The model can be configured to model any river or stream reach for which suitable input data can be provided.
Adapt and individual-based simulation model
Projects
Recent and co-occurring invasive species in the Colorado Rive
Colorado River upstream of Austin
Conduct whole genome sequencing
San Antonio River main stem.
Fish Biodiversity Outlook for Texas
Entire East Texas Region with specific recommendations for individual NFCAs
Evaluate environmental gradients that regulate the presence and abundance of imperiled shiner specie
The focus area would be in tributaries of the Angelina River basin (e.g., Bayou Coco [31.47903, -94.75092] an Bayou La Nana[31.614532, -94.643068]).
Conduct passive monitoring of larval recruitment of American Eel through tidal passes
Project would focus on large tidal passes in the Sabine and Galveston Bay systems
Characterize lower Rio Grande fish assemblages and habitats
Rio Grande from Laredo to Eagle Pass (28.235525, -100.241488)
Increase base flows in the upper San Gabriel River watershe
North and South Forks of the San Gabriel River upstream of lake Georgetown, including small tributaries
Conduct historic data compilation, and develop long-term monitoring program
Project would focus on select tidal rivers and streams along the entire Texas coast where historic data exist.
Establish a demonstration project on the San Gabriel River
The entire length of Brushy Creek.
Perform synoptic survey of upper Sabine River fish
Sabine River upstream of Toledo Bend
Conduct geomorphic assessment
Lower Brazos River at 1093 near Simonton 29.671738, -96.021233
Conduct aerial surveys of priority riparian invasive plants
Entire NFCAs; reaches could be prioritized based on USDA occurrence history data
Conduct a synoptic survey of exotic fish communities in Buffalo Bayou watershed
Upstream of the confluence of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou including major tributaries; and upstream of Lake Houston in San Jacinto River basin. 29.9202, -95.1333
Assess potential aquatic conservation benefits of forest management, protection and restoration on TNC preserves
Numerous potential locations, including core study areas in Pecan Bayou (Red River), Village Creek, and Little Rocky Creek (Angelina River)
Paddlefish Reintroduction into the Big Cypress Bayou below Lake O the Pines
Big Cypress Bayou from Lake O the Pines through Caddo Lake
Characterize lower Rio Grande fish assemblages and habitats
Rio Grande from Laredo to Eagle Pass (28.235525, -100.241488)
Design, fabricate, and deploy eel ramp/trap
Dam on Colorado River in Bay City, TX (28.976968, -96.012300)
Assess potential aquatic conservation benefits of coastal prairie restoration
Numerous potential locations, including streams contributing to Galveston, Matagorda, and San Antonio Bays, and the lower Brazos and San Bernard rivers
Riparian Stewardship
The Guadalupe River and tributary creeks in Kerr, Kendall, ad Blanco Counties
Preservation of Recharge Land in Comal and Hays County Through Conservation Easements
Hays and Comal Counties
Protection of Spring-fed Guadalupe Tributary Creeks
Western Comal and Kendall Countries
Removal of low level dams and dilapidated water-crossing in middle/lower Plum Creek
Middle/lower Plum Creek