Case Study

Habitat Along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas: Sea-Level Rise, Urbanization, and Mottled Ducks

Focusing on the mottled duck, researchers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl Association, Louisiana State University and Texas A&M University-Kingsville used location data and projected future availability and quality of habitat through 2100 along the Louisiana and Texas coast. Completing this work with researchers from across multiple organizations and agencies in Texas and Louisiana provided a unique opportunity to incorporate insights and perspectives across geographies.

Location Texas

Year

2023

Details

Hazards

Flooding – Coastal

Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems

Assets

Aquatic and Marine Resources

Natural Areas and Wildlife

Sources

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Habitat Along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas: Sea-Level Rise, Urbanization, and Mottled Ducks

Funding & Building Capacity

This project was funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Gulf Coast Joint Venture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Wildlife Refuge System and Migratory Bird Program, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Louisiana State University, and U.S. Geological Survey Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Kansas State University.

Organizations

US Fish & Wildlife Service

Relevant Options

Determine the economic impact of water management on critical elements of the economy, including agriculture, tourism and marine industries. Examine the effects of climate change and sea level rise on water availability and groundwater vulnerability to saltwater intrusion. Consider potential changes in precipitation and evapotranspiration Encourage soil management and planting and growing techniques that improve soil and plant health in response to climate change.

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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Image Credit

USFWS