The University of Texas at Austin determined the recent long-term rates of shoreline change along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline by comparing previously determined past shoreline positions with positions interpreted from recent suitable aerial photos.
Magnolia High School provided students practical experience in environmental science and chemistry as it relates to water quality management and produced a high school level curriculum for Environmental Science.
The University of Texas at Austin provided classroom instruction to approximately 700 students. Students learned the impacts of marine debris on the local environment.
The City of Corpus Christi constructed a viewing platform with an informational kiosk near the wetlands at the north end of Corpus Christi Beach and acquired 18 acres of wetlands west of S.H.181 along the east side of the Rincon Barge Canal.
Texas Sea Grant updated the Texas Public Access Inventory and enhanced the Texas General Land Office (TGLO) Beach and Bay Access Guide (BBAG).
Texas A&M University at Galveston completed Phase 1 of the Wetlands Study Center, which consists of parking lot construction, pavilion path/boardwalk and signage through the area.
The City of Corpus Christi completed an observation overlook, modification of walkways to become ADA compliant and native landscaping. The overlook includes an informational kiosk containing educational environmental protection information.
Texas A&M University installed three eco-friendly, WaterSmart demonstration landscapes in highly visible locations. Outreach was provided through a groundbreaking mentorship program.
The City of South Padre Island improved one easement near The Pearl Hotel by installing a 10-foot wide walkover from the existing retaining wall to the line of vegetation to benefit the public and protect the critical dune area.
