Galveston Island Habitat Acquisition
Implementing Organization
State of Texas
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,120,000
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
Galveston Island, Texas is a barrier island that acts as protection for coastal wetland and nearshore habitat, and it supports a large number of bird species throughout the year by providing breeding and foraging grounds and migratory stopover habitat. This project will contribute to the conservation of approximately 142 acres of barrier island habitat on Galveston Island in perpetuity through a conservation easement.
Contact
Michael Cave(512) 239-4772
michael.cave@tceq.texas.gov
Project Website
None
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