Texas Breeding Shorebird and Seabird Stewardship Project
Implementing Organization
State of Texas; US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$3,400,000
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
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
The project will protect breeding bird habitat and reduce human disturbance to nesting shorebirds and other bird species during the nesting season along the Texas coast. Stewardship activities will reduce the effects of human disturbance and predation on nest success and chick survival through the use of intervention techniques (e.g., temporary fencing, nest patrols, etc.), which will facilitate improved nest production (i.e., more fledglings). This project will include 1) project team development, 2) site selection and management, and 3) implementation of stewardship activities. Counties involved in this alternative will include, but may not be limited to, Galveston, Brazoria, Matagorda, Nueces, and Cameron Counties.
Contact
Luke Anthis(251) 517-8002
luke_anthis@fws.gov
Project Website
None
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