Clean Coast Texas: Freshwater Inflow to Bays & Estuaries: Past, Present, Future
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Clean Coast Texas Lunch & Learn Webinar:
Freshwater Inflow to Bays & Estuaries: Past, Present, and Future
Thursday, October 23, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
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Dr. Paul Montagna with the Harte Research Institute will discuss freshwater inflows along the Texas coast. Estuaries are defined by mixing of river and sea water, thus freshwater inflow is a key driver of estuary ecosystem structure and function. While there is much concern about water quality, there is much less about water quantity. As water is diverted for human use, less is flowing to the coast, which threatens estuary ecosystems. Dr. Montagna will present on these important aspects, pulling from his book, Freshwater Inflows to Texas Bays and Estuaries. He will cover the history of inflow studies, how he got started on the topic, and why this specific book project was undertaken. Don't miss out on this great talk from one of the leaders in the field of hydroecology.
Dr. Montagna focuses on how organisms control and regulate marine ecosystems and coastal environments. This work is critical in guiding resource management decisions. The goal of his research is to develop strategies to maintain bay productivity and health.
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