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COmON Foundation was proud to provide essential support for The Nature Conservancy’s conservation work in Texas, with a focus on the importance of blue carbon. Coastal wetlands, which act as natural filters for air and water, played a vital role in mitigating the effects of climate change and served as powerful carbon sinks, storing carbon at levels up to five times higher than rainforests. Texas, responsible for 13 percent of U.S. carbon emissions, offered a compelling opportunity to advance blue carbon initiatives.
TNC carried out blue carbon market projects in several regions around the world, including Virginia, the Bahamas, New Zealand and Australia. With COmON Foundation’s support, the organization explored this potential in Texas. The first phase focused on mapping existing wetlands and predicting their migration under climate change and rising sea levels.
Alongside mapping, TNC launched demonstration projects to measure the carbon value of different conservation and restoration strategies. Many of these took place in protected areas along the Texas coast, such as the Francine Cohn Preserve near Corpus Christi, home to species like the piping plover and reddish egret. These sites served as living laboratories where TNC studied erosion control, hydrological restoration and wetland stabilization using dredged materials, gathering crucial data for future blue carbon initiatives.
Investing in nature's resilience: Partnering with The Nature Conservancy to safeguard Texas's future through blue carbon conservation.
The Nature Conservancy worked closely with landowners, restoration experts and resource managers to identify and secure suitable sites for blue carbon projects. Establishing blue carbon in Texas helped landowners access funding for the long-term protection and management of their wetlands.
TNC also partnered with local communities and organizations to raise awareness of the vital role coastal wetlands play for both people and nature. These ecosystems supported hundreds of species, from migratory shorebirds to fish and shellfish essential to the Gulf’s economy.
With a strong scientific foundation and reliable data, TNC began developing an action plan to assess the potential for blue carbon initiatives along the Texas Gulf Coast. By advancing new approaches to protect coastal wetlands, the organization worked to preserve biodiversity, stabilize the climate and shield coastal communities from increasing climate-related risks.
For a deeper look at this groundbreaking work, explore The Texas Blue Carbon Feasibility Study, which outlines the science, strategies and opportunities shaping the future of coastal restoration.
Can Blue Carbon Be a Climate Solution in Texas? Why protecting and restoring wetlands can slow climate change and protect vulnerable coastlines.