Even though anahuac nwr is now celebrating its 50th year as a national wildlife refuge, we still have much to learn about its value to wildlife resources on a global scale. Appendix a plan formulation supporting documentation. Mcfaddin and texas point national wildlife refuges, port arthur, texas. It encloses a bay behind a barrier island at the gulf of mexico. United states department of the interior texas general land office. Mcfaddin national wildlife refuge tides updated daily. Evaluating inverted siphons as a means of mitigating salinity intrusion in the keith lakesalt bayou system, jefferson county, texas a report submitted to the u. Federal register texas chenier plain national wildlife. Texas at a glance anahuac national wildlife refuge coastal. The mcfaddin national wildlife refuge, located on the upper texas coast. Mcfaddin national wildlife refuge hunting regulations 20192020. Welcome to the mcfaddin and texas point nwrs, located on the upper texas coast. Three trapping arrays were established within each study site.
Army engineer district, galveston 2000 fort point road. During this season, anahuac, mcfaddin, texas point and moody refuges host birds that are traveling over great distances and find shelter in our area. Earnest cranwelge texas point nwr refuge manager p. Mcfaddin and texas points national wildlife refuges forest trail.
Rockportfulton is a state of mind as much as it is a place. Texas chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex, chambers, jefferson, and. Texas chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex, chambers, jefferson, and galveston counties, tx, 6372163723 e825496 download as pdf. The refuge complex protects over 105,000 acres of estuarine and palustrine. The texas beach watch program will analyze data for correlation between environmental factors and water quality results to determine the feasibility of predictive models. Texas point national wildlife refuge the handbook of. Vincent nwr ten thousand islands nwr texas point nwr trinity river nwr nhp national historical park nme national memorial np. Mcfaddin nwr texas point nwr anuhuac nwr through another colleague proximity to the spill. A relatively new visitors center in anahuac covers several of the area refuges, including mcfaddin, texas point, anahuac and moody. Over 100,000 acres of this was already protected in the texas chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex which includes anahuac, mcfaddin, texas point and moody national wildlife refuges. We love it here on the texas gulf coast and want you to know and love it too. The mcfaddin and texas point national wildlife refuges are located in proximity in southern.
Use the pdf linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. Chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex which includes anahuac, mcfaddin, texas. Wetland sites to visit upper gulf coast texas coastal. A beach renourishment project at mcfaddin national wildlife refuge in jefferson county, texas, which rebuilt a threemile stretch of dunes, withstood the pounding of tropical storm cindy about a month after it was finished in may and then the howling force of hurricane harvey in late august. Application of the sealevel affecting marshes model slamm 6 to texas point nwr methods and data sources. Mcfaddin and texas point national wildlife refuges port. The chenier plain nwr complex is located along the texas gulf coast between the city of houston and state of louisiana and comprised of anahuac, mcfaddin, texas point, and moody nwrs. Both mcfaddin andtexas point nwrs, are adjacent to the gulf of mexico. Application of the sealevel affecting marshes model slamm 6. Anahuac national wildlife refuge 2020 all you need to. For all sensitive areas and access points for mcfaddin nwr refer to figures 1521. Even though anahuac nwr is now celebrating its 50th year as a national wildlife refuge, we still have much to learn about its. Murphree wma, anahuac nwr, richland creek wma, keechi creek wma, mcfaddin nwr, north toledo bend wma, justin hurst peach point wma, mad island wma, gus engeling wma, guadalupe delta wma, alazan bayou wma, white oak creek wma, big lake bottom wma, and gene howe wma. T r i i t y r i v e r t r i n i t y r i v e r n e c h e s r i v e r m ud cr.
Some small sites are not shown, especially in urban areas. Mcfaddin, and texas point refuges for the 15 years following publication of the final ccp. Master of science applied geography, may 2016, 104 pp. Unfortunate circumstances prevented the interior of texas point nwr from being covered, and the northeast corner of mcfaddin nwr from being other than from clam lake road, but likely this will significantly impact only the numbers of some common water birds such as greenwinged teal, gadwall and american coots. The texas beach watch program is designed to support the intended use of results through the compilation of water quality data. These projects will also improve public access for hunting, fishing and wildlife observation through safe, accessible structures that can withstand increasing use by the public and better weather future storms. Beaches and lakes around victoria victoria, tx aarp in your city. Most hunting opportunities are in wetlands along bayous that cut through ancient. The mcfaddin national wildlife refuge is located on the upper texas coast near sabine pass. Is this one of the best places or activities to watch the sunrise.
