Coast
McFaddin Beach Ridge Restoration - Weeks Marine
DNA Bacteria Fingerprinting
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The Center for Progressive Studies and Culture, Inc. performed a pilot field project in the Oso Bay/Oso Creek system of south Texas. Five sites will be sampled quarterly, with two additional collections after rainfall events.
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Assessing Changes in Natural and Restored Dunes on Upper and Central Texas
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University of Houston will continue to monitor the impact of major storms on Texas barrier islands and (2) assess different dune restoration techniques.
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Assessment & Data Collection to Enhance Permitting, Leasing, and Monitoring for Coastal Activities
Captain Crab Clean Beach Media & Education Campaign
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Valley Proud Environmental Council continued the Captain Crab Clean Beach Media/Education Campaign by making Captain Crab coloring page/placemats to combat beach litter and educate the public about the environmental and legal consequences of littering.
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Port Aransas Park Enhancement Project
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Nueces County installed a well to maintain constant water levels in the wetland.
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Primer on Urban Growth
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Texas Cooperative Extension finalized an introductory booklet on urban growth issues.
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Monitoring Design Criteria and Biological Indicators for Seagrass Monitoring in the CBBEP Study Area - Final Phase
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Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program conducted a study to determine the critical physical and chemical environmental factors necessary for the restoration of seagrass beds in the lower Texas coast.
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Oyster Reef Mapping in Lavaca Bay - Phase I (TPWD)
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hired a staff person to provide support to the mapping project.
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Oyster Reef Mapping in Lavaca Bay - Phase I (TAMUG)
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Texas A&M University at Galveston purchased a boat, outfited it, and begin mapping oyster reefs in Lavaca Bay using a side-scan sonar and sub-bottom profiler.