Coast lines: Can the loss of Texas coastal wetlands be halted...or reversed?

Date

1997

Authors

Allison, M.A.

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Publisher

Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University

Abstract

Since the mid-1950s, wetland loss has increased to an alarming rate due to subsidence; this subsidence has been induced by withdrawal of groundwater, oil, and gas. A wetland recreation or restoration project is underway in the Galveston Island State Park. By restoring 749 acres of degraded salt marsh, the loss of an important resource will be prevented and possibly reversed.

Description

p. 15-16

Keywords

degradation, salt marshes, wetland loss, wetlands, wetland creation, wetland restoration, subsidence, smooth cord grass (Spartina alterniflora), black needle rush (Juncus romerianus), marsh hay cord grass (Spartina patens)

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