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Resilient Coastal Dune Ecosystems for Erosion and Habitat Protection at South Padre Island


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Created: Apr 08, 2023 at 1:54 a.m. (UTC)
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Abstract

Coastal dunes are dynamic ecosystems present at the intersection of the sea and the land. These ecosystems protect inland communities from sea level rise, storm surges, flooding, and subsequent property damage. Innovative restoration of these dunes in coastal areas will help mitigate these negative impacts into the future. During 2019-2023, we conducted a series of studies focusing on the restoration methods and strategies to stabilize the vulnerable coastal dunes at Isla Blanca Park, South Padre Island, Texas. We investigated how native plants offer wind resistance and therefore reduce erosion and stabilize dune systems because of their root systems. Following restoration, in situ data including vegetation density, root length density, particle gradation, and apparent shear strength were collected. Topographical surveys were carried out at different locations along the dune to determine sand accumulation and estimate dune volume changes. Sand transport was evaluated using a semi-empirical sand flux model by calculating the amount of sand lost to erosion and considering factors such as the effect of wind, angle of dune repose, and average particle size distribution. Vegetation density data were obtained from continuously available remotely sensed Landsat NDVI observations. In this HydroShare repository, we openly share the data collected through our dune restoration activities.

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Spatial

Coordinate System/Geographic Projection:
WGS 84 EPSG:4326
Coordinate Units:
Decimal degrees
Place/Area Name:
South Padre Islands
North Latitude
26.1319°
East Longitude
-97.1392°
South Latitude
26.0666°
West Longitude
-97.1928°

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This resource was created using funding from the following sources:
Agency Name Award Title Award Number
Texas General Land Office 22-045-008-D105

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People or Organizations that contributed technically, materially, financially, or provided general support for the creation of the resource's content but are not considered authors.

Name Organization Address Phone Author Identifiers
Alayibo Semenitari
Oreoluwa Osiberu
Kim Jones

How to Cite

Ren, J., J. Choi, A. Rajib (2023). Resilient Coastal Dune Ecosystems for Erosion and Habitat Protection at South Padre Island, HydroShare, http://www.hydroshare.org/resource/2fda839450404456aebd7d556d8b445e

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