:
The City of Corpus Christi constructed an observation overlook, modification of walkways to become ADA compliant and native landscaping at Falcon Park.
County/Region:
Cameron
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Summary:
Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi investigated whether Padre Island is likely to become breached based on geological and stratigraphic features within the island.
County/Region:
Matagorda
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University
Summary:
Texas Water Resources Institute continued stakeholder engagement, expanded educational programs, and assessed water quality data in Tres Palacios Creek with the goal of meeting established water quality standards.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Summary:
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (GOMA) strengthened GOMA's operational capacity through coordination and support and strengthen relationships with new and established stakeholders.
County/Region:
Aransas
Project Partner/Recipient:
Aransas County
Summary:
Aransas County will 1) complete due diligence of the proposed property, and 2) purchase the 973-acre Copano Cove Ranch property for the purposes of habitat and wildlife preservation, stormwater/flood management, and public access.
County/Region:
Jefferson
Project Partner/Recipient:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Summary:
This project further prevented shoreline erosion and restored deteriorated shorelines by slowing down the erosion by planting cordgrass.
County/Region:
Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jefferson, Orange
Project Partner/Recipient:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Summary:
This project provided a feasibility study to construct measures needed to provide storm surge and erosion protection.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Corpus Christi Beach Association
Summary:
Corpus Christi Beach Association developed a series of action items with an implementation plan to revitalize and improve public access to the beach in the Corpus Christi area.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
City of Corpus Christi
Summary:
The City of Corpus Christi constructed a 4,300 foot long and 10 foot wide boardwalk, which connects businesses and tourist attractions on Corpus Christi Beach.