Nature-Based Solutions Case Study

Galveston Beach Nourishment at 61st Street

State/Territory: Texas

Dredged material was used to nourish the beach at 61st Street on Galveston Island, TX. This project increases recreational opportunities on the beaches and increases tourism to Galveston and nearby Houston, TX. This project is part of a long-term strategy to provide storm protection, increase property value, and reduce erosion. This project used local sediment from nearby channels, making this project ecologically responsible and historically correct. Partners on this project included the Galveston Park Board of Trustees, the Texas General Land Office, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Coastal Habitats

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Beach Nourishment

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Enhance Property Values

Provide Protection from Storms

Provide Recreational Opportunities

Reduce Erosion

Support Tourism

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Case study originally found at: https://issuu.com/poweroferdc/docs/_atlasv1_erdc-el_sr-18-8_ebook_file/s/42043725