Inventory of point and non-point source discharges impacting water quality

Project Description

Conduct an inventory of point and non-point source discharges impacting water quality in the upper Brazos River (above PK); prioritize discharges of highest concern to listed shiners and develop recommended management actions to address or otherwise ameliorate those impacts.

Conservation Area

Brazos

NFCA Objectives

Project Hierarchy: 1
Estimated Cost Range: ~$1000 - $50,000
Project Submitted By: Erik Orsak
Suggested Contact: Erik Orsak

Improved water quality to maintain healthy ecosystem in support of shiners

United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Academia, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, others

possibly Section 6 grant or USGS Science Support Partnership funding

Project Status

  • Suggested
  • Ongoing
  • Completed

Project Location

Brazos River upstream of PK lake that is designated critical habitat for shiners