Mid-Upper Texas Coast Artificial Reef
Implementing Organization
State of Texas
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,919,765
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
An artificial reef site (Outer Continental Shelf Block High Island HI-A-424) located about 67 miles south-southeast of Galveston, Texas was created by sinking a 371-foot long ship named The Kraken in 2017. The ship is located within an 80-acre permitted reef site, in waters that are approximately 135 feet deep. The ship was cleaned of hazardous substances to meet United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) criteria and passed all required federal and state inspections, including EPA, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and United States Coast Guard (USCG). This Early Restoration project funded a portion of the costs to implement this project. Additional funds from donations to the TPWD Texas Artificial Reef Program were used to complete the project. 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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