Brays Bayou Wetland Creation Project
Date
2003
Authors
Sipocz, Marissa G.
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Publisher
Galveston Bay Estuary Program
Abstract
Wetland restoration in Galveston Bay has been primarily limited to salt marsh, dominated by Spartina alterniflora. The Brays Bayou Urban Wetland Restoration project will create 3.5 acres of freshwater wetlands to treat local stormwater runoff, and will include a freshwater tidal marsh. This last type of tidal wetland has been so greatly impacted in Galveston Bay that existing remnant sites are scarce and are usually dominated by exotic species.
Description
pg. 147
Keywords
water quality, habitat, ecology, watershed management, brays bayou, wetland restoration, wetland creation, salt marsh, spartina alterniflora, freshwater wetlands, stormwater runoff, freshwater tidal marsh, flood control, education