Coast

Powderhorn Ranch Geoenvironmental Atlas: Geology, Wetlands, and Coastal Hazards

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The University of Texas - Bureau of Economic Geology created a geoenvironmental atlas for Powderhorn Ranch. The atlas highlights the geologic, geomorphic and wetland features, coastal hazards and natural history unique to the ranch.

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The University of Texas at Austin - Bureau of Economic Geology
Jeffrey G Paine

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San Benito Wetlands Project - Phase II

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Texas A&M University extended the pipeline to the highest cell to utilize the remaining ten cells in the treatment of wastewater, remove invasive plant species, and establish native wetland vegetation to attract resident and migratory birds.

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Texas A&M University
Jaime Flores

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Restaurants to Reefs: Galveston Bay Oyster Shell Recycling Program

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Galveston Bay Foundation continuef to refine and expand the program through new partnerships, create new ways to collect shell and expand outreach to specific audiences tailored to the style and needs of each participating restaurant.

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Port Neches River Front Enhancement Clean Up Project (Phase I) $55K moved from 306Admin Budget

Pesticide loading and sediment accumulation in Baffin Bay: Addressing an important stakeholder concern regarding the bay’s health

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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi integrated pesticide sampling into existing routines. Samples collected were analyzed for concentrations of legacy and current-use pesticides in Baffin Bay water, sediment and dwarf surf clam tissues.

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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Jeremy L Conkle

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Jeremy L Conkle

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