Project Description
Conduct a yearly nekton survey in the restored Mission Reach segment of the San Antonio River to monitor species diversity and abundance. This area is home to a successful Guadalupe Bass reintroduction effort and this project allows for routine monitoring of this population.
Conservation Area
Guadalupe and San Antonio Rivers Native Fish Conservation AreaNFCA Objectives
- Conduct monitoring to evaluate, adapt and refine conservation actions
- Develop conservation demonstration areas
Project Hierarchy: Low (i.e., important project, but not urgent; considered a wish-list item)
Estimated Cost Range: $50,000-$100,000
Project Submitted By: Shaun Donovan, San Antonio River Authority
Suggested Contact: Chris Vaughn and Shaun Donovan
Better understanding of the ecological succession process in this restored stretch of river. Provides opportunity to monitor and collect genetic samples for reintroduced Guadalupe Bass population.
TPWD, University of Texas at San Antonio