Freeport Artificial Reef Project
Implementing Organization
State of Texas
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$2,155,365
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Recreational Use
Project Actions
Engineering and/or Construction
Targeted Resources
Recreational Resources
Project Description
This project increased the amount of reef material in a currently permitted artificial reef site (Outer Continental Shelf Block Brazos BA-336), the George Vancouver (Liberty Ship) Artificial Reef, located within Texas State waters in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately six miles from Freeport, Texas. Prior to completion of this project, the current reef site was permitted for 160 acres, but only had materials in 40 acres. The project placed predesigned concrete pyramids in the remaining portions of the 160-acre permitted area onto sandy substrate at a water depth of 55 feet. This project has successfully enhanced recreational fishing and diving opportunities.
Contact
Angela Schrift(512) 389-8755
angela.schrift@tpwd.texas.gov
Project Website
None
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