6 Conclusions and 

 Recommendations 



A needs assessment was conducted to determine the requirements of 

 the CESWG, for water-level and associated information along the coast of 

 Texas, focusing on the inland coastal waters. The CESWG will use this 

 information in maintaining Federal navigable waterways, coastal 

 engineering, and environmental regulation in Texas. The assessment 

 included evaluation of the existing Federal and state infrastructures for 

 making water-level and wind measurements along the Texas coast, 

 relevant regulations and practices of the US ACE and NOS, typical 

 projects and uses of water-level data by CESWG, and several anticipated 

 future needs of CESWG. 



Main requirements of CESWG for water-level information and 

 recommendations are given below. The material is organized according to 

 individual subjects with the requirements and recommendations developed 

 from the information and findings described in the main text and 

 appendices of this report. 



Federal and State Cooperation (Backbone 

 Network) 



An excellent network of water-level and wind measurement stations 

 exists along the Texas coast that has been primarily supported by the 

 TGLO and the TWDB. It is recommended that the CESWG join these 

 state agencies and other users of the TCOON in supporting and improving 

 the network, and in prioritizing its activities according to common needs. 

 A TCOON Steering Committee, formed of representatives from Federal 

 and state agencies contributing financial support for the network, now 



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