Galveston Island ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium South April 25, 2017 Padre Island Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Michael Walther – Coastal Tech – G.E.C., Inc. Reuben Trevino - Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Special Thanks for data and reports obtained from: ▪ Reuben Trevino - Director of Operations, Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees ▪ Darla Lapeyre - Executive Director, South Padre Island Economic Development Corporation ▪ Rodrigo Gimenez - Chief Financial Officer, City of South Padre Island ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston Dominant Features: • Entrance Channel • Seawall From: “Galveston Island, Texas, Sand Management Strategies” by USACE – ERDC, July 2016 ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston Historical Shoreline Historical Shoreline Recession Rates (m/yr) Recession Rate From: http://coastal.beg.utexas.edu/shorelinechange/ ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas March 10, 1985 Spring Break in Galveston From: Houston Chronicle - http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bayarea/news/article/Photos-Galveston-beaches-through-the-years-10894925.php ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston From: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/FEMA_-_38817_-_Aerial_of_Local_Residents_Returning_to_Galveston_Island.jpg ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic ImpactsASBPA of Beach Nourishment in Texas Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas 1985 USACE Galveston District Galveston County Shore Erosion Study • ≈ 10 miles of beach along seawall • considered 40 foot to 100 foot berm • evaluated benefits for: o Damages Prevented to Structures o Damages Prevented to Land o Recreation o Reduction of Seawall Maintenance March 10, 1985: Spring break in Galveston From: Houston Chronicle - http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bayarea/news/article/Photos-Galveston-beaches-through-the-years-10894925.php ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas 1985 USACE Galveston District - Summary of Annual Benefits and Costs From: “Galveston County Erosion Study – Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement”, USACE Galveston District, May 1985 ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas 2008 Galveston Island Tourism Econonmic Impact Analysis “The beaches of Galveston are the city’s premier attraction.” “According to visitor surveys, the vast majority of all tourists to Galveston visit local beaches.” ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas From: “2008 Galveston Island Tourism Econonmic Impact Analysis” by AngelouEconomics ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas 2.25 Mcy 1.0 Mcy Beach Fill Cumulative Volume Placed Adapted From: “2008 Galveston Island Tourism Econonmic Impact Analysis” by AngelouEconomics ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas End of Seawall Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration 2014-2015 From: “End of Seawall Beach Nourishment and Dune restoration– 2014-2015” Fact Sheet ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas 2015 Habitat Restoration at Babe’s Beach st th 61 Street to 75 Street “restoration of … coastal beach habitat that hasn’t existed since before Hurricane Carla in 1961” April 8, 2015 September 23, 2015 Facing west from 65th street Facing west from 61st street toward 65th street From: “2016 Best Restored Beach Nomination - Habitat Restoration at Babe’s Beach Restoring a Beach That Was Lost for Generations In Galveston, Texas” ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas “Galveston Park Board report says 2015 best year ever for Island tourism” From: Houston Chronicle May 10, 2016 : http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Galveston-scores-record-tourism-year-7446641.php VOLUME OF VISITORS TO GALVESTON Millions, including day and overnight visitors From: “2015 Rack Card Economic Impact-Update” – provided by Reuben Trevino ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston - Overnight Visitor Spending by Category Average = $114 /person/day From: “2015 Rack Card Economic Impact-Update” – provided by Reuben Trevino ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston - Day Visitor Spending by Category Average = $53 /person/day From: “2015 Rack Card Economic Impact-Update” – provided by Reuben Trevino ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston - Cruise Passengers and Total Visitor Trends From: “Economic Impact of Tourism on Galveston Island_2015_04282016” ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Galveston Government Revenue Texas imposes a 6.25 percent state sales and use tax … Local taxing jurisdictions (cities, counties, special purpose districts and transit authorities) can also impose up to 2 percent sales and use tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25 percent. From: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/ From: “Economic Impact of Tourism on Galveston Island_2015_04282016” ASBPA Texas ChapterASBPA 2017Texas SymposiumChapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas 2017 from 12th Street to 61st Street from Galveston 61st Street to Recent 75th Street Nourishment 2015 from End of Seawall to Dellanera RV Park ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas February 2017 Crews to pump sand dredged from the Galveston Ship Channel onto the beach near 12th Street From: Houston Chronicle - http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/bayarea/news/article/Photos-Galveston-beaches-through-the-years-10894925.php ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas USACE Brazos Island Harbor, South Texas Channel Padre Federal Navigation Project Island Dominant Feature: Brazos Santiago Pass From NOAA Chart : Texas ICWW - Stover Point to Prt Brownsville ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island From: http://coastal.beg.utexas.edu/shorelinechange/ Historical Shoreline Recession Rate Historical Shoreline Recession Rates (m/yr) South Padre Island ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island From: http://www.sopadre.com/things-to-do/ ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island Beach Nourishment ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island USACE Brazos Island Harbor, Texas Channel From: “Brazos Island Harbor, Texas Channel Improvement Study Final Integrated Feasibility Study Report and Environmental Assessment “, USACE, July 2014 ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island USACE Brazos Island Harbor, Texas Channel Beach Nourishment 3,507,000 cy on Beach 4,414,000 cy on Nearshore Berm From: “Beneficial Use of Dredged Material at South Padre Island, Texas: A Partnership Success Story” ; E. Ray Newby; ASCE Ports 2016 ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island 2009 Consistent Beach Nourishment 1997 Initial Beach Nourishment From: “City of South Padre Island Economic Index” September 2015 by Aaron Economic Consulting ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island 2009 Consistent Beach Nourishment 1997 Initial Beach Nourishment From: “City of South Padre Island Economic Index” September 2015 by Aaron Economic Consulting ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island From: “Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Economic and Natural Resource Benefits Study Texas” by Taylor Engineering, April 2013 ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island From: “Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Economic and Natural Resource Benefits Study Texas” by Taylor Engineering, April 2013 ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas South Padre Island CEPRA Study Summary CEPRA Cycle 6 & 7 Projects Costs and Benefits From: “Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) Economic and Natural Resource Benefits Study Texas” by Taylor Engineering, April 2013 ASBPA Texas Chapter 2017 Symposium Economic Impacts of Beach Nourishment in Texas Conclusions ▪ Tourism monitoring data indicates beach nourishment has yielded significant benefits – beyond USACE NED benefits. ▪ Continued maintenance of Gaveston and SPI beaches is critical to maintain these tourist-based economies. ▪ Further documentation of benefits appears warranted to support policy-makers decisions relative to future beach maintenance. 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