Dredged Material Planning for Wetland Restoration
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; State of Texas
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,964,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
Targeted Resources
Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries
Project Description
The project will identify priority locations, develop up to 60% design work, and prepare permit application packages for Beneficial Use of Dredge Material (BUDM) for marsh restoration at eight sites along the Texas coast. This project will coordinate efforts to prioritize sites and produce guidelines to restore currently degrading intertidal habitats.
Contact
Jamie Schubert(409) 621-1248
jamie.schubert@noaa.gov
Project Website
None
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