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The Texas Gulf Coast provides a winter habitat for all waterfowl that are migrating south for the winter. Waterfowl Management and Conservation is vital in preserving and constructing duck habitat. The Texas coast provides many different waterways and the diversity of food sources. My major being Wildlife Management and Ecology, I was able to relate to this topic. Having a passion to hunt ducks has always been my number one. This webliography list all the management and conservation methods for waterfowl habitats along the Texas Coast.
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Texas Wetland Conservation for Waterfowl along the Texas Coast
The Texas Gulf Coast provides a winter habitat for all waterfowl that are migrating south for the winter. Waterfowl Management and Conservation is vital in preserving and constructing duck habitat. The Texas coast provides many different waterways and the diversity of food sources. My major being Wildlife Management and Ecology, I was able to relate to this topic. Having a passion to hunt ducks has always been my number one. This webliography list all the management and conservation methods for waterfowl habitats along the Texas Coast.
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Image Title: DU Habitat Projects in Texas
Title: Priority Bird Species and Habitats U.S. Gulf Coast
This site lists a variety of
waterfowl species and what is affecting their habitats in Texas wetland. “Mottled duck environments declines linked to
wetland drainage (TX)”.
Video Title: Texas Conservation Programs – 2013
Ducks Unlimited conservation
efforts are improving habitat throughout Texas. These programs benefit
waterfowl, other wildlife and people.
The video shows all the projects Ducks Unlimited has done for Texas in
2013.
Title: Meadows Foundation contributes to Waterfowl Habitat
Conservation along Texas Gulf Coast
This site
shows how the Meadows Foundation contributes to Ducks Unlimited projects in
Rosharon, Texas. “The
contribution from the Meadows Foundation will help us enhance wetlands and
uplands along the Texas Gulf Coast and conserve habitat used by wintering
blue-winged teal, northern pintails, gadwall, redheads, and white-fronted
geese.”
Title: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Coastal Program
This site
explains the importance of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to wetland
conservation in Texas. The Coastal Program has been the most effective tool for
delivering wildlife habitat restoration and protection on public and private
lands.
Blog Title: Running
A-Fowl of Conservation: 2012 Duck Stamp Highlights Need to Protect Wetlands
Video
Title: Status of Waterfowl 2014
In this
video the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service describes surveys that biologist recorded in Texas. The video shows all the
surveys that were beneficial to the restoration of waterfowl habitat.
Title: Oil Spill Settlement supports Waterfowl Habitat Conservation
This site shows how Oil companys contribute to waterfowl habitat conservation. After the Horizon oil spill in 2010, the oil companies are taking responsibility in damaging the Texas coastal habitat. The funds are going to Ducks Unlimited and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for waterfowl conservation.
Image Title: Waterfowl Management on Farmlands
Site Title: Agrilife Extensions Wildlife: Waterfowl
The site explains all the conservation methods and acts that were put on for Waterfowl conservation in Texas. It provides information on management methods one can perform on there own and also gives a table showing every aspect in manageing different waterfowl species.
Image: This electronic image shows wildlife biologist at the J.D. Murphee Wildlife Area on a airboat. The Airboat is a important aspect in waterfowl management on the J.D. Murphy WMA.
Site Title: Gulf Coast Joint Venture: Texas Mid- Coast Initiative
This site provides the initiative plans for the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Conserving the Gulf Coast habitat is critical for the NAWMP because the area provides important wetlands for wintering waterfowl sites.
Site: This site shows the contributes of the Natural Resource Conservation service towards waterfowl management along the Texas Coast. The NRCS are looking for landowners along the coast that are availble for waterfowl managment and that want to be involved with their program.
Site: This site provides a distinct list of goals for the Texas Coastal and Estuary Land Conservation Program Plan. The plan includes multiple steps that have to be taken and established of conservation priorities for land oppurtunities on the coast.
Video Title: Texas Gulf Coast Breakwater Projects at J.D. Murphee and Sargent- Matagorda
The video shows how multiple organizations are combining their skills to protect coastal wetlands. This project protects the coastal wetlands along the inter-coastal waterway by building rock levees along the banks of the inter-coastal.
Title: Wetland Conservation and Managment for the Texas Central Coast
This site focus's on Habitat Management for Mottled ducks on the Texas central coast. Conservation proffesionals are focusing on habitat management efforts that benefit breeding pairs, nesting females, and molting ducks.
This site shares Ducks Unlimited plan for the restoration of the Texas gulf coast. DU is seeking to raise 60 million in public funds to achieve their conservation goals on the gulf coast.
Podcast Title: Ducks Unlimited Successfully conserves Natural Habitats for Waterfowl
Author: Kym Bolado
This site explains the importance of habitat management that should be taken into account for Ducks in various waterways. Ducks Unlimited has a big role in the management effort on the Texas gulf coast; they strive to spread the importance on waterfowl flyways in Texas.
Blog Title: Upper Coast Wildlife Management Areas-Texas Parks and Wildlife
This Blog advertises a specific Wildlife Management area located on the Upper Texas Coast. Texas Parks and Wildlife does a great job by advertising waterfowl management through a popular social media site.
Title: Waterfowl Management on Agricultural Land in Southeast Texas
This site provides agricultural methods that are beneficial for Waterfowl Management. The article list food sources that are crucial for wildlife inhabitant. The site also gives us multiple management methods that should be taken for waterfowl agriculture.
