Conservation

The Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act of 2016

CCA Texas
As recreational fishermen, we need to pay special attention to the recently signed bill by President Obama, the Outdoor Recreation...

Advocacy and Education – Key Components to Conservation

John Blaha
CCA Texas New Advocacy Director's Position The mission and object of Coastal Conservation Association states: The purpose of CCA is...

2016 in Review

John Blaha
It's hard to believe but 2016 is coming to a close and it has been another successful year for CCA...

Volunteers Participate in Marsh Grass Planting

John Blaha
Volunteers comprised of CCA-Texas staff and members, along with volunteers from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Dickinson office and NRG's...

Dickinson Bayou Marsh Restoration Yields Immediate Benefit

John Blaha
Coastal wetland loss from both natural and human-induced causes is significant in Texas. Since the early-1930s, up to 50% or...

Partnerships and Grass Roots Make Habitat Creation Possible

CCA Texas
Successful coastal habitat restoration and creation projects are more times than not the result of strong partnerships and local grassroots...

St. Charles Bay – Oyster Reef Creation and Shoreline Stabilization

John Blaha
Habitat restoration and creation is an important piece in the continuing efforts of CCA Texas to ensure that Texas's coastal...

Port O’Connor Nearshore Reefing Site Receives $1M Initial Funding

John Blaha
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation announced June 2, 2016 the creation of a new artificial reef to be placed...

Open for Business: Cedar Bayou Surpassing All Expectations

Quentin Hall, M.S. and Greg Stunz, Ph.D.
In the nearly two years since being reopened, Cedar Bayou has reclaimed its hallowed reputation in hearts of Coastal Bend...

What Can You Do For The Resource?

John Blaha
I am often asked, "How can I help CCAwhat volunteer opportunities are available?"When responding to these questions earlier in my...

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Factors Influencing Winter Trout Patterns

More Shucks for Your Bucks: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Oyster Restoration Strategies

Riding Out the Shift: From October’s High Tides to the Promise of Cold Fronts