Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South Texas An Education, Restoration & Research Partnership of the Gulf of Mexico Nature Center.

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Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South Texas An Education, Restoration & Research Partnership of the Gulf of Mexico Nature Center

Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South Texas Please join 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 restoration 1.Dune stabilization – Bitter panicum, sea oats 2.Wetland restoration – Mangroves, chord grass Education on importance of plants for coastal ecosystems 1.Welcome Center Displays – Sagassum to Sea Grass 2.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

Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South Texas Please join Our progress: Partnership with Cameron County 1.Plant Center Site 2.Initial CIAP FWS Funding for Welcome Center 3.Coordination on ERP & Dune Protection Projects Available for Partnership with Property Owners or City of South Padre Island 1.Supply of Native Plants for Mitigation or Dune & Wetland Stabilization Plant Rescue 20 Mature Palms & Yuccas 1. Soliciting Funds for Completion of Plant Center Facility & Program 1.Restore Texas Coast, NRDA, NFWF, Corporate, Foundation 2.Public Solicitation for Matching and In-Kind Support

Protecting Native Plant Ecosystems of South Texas Please join Our future: Plant Propagation Public Garden Design 1.Plant Ecosystems 2.Plant Species 3.Plant Sources Educational Program 1.Messages 2.Assistance Plant Center Operation 1.Guest Volunteers 2.Educational Volunteers 3.Restoration Volunteers

Thanks, Thor Lassen (703)