Enhancing migratory shorebird habitat through private lands conservation planning on the texas coast

This $272,327 Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) supports the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. (CBBEP) in enhancing migratory shorebird habitat through private lands conservation planning on the Texas coast. The project aims to implement comprehensive conservation initiatives that protect natural habitats while supporting sustainable human interactions with coastal environments. Key activities include shoreline protection efforts, habitat restoration, and development of climate change adaptation plans. CBBEP will collaborate with sub-recipients such as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and University of Texas at Austin to deliver this 26-month project, which commenced on August 2, 2024 and is scheduled for completion by October 15, 2026.