Matagorda Artificial Reef Project
Implementing Organization
State of Texas
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$3,252,398
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 created a new artificial reef site (Outer Continental Shelf Block Brazos BA-439) within Texas State waters in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 10 miles offshore of Matagorda County, Texas. The artificial reef was created within a 160-acre permitted area, through deployment of predesigned concrete pyramids onto sandy substrate at a water depth of 60 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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