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Galveston County enhanced existing recreational services and added a valuable educational component to the park by adding additional connection trails and signage to the park.
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Fort Travis Park Trails - Phase III
Isla Blanca County Park Additional Restrooms and Walkover for Restroom Accessibility
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Cameron County constructed new restroom facilities and a walkover for accessibility.
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Galveston Bay Grass Carp Control Study
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Galveston Bay Foundation reviewed and assessed methods for controlling grass carp (Ctennopharyngodon idella) populations to reduce damage to Galveston Bay wetlands.
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Geohazards Mapping of South Padre Island
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Texas a&m University- Corpus Christi developed a geohazards map of South Padre Island.
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Impact of Devegetation and Dune Migration on the Texas Barrier Islands
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The University of Texas studied the relationship between the composition and vigor of native vegetation and rates of dune migration on the barrier islands and mapped the risk of dune migration in various areas on Padre Island.
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University of Texas - Pan American
James R. Langabeer
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Maximizing the ecological value of coastal wetland restoration: comparisons among restoration techniques
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Texas A&M University at Galveston studied the effectiveness of different wetland restoration techniques to allow better management of this valuable coastal natural resource.
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Henderson Street Nature Preserve
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Aransas County removed 1.50 acres of scrub brush understory, planted native vegation for stable freshwater infiltration, installed a 1,500-foot crushed limestone trail, and constructed 5,040 square feet of permeable parking area.
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Gulf Boulevard Beach Access Improvements
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The City of South Padre Island developed a design for the right of way (ROW) on Gulf Blvd. and completed enhancements to maximize the parking space available while providing better safety measures for the public.
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Galveston Island Tidal Deltas Natural Areas Protection Plan (98-025)
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The City of Galveston improved nature trails and visitor access, prevented vehicular damage, increased the law enforcement patrol, and improved waterbird nesting habitat at the two remaining natural tidal deltas on Galveston Island.
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Exploration Green Public Access Development and Ecosystem Restoration, Phase 3
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The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) continued developing Exploration Green, a 200-acre stormwater detention, natural conservation and recreation area in the Bay Area of Houston.