Texas Wade Paddle & Pole

Upcoming Events

Over the past year Texas Wade Paddle & Pole has made significant progress in creating awareness of the issues facing our Texas coastal flats. We would like to thank our partners, members and advisory board for their initial and continued support. As we move forward with this initiative, we will be listing upcoming events that address habitat issues and promote responsible boating and fishing on the Texas Coast.

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT SCOPING MEETING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW STATE SCIENTIFIC AREA IN THE UPPER LAGUN MADRE

Public Scoping Meetings Dates and Locations (All begin at 7:00PM)

Nov. 30, Dickinson Marine Lab — 1502 FM 517 East, Dickinson, Texas 77539
Dec. 1, Bass Pro Shops – 17907 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 78257
Dec. 5, Natural Resources Center, Room 1003 – Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Dec.13, Holiday Inn North Padre Island – 15202 Windward Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Dec. 14, Port Isabel Community Center – 213 Yturria, Port Isabel, TX 78578
Dec. 15, TPWD Headquarters, Commission Hearing Room, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

More information: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20111118a

FUNDAMENTALS OF KAYAK TOURING
(Last Saturday of Each Month)
The Community Outreach program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will be offering an introductory kayaking course on the final Saturday of each month. The first half of the course is conducted at the university’s pool. After lunch, kayakers are taken to the Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trails in Aransas Pass for more paddling skills instruction. Participants must be 18 or older or 14-17 if accompanied by a parent. The cost is $100 per person, which includes a loaner kayak, paddles and life jackets. Call Joe Miller at 825-5967 or e-mail joseph.miller@tamucc.edu.