Texas point national wildlife refuge and sabine woods is a birding adventure located in or near sabine pass, tx. From the intersection of us 69 and texas 73 in the northern part of port arthur, proceed west along texas 73 towards winnie about 3 miles. The two refuges supply important feeding and resting habitat for migrating and wintering populations of waterfowl. This study of texas point nwr was derived from a previously conducted project of the nature conservancy to analyze the coastal portion of jefferson county, texas clough and larson 2011. These projects will also improve public access for hunting, fishing and wildlife observation through safe, accessible. Mx96401704 submitted march 2009 dharhas pothina and carla g. Mcfaddin nwr texas point nwr rusk tyler jasper h oust n hardin newton shelby polk panola anderson cherokee jefferson angeli smith sabine nacogdoches orange trinity sanb augustine henderson lake tyler c a t f i s h c r. The purpose of the refuge is to preserve the natural value of the land and meet as many refuge objectives as funds permit. The mcfaddin and texas point national wildlife refuges are located in proximity in southern jefferson county on the upper texas coast at sabine pass. Refuge management alternative d, as we described in the final eis, is the foundation for the ccp. For all sensitive areas and access points for mcfaddin nwr refer to figures 15 21. Texas chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex t his collection of national wildlife refuges includes anahuac, mcfaddin, texas point, and moody. Anahuac, mcfaddin, and texas point national wildlife refuges.
The upper texas gulf coast has historically been the core of mottled duck habitat in texas. Mcfaddin national wildlife refuge tide times, tx willyweather. This ecosystem is approximately 9,000 acres in size within a chenier plain landscape that includes freshwater to estuarine marsh, coastal grasslands, tidal flats, creeks and basins and associated aquatic vegetation. Established in 1980 and 1979, respectively, the 55,000 acre mcfaddin nwr consists of the largest remaining freshwater marsh on the texas coast and. Essentially nonmigratory birds, mottled ducks live yearround in fresh, intermediate, and brackish marshes, including those found on the texas point national wildlife refuge. The 8,952acre preserve was purchased in 1979 with proceeds generated from the sales of texas parks and wildlife departments duck stamps. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. This document has been published in the federal register. Take the left exit and proceed along texas 82 south about 1. Mcfaddin and texas point national wildlife refuges are two of the 540 refuges that comprise the national wildlife refuge system, a national network of lands and waters set aside for the benefit of wildlife, and you. Well repair, replace and strengthen wetland management infrastructure damaged by hurricane harvey on mcfaddin, texas point and anahuac nwrs. Environmental protection agency gulf of mexico program grant no. Hunter access points via boat are at boat ramps located at. They typically nest in cordgrass on the dryer areas and use adjacent wetlands for raising their broods.
Mcfaddin, much the larger one, located at around, has a total area of 58,861. This refuge was acquired as a migration and wintering area for ducks and geese. At this park, you can camp, go birding and beach combing, paddle in a canoe or kayak, swim, fish, hunt in season and walk. Mcfaddin nwr mississippi sandhill crane nwr moody nwr national key deer refuge passage key nwr. Texas asbpa chapter 2017 texas state legislative agenda 5. Texas point national wildlife refuge, a texas national.
Texas chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex, chambers, jefferson, and galveston counties, tx, consisting of moody national wildlife refuge, anahuac national wildlife refuge, mcfaddin national wildlife refuge, and texas point national wildlife refuge. Fws prefers manual removal sorbents, shovels, rakes, etc. Mottled ducks are tied to coastal habitats their entire life. The public can get information and learn about the mcfaddin, anahuac and texas point national wildlife refuges at the texas. Murphree wildlife management area wma to texas point national wildlife refuge nwr. Learn more about how your national wildlife refuge is being managed. Anahuac national wildlife refuge coastal marsh acquisition. Texas point national wildlife refuge hunting regulations 20192020. The san bernard national wildlife refuge is a 45,730acre 185. Texas chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex. Texas point national wildlife refuge is on state highway 87 just west of sabine pass in jefferson county.
Army engineer research and development center 3909 halls ferry road vicksburg, ms 391806199 final report approved for public release. Hurricane storm surge sedimentation on the mcfaddin national wildlife refuge, texas. The lower rio grande valley national wildlife refuge lrgvnwr was established on. Enjoy wildliferelated recreation, including fishing. The mcfaddin and texas point national wildlife refuges. Evaluating inverted siphons as a means of mitigating salinity. Established in 1980 and 1979, respectively, the 55,000 acre mcfaddin nwr consists of the largest remaining freshwater marsh on the texas coast and thousands of acres of intermediate to brackish marsh, while neighboring texas point nwr encompasses 8,900 acres of fresh to salt marsh with some wooded uplands and prairie ridges. Although noaa considers it highly unlikely that oil will reach the coast, projects in texas appear to have the closest proximity to the incident. The refuge is an important home for wintering populations of migratory waterfowl. Texas at a glance anahuac national wildlife refuge. Fourteen sediment cores were collected along a transect extending from 90 to 1230 meters inland from the gulf coast. Biologists at the mcfaddin national wildlife refuge have been. Continued loss of the beach ridge along mcfaddin nwr has increased salt water intrusion which led to dieback of the. Complex manager kelly mcdowell office 9567847591 x7591 cell 9565663664.
