At April’s Coastal Issues Forum we discussed Wildlife Diversity & Non-game Wildlife. This topic will was presented by Mr. John Davis, Wildlife Diversity Program Director for Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Ms. Evelyn Merz, Conservation Chair of the Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. See a copy of Ms. Merz’s presentation below for more details on this issues and how you can get involved.
Topic: Wildlife Diversity & Non-game Wildlife
When: Monday, April 8, 2013
Where: Del Mar College Center for Economic Development (3209 S. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX)
5:30 pm – Refreshments and Social
6:00 pm – Announcements and Introduction
6:05 pm – Presentations & Discussion
March 2013: Baffin Bay Water Quality and Fish Kills
At March’s Coastal Issues Forum we discussed water quality and biological productivity issues in Baffin Bay. Speakers included Mr. Jace Tunnell, with the < a href="http://cbbep.org/">Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, and Dr. Michael Wetz, PhD, with Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. The Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Kleberg County and Coastal Conservation Association Texas are working to identify issues, characterize problems and find solutions.
Copies of their presentations can be found at the Baffin Bay Group page, here: http://cbbep.org/projectsbaffinbay.html
Topic: Baffin Bay Water Quality Issues and the Baffin Bay Group
When: Monday, March 4, 2013
Where: Del Mar College Center for Economic Development (3209 S. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX)
5:30 pm – Refreshments and Social
6:00 pm – Announcements and Introduction
6:05 pm – Presentations & Discussion
February 2013: Port of Corpus Christi
February’s Coastal Issue Forum featured a presentation and update on the Port of Corpus Christi from Mr. Frank Brogan, Managing Director.
Topic: Port of Corpus Christi
Speaker: Mr. Frank Brogan, Managing Director.
When: Monday, February 11, 2013
Where: Del Mar College Center for Economic Development (3209 S. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX), Room 106.
Agenda:
6:00 pm – Refreshments and Social
6:15 pm – Announcements and Introductions
6:30 pm – Presentations & Discussions
CIF Archives 2013
February – Port of Corpus Christi
March – Water Quality and Biological Productivity Issues in Baffin Bay.
April – Wildlife Diversity & Non-game Wildlife
May – Mustang Island Geohazards Project
June – M&G Proposal
July – Veostalpine Presentation
September – City Water Department
October – Texas Water Development Board
November – Baffin Bay
November – Baffin Bay
December 2012: Regional Parkway Feasibility Study
December’s Coastal Issues Forum will be Monday, December 10th. We will be discussing the Regional Parkway Feasibility Study being conducted by the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the project if you missed one of the public meetings earlier this year.
Topic: Regional Parkway Feasibility Study
When: Monday, December 10, 2012
Where: Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center, Room 1003
Agenda:
6:00 pm – Refreshments and Social
6:15 pm – Announcements and Introductions
6:30 pm – Presentations & Discussions
November 2012: Oso Bay and Oso Creek Updates
Our next Coastal Issues Forum will be Monday, November 12, 2012 at 6:00 pm. We will be discussing Oso Bay and Oso Creek, including plans for the Oso Bay Learning Center and Wetland Preserve and the status of development along Oso Creek.
Topic: Oso Bay and Oso Creek
Where: Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center, Room 1003
Speakers Include:
Stacie Talbert, City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department
Art Norman, Oso Creek Park Adopt-a-Park Volunteer Coordinator
Agenda:
6:00 pm – Refreshments and Social
6:15 pm – Announcements and Introductions
6:30 pm – Presentations & Discussions
October 2012: Water Issues & Planning in Corpus Christi
Monday October 8, 2011
Topic: Water Issues & Planning in Corpus Christi
When: Monday, October 8, 2011
Where: Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center, Room 1003
Agenda:
5:30 pm – Refreshments and Social
6:00 pm – Announcements and Introductions
6:05 pm – Presentations & Discussions
Speakers will Include:
Mr. Ray Allen with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program on the progress of Senate Bill 3
Ms. Alyssa Burgin, with the Texas Drought Project on water issues facing our region
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September 2012: Bacteria Reduction Planning at Cole and Ropes Park
We’d like to invite you a special Coastal Issues Forum, Tuesday, September 11th. We will be discussing a bacteria reduction planning project here in Corpus Christi and are seeking to gather opinions and information from people who represent different stakeholders interests in the watershed area. We invite you to come and participate in this public process! Bring your concerns, questions and recommendations as the CARP Coordination Committee forms workgroups to help develop this planning effort.
WHO: Cole and Ropes Parks Bacteria Reduction Implementation Plan Coordination Committee (CARP)
WHEN: Tuesday, September 11 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center, Room 1003
Background and Goals
Data from the Texas Beach Watch Program show bacteria concentrations were higher than the criteria for protecting contact recreation activities, such as swimming or windsurfing, at Cole Park and Ropes Park beaches. The goal of this project is to reduce bacteria levels at the beaches in order to protect people who use the beaches for contact recreation.
Public Participation and the Implementation Plan
The Cole and Ropes Parks Bacteria Reduction Implementation Plan Coordination Committee (CARP) is a community elected group that will be drafting an Implementation Plan – a public plan to reduce bacteria levels at Cole and Ropes Parks. This committee is in the process of forming workgroups to begin planning efforts and we need your help!
August 2012: Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project
At our August Coastal Issues Forum, Monday August 13th, we discussed issues around the Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project. This project has initiated the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process for a proposed natural gas liquefaction terminal. Bill English, of Cheniere Energy, Inc., was on hand to discuss this issue and answer questions.
Topic: Corpus Chisti Liquefaction Project
When: Monday August 13th, at 5:30 PM
Where: Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center, Room 1003
Guest Speaker: Bill English, Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Agenda:
5:30 pm – Refreshments and Social
6:00 pm – Announcements and Introductions
6:10 pm – Presentations & Discussions