Category: BLOG

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 […]

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: […]

Thank You!

      Thank you for becoming a member or renewing your membership to the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation. We would not be able to continue our mission without your support! If you have not signed up to receive emails about our latest news, volunteer opportunities, or Coastal Issues Forums, please do so below! Get […]

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! […]

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 […]

June 2012: Global Climate Change: Predictions, Policy, and Planning

    This June Coastal Issues Forum (scheduled for June 4th) will address the state of the art in climate change data, models, and predictions. We will consider potential climate impacts at the global, regional, and local scales, with a particular focus on the Gulf region and the Coastal Bend. We will provide an update on […]

May 2012: Joint Erosion Planning & Long-Lining Offshore (2 Topics)

May’s forum will feature two topics. The first topic is the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County Joint Erosion Planning. Speakers will include Mr. Robert Payne, Mr. Greg Smith, and Mr. Fred McCutchon. The second topic will feature Bill Blome from the Pew Environmental Trust on Gulf Fishing, who will discuss Pew’s Gulf Surface […]

April 2012

    April’s forum featured speakers discussing the proposed Liquified Natural Gas facility by Cheniere Energy, Inc. Mr. Bill English spoke on behalf of the company. His presentation can be viewed here.   Speakers:   Bill English, Cheniere Energy, Inc. (TBD) (TBD)   Location: Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center, Room 1003 Agenda:  5:30 […]

CIF March 2012

    March’s Forum will feature speakers discussing the proposed plastic bag ordinance in Corpus Christi. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program.   Speakers:   Neil McQueen, Skip The Plastic Campaign Lawrence Mikolajczyk, Director, Solid Waste Operations Oscar Martinez, Assistant […]

CIF February 2012 – Eagle Ford Shale Activity

    Always FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC! This Coastal Issues Forum we discussed Eagle Ford Shale activity. A copy of the presentation by Mr. Arnold Ott, can be found here.   Speakers:  Arnold Ott, District Director for the Corpus Christi Region, Railroad Commission of Texas   Where: Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center, […]