Mcfaddin national wildlife refuge topo map in jefferson. Texaslouisiana coastal marshes due to loss of longshore sediment transportation particularly in areas near the texas point national wildlife refuge nwr and from the clam lake road area to high island in the mcfaddin nwr area restoration of marshes along the gulf intracoastal waterway giww damaged by. Highlights and a look forward presented by lorrie council, p. Mottled duck anas fulvigula movements in the texas. Empirical and modeled observations of oil movement to date indicate the direction of oil movement is to the northnorthwest toward texas. The south texas nwrc consists of three nwrs, lower rio grande valley nwr, laguna atascosa nwr and santa ana nwr. Anahuac nwr trinity river nwr mcfaddin nwr texas point nwr these 14 refuges welcomed 1. The national wildlife refuge system improvement act of 1997 16. Tod adams texas state single point of contact state insurance. Continuous clay berm at the mcfaddin nwr in jefferson county.
Jun 07, 2006 indicate the direction of oil movement is to the northnorthwest toward texas. Located on the coast, sea rim state park borders mcfaddin national wildlife refuge. At the far southeast corner of texas lies a remote and unique coastal park. Characteristics of ponds used by breeding mottled ducks on.
National wildlife refuge abbreviations some small sites are not shown, especially in urban areas. North texas sediment budget sabine pass to san luis pass andrew morang coastal and hydraulics laboratory u. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is port arthur ap beaumont which is approximately 21 miles away and has an elevation of 16 feet 16 feet higher than mcfaddin national wildlife refuge. Anahuac national wildlife refuge contains 11,553 acres of coastal marshland. Mcfaddin nwr was established in 1980 and is 58,861 acres. Texas point nwr encompasses approximately 9,000 acres in southeastern jefferson county. At its farthest point the pipeline will stretch approximately 8 miles, requiring a.
Texas point national wildlife refuge provides opportunities to enjoy the. D murfee wma is about 9 km inland and lies on either side of the ship channel. Texas chenier plain national wildlife refuge complex t. Texas point national wildlife refuge t he centerpiece of the texas point national wildlife refuge is the milelong cattlewalk, an out and back trail that leads into the heart of the fresh and salt marsh.
This complex of refuges includes some of the most important bird habitat on the gulf coast, suitable for a wide range of. Mcfaddin and texas point national wildlife refuges wikipedia. Additionally, our initial preference is that the potential projects are located between galveston and the txla border. Detailed forecast tide charts and tables with past and future low and high tide times mcfaddin national wildlife refuge tide times, tx willyweather. Stormsurgedeposited sediment beds were identified by texture, organic. Mcfaddin nwr camp bullis texas point nwr attwater prairie chicken nwr. The usfws southwest region has 4 national wildlife refuge complexes nwrc consisting. United states department of the interior texas general land. The 8,900 acres of texas point are an important feeding and resting habitat for migrating waterfowl. Santa ana is located more inland and we do not anticipate any clean up for that area, therefore they will not be included in this document. Established in 1980 and 1979, respectively, the 55,000 acre mcfaddin nwr consists of the largest remaining freshwater marsh on the texas coast and thousands of acres of intermediate to brackish marsh.
Texas point national wildlife refuge and sabine woods. Over 100,000 acres of this is already protected in the texas. Evaluating inverted siphons as a means of mitigating. The 55,000 acre mcfaddin national wildlife refuge consists of the largest remaining freshwater marsh on the texas coast and thousands of acres of intermediate to brackish marsh. Sabine woods formerly known as grims woods is a bird sanctuary owned by the texas ornithological society. The good news is that youre rewarded with a chain of wildlife sanctuaries that includes texas point national wildlife refuge, sabine woods sanctuary and sea rim state park. While mcfaddin nwr is managed principally for the benefit of duck hunters, there.
Hours mcfaddin and texas point nwrs are open daily from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Mcfaddin nwr camp bullis texas point nwr attwater prairie chicken nwr ellington afb anahuac nwr randolph afb moody national wildlife refuge fort sam houston laughlin afb lackland afb brooks afb brazoria national wildlife refuge lake texana san bernard nwr big boggy nwr choke canyon reservoir chase field nas closed aransas nwr corpus christi. The mcfaddin national wildlife refuge, located on the upper texas coast, supply important feeding and resting habitat for migrating populations of waterfowl. Sabine woods ownership greater port arthur chamber of. Waterfowl hunting has a deep history and tradition. Mottled duck anas fulvigula movements in the texas chenier plain region. The south texas nwrc consists of three nwr s, lower rio grande valley nwr, laguna. A 30,000acre wildlife refuge located near high island, texas.
Request a few more visitor guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail. Mcfaddin beach is a 32kilometer long stretch of sandy beach in jefferson county on the upper texas gulf coast, extending from high island on the west to sea rim state park on the east. These coastal refuges harbor much of the coastal migratory bird habitat along the upper texas coast. The mottled duck is a southern species that spends its entire life cycle in coastal prairies and adjacent marshes and is entirely dependent on the coastal habitats along the gulf of mexico. The staff at the mcfaddin national wildlife refuge focuses on protecting and enhancing this coastal landscape for the benefit of native plants and wildlife. T he centerpiece of the texas point national wildlife refuge is the milelong cattlewalk. The texas coastal erosion response program in 2007. Murphree, lower sabine, candy abshier and tony houseman wildlife management areas, and sea rim state park, to taling.