Landscape Scale Oyster Restoration in Galveston Bay
Implementing Organization
State of Texas
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$9,500,000
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
Species Restoration
Targeted Resources
Oysters/Reefs
Project Description
The project will restore approximately 50 acres of degraded subtidal and intertidal oyster reefs across the Galveston Bay system. The project will involve construction of a network of intertidal and subtidal reef complexes focusing on Trinity Bay and Upper -Galveston Bay. The network approach used will allow for increased oyster population sustainability and oyster habitat resiliency while maximizing the benefits to oyster fisheries through larval supply and transport. This project will include 1) site assessment, engineering & design, and permitting; 2) construction; and 3) monitoring.
Contact
Kimberly Biba(281) 534-0133
kimberly.biba@tpwd.texas.gov
Project Website
None
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