County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
University of Houston
Summary:
The University of Houston will measure the impacts of major storms on coastal erosion in the Texas Gulf Coast.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Summary:
Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi studied the spatial-temporal variation of submarine groundwater discharge and nutrient discharge rates and the main sources of freshwater inflow and nutrients to the Nueces Estuary.
County/Region:
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
Texas State University updated the inventory of off-system roadways, conducted outreach, developed an inventory and tracking process, and provided a formal submittal to NOAA and EPA for approval of management measures.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
Texas State University provided technical assistance related to the control of nonpoint source pollution from off-system roadways, urban development, and watershed planning in accordance with Section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas State University
Summary:
The General Land Office (GLO) provided technical assistance related to the control of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution from off-system roadways, urban development, and watershed planning in accordance with Section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
County/Region:
Coastwide
Project Partner/Recipient:
AECOM
Summary:
The Texas General Land Office developed the Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, which provides a framework for community, ecological, and infrastructure protection from coastal hazards, including short-term and long-term impacts.
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
Nueces River Authority
Summary:
Nueces River Authority will upgrade two existing wastewater treatment plants with new equipment and develop a Regional Plan Report utilizing the Regional Plant feasibility study and stakeholder input to meet future consumer needs.
County/Region:
Project Partner/Recipient:
Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Summary:
County/Region:
Nueces
Project Partner/Recipient:
City of Port Aransas
Summary:
The City of Port Aransas worked to reduce nonpoint source pollution into local waters, reduce flooding from improper drainage and high tides, and inform their citizens of the value of their coastal resources and their role in ensuring sound management.
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
The Artist Boat, Inc.
Summary:
The Artist Boat, Inc. providec education to students and teachers focusing on human activities and behaviors that impact water quality and quantity.
County/Region:
San Patricio
Project Partner/Recipient:
Beatriz Rivera
Summary:
This project will construct 1,500 linear feet of breakwaters for shoreline protection on the southwest side of Indian Point and restore approximately 670 square feet of sandy beach.
County/Region:
Nueces, San Patricio
Project Partner/Recipient:
Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA)
Summary:
This project continued restoration efforts around the Indian Point Marsh Area (IPMA) by exploring alternatives to design an erosion control structure with marsh restoration to combat the rapid land loss.
County/Region:
Nueces, San Patricio
Project Partner/Recipient:
NRDA
Summary:
This project completed additional shoreline protection by installing 1,800 linear feet of breakwaters at east Indian Point.
County/Region:
San Patricio
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas General Land Office
Summary:
This project completed an alternatives analysis and design phase to conduct wetland restoration at Indian Point.
County/Region:
Calhoun
Project Partner/Recipient:
Calhoun Port Authority
Summary:
County/Region:
Calhoun
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas General Land Office
Summary:
This project included engineering design, permitting & construction to repair Hurricane Harvey damage at Indianola Beach.
County/Region:
Project Partner/Recipient:
General Land Office
Summary:
County/Region:
Harris
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University
Summary:
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and their project partners designed and implemented stormwater wetland demonstration projects in various basin types and watersheds.
County/Region:
Galveston
Project Partner/Recipient:
Texas A&M University of Galveston (TAMUG)
Summary:
This project studied prototype seaweed bales to build dunes and looked at the effectiveness of the engineered dunes against erosion within Apffel Park in Galveston, TX