Bahia Grande Channel F Hydrologic Restoration
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; State of Texas
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,500,000
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
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement
Targeted Resources
Wetlands/Marshes/Estuaries
Project Description
The Bahia Grande System is a federally protected 10,000-acre estuary and wetland complex consisting of three shallow water basins (i.e., Bahia Grande, Little Laguna Madre, and Laguna Larga). This project will enhance 800 acres of wetlands and shallow open waters by restoring freshwater flow from north of Highway 100 to Laguna Larga in the upper Bahia Grande System. This project’s primary activities include 1) final engineering design and solicitation for construction, 2) land grading and construction of a conveyance channel, and 3) monitoring. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Texas Trustee Implementation Group Final Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment #2: Restoration of Wetlands, Coastal, and Nearshore Habitats; Nutrient Reduction; Oysters; Sea Turtles; and Birds was released to the public in July 2022. Planning activities, which may include the authorization of funds will begin in 2024.
Contact
Jamie Schubert(409) 621-1248
jamie.schubert@noaa.gov
Project Website
None
For official trustee information regarding the Deepwater Horizon NRDA, including information regarding the NRDA process and the status of projects, see https://www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa.gov/