This $909,800 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Estuary Program (CFDA 66.456) will enable the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. (CBBEP) to implement eight projects that support the organization's Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The key activities to be delivered include wetlands enhancement, hike and bike trail construction, shoreline and habitat protection, water quality monitoring, wastewater treatment plant assessments, colonial waterbird nesting habitat restoration, accessibility infrastructure improvements, and a rainwater harvesting demonstration project. Through these efforts, CBBEP aims to improve water quality, protect natural habitats and living resources, and support sustainable human uses in the Coastal Bend region of Texas. Relevant sub-recipients for various project components include Aransas First, Agua Dulce, and the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railroad Depot. The award period runs from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2029.
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