gom native plant center
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Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South TexasAn Education, Restoration & Research Partnership of the Gulf of Mexico Nature Center
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Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South TexasPlease join us @ www.gomnaturecenter.org
Partners: Cameron County, Parks & Recreation, USFWS, Texas Master Naturalists
Our objective: Restore and protect coastal wetland habitat, dunes systems and natural resources of the Lower Laguna Madre ecosystem
• Provide source of native plants for restoration1. Dune stabilization – Bitter panicum, sea oats2. Wetland restoration – Mangroves, chord grass
• Education on importance of plants for coastal ecosystems1. Welcome Center Displays – Sagassum to Sea Grass2. Native Plant Public Garden – 12 Plant Communities
• Initiatives to enhance native plant habitat via restoration 1. Native Plant Propagation via nursery & grow out facilities 2. Restoration Projects with County, City and other initiatives
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Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South TexasPlease join us @ www.gomnaturecenter.org
Our progress:
• Partnership with Cameron County 1. Plant Center Site2. Initial CIAP FWS Funding for Welcome Center3. Coordination on ERP & Dune Protection Projects
• Available for Partnership with Property Owners or City of South Padre Island1. Supply of Native Plants for Mitigation or Dune & Wetland Stabilization
• Plant Rescue 20 Mature Palms & Yuccas1. http://today.agrilife.org/2015/10/30/native-plant-center-to-open/
• Soliciting Funds for Completion of Plant Center Facility & Program 1. Restore Texas Coast, NRDA, NFWF, Corporate, Foundation2. Public Solicitation for Matching and In-Kind Support
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Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South TexasPlease join us @ www.gomnaturecenter.org
Our future:
• Plant Propagation
• Public Garden Design1. Plant Ecosystems2. Plant Species3. Plant Sources
• Educational Program1. Messages2. Assistance
• Plant Center Operation1. Guest Volunteers2. Educational Volunteers3. Restoration Volunteers
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Thanks, Thor [email protected]; www.gomnaturecenter.org; (703) 434-1444