Habitat development field investigations Bolivar Peninsula, marsh and upland habitat development site, Galveston Bay, Texas. Summary report.

Date

1978

Authors

Allen, H.H.
Clairain, E.J., Jr.
Diaz, R.J.
Ford, A.W.
Hunt, L.J.
Wells, B.R.

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Abstract

A 2.5 year field investigation was conducted at Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Bay, Texas, to test the feasibility and impact of developing marsh and upland habitats on dredged material. This report summarizes baseline information derived before habitat development operations and results of postdevelopment operations.

Description

75 p.

Keywords

marshes, vegetation cover, aquatic plants, dredge spoil, habitat improvement, plant utilization, environmental impact

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