Agenda - Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Palmito Hill and Boca Chica/South Jetties

Pelicans Resting on Shoal near the mouth of the Rio Grande

Objective: 

• Connect the flow of water from Roma to the mouth of the Rio Grande River
• Understand the limitations in the formation of barrier islands due to restricted flows
• Identify inshore and coastal marine life
• Describe the building of jetties and their purpose to beach erosion, recreational interests, and commerce.

Itinerary

• All groups meet at Lincoln Park (Carpool) - 8:00 a.m.
• Drive to Palmetto Hill to arrive by 8:20 a.m.
• Connect the historical layout of the Battle of Palmito Hill by listening to the account of the battle
• Arrive at the end of Hwy 4 (Boca Chica Road) - 9:15 a.m.
• Load 4x4 vehicles to visit the mouth of the river, south jetties
• Return to UT-Brownsville - 12 noon