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Glveston Bay Foundation evaluated the water quality and storage characteristics of freshwater wetlands within the Galveston Bay watershed.
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Water Quality Protection and Storage Characteristics of Freshwater Wetlands in the Galveston Bay Watershed
Willacy County Youth Coastal Adventures
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Texas Floating Classroom (TFC) partnered with four independent school districts in Willacy County to allow over 2,700 elementary, middle, and high school students to participate in the Willacy County Youth Coastal Adventures Program.
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Urban Wetland Education and Restoration Project
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The Texas Cooperative Extension provided information on NPS pollution, water quality and the function and value of wetlands for water quality of Galveston Bay, and on-the-ground restoration of fresh/brackish wetland habitat to students.
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Walter Hall Park Restroom Renovations
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Galveston County expanded the Walter Hall Park restroom facility, which is connected to the city's sewer system.
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Wetlands Study Center - Education Enhancement (Phase III)
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Texas A&M University at Galveston enhanced the learning process at the Wetlands Study Center by purchasing microscopes, computers, digital environmental probes, monitoring systems, and laboratory supplies in the wetlands center .
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Village of Surfside Shoreline Stabilization Feasibility Study
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Tidal Streams Use Attainability Analyses
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department maintained and improved water quality.
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South Padre Island Dune Restoration
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The South Padre Island dune restoration project addressed the need to provide safer public access from coastal hazards presented along the gulf Coast.
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Sea Island Circle Beach Access Amenity Improvements
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The City of South Padre Island added amenities to the Sea Island Circle Public Beach Access, including public restrooms, changing rooms, and a rinse station.
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Texas Coastal Nutrient Input Repository - Phase I Lavaca Bay
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The Texas Water Resources Institute at Texas A&M AgriLife Research produced a centralized portal of modeled surface-water nutrient loads entering Lavaca Bay.