August 23, 2022
Thinking Beyond and Before the Ike Dike: Why Texas Needs Holistic Solutions to Coastal Protection
The National Wildlife Federation was recently invited to give testimony to the Texas Legislature on the proposed Texas Coastal Barrier — a sprawling project that includes the so-called 'Ike Dike' concrete gate system. Danielle Goshen, policy specialist at the Texas Coast and Water Program of the National Wildlife Federation, spoke to the Texas House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee on Aug 23, 2022. Goshen noted the many concerns around the project's increasing costs, decades-long construction timeline, and limited efficacy. She encouraged the state to think beyond the single storm surge project proposed by the Army Corps, and take a more holistic approach to protecting the Texas Coast for our communities, our economy, our way...
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Water Policy & Outreach Specialist at Galveston Bay Foundation
Danielle joined the Texas Living Waters Project in August 2019. Her interest in environmentalism and curiosity on how natural systems function inspired her to attend the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degrees in environmental geography and environmental studies. Later, she continued her studies at the University of Georgia School of Law. During that time, Danielle interned at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 office and served as a Georgia Sea Grant Legal Fellow working on coastal resiliency projects. Danielle enjoys playing competitive sports with friends and going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Bozeman.
Latest posts by Danielle Goshen (see all)
- Thinking Beyond and Before the Ike Dike: Why Texas Needs Holistic Solutions to Coastal Protection - August 23, 2022
- Harris County Passes Bylaws for Community Task Force to Create a More Resilient Future - September 21, 2020
- Supreme Court Makes Ripples with Indirect Discharge Case Under the Clean Water Act - May 12, 2020
Water Policy & Outreach Specialist at Galveston Bay Foundation
Danielle joined the Texas Living Waters Project in August 2019. Her interest in environmentalism and curiosity on how natural systems function inspired her to attend the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degrees in environmental geography and environmental studies. Later, she continued her studies at the University of Georgia School of Law. During that time, Danielle interned at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 office and served as a Georgia Sea Grant Legal Fellow working on coastal resiliency projects. Danielle enjoys playing competitive sports with friends and going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Bozeman.
Latest posts by Danielle Goshen (see all)
- Thinking Beyond and Before the Ike Dike: Why Texas Needs Holistic Solutions to Coastal Protection - August 23, 2022
- Harris County Passes Bylaws for Community Task Force to Create a More Resilient Future - September 21, 2020
- Supreme Court Makes Ripples with Indirect Discharge Case Under the Clean Water Act - May 12, 2020
Water Policy & Outreach Specialist at Galveston Bay Foundation
Danielle joined the Texas Living Waters Project in August 2019. Her interest in environmentalism and curiosity on how natural systems function inspired her to attend the University of Toronto for her undergraduate degrees in environmental geography and environmental studies. Later, she continued her studies at the University of Georgia School of Law. During that time, Danielle interned at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 4 office and served as a Georgia Sea Grant Legal Fellow working on coastal resiliency projects. Danielle enjoys playing competitive sports with friends and going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Bozeman.
Latest posts by Danielle Goshen (see all)
- Thinking Beyond and Before the Ike Dike: Why Texas Needs Holistic Solutions to Coastal Protection - August 23, 2022
- Harris County Passes Bylaws for Community Task Force to Create a More Resilient Future - September 21, 2020
- Supreme Court Makes Ripples with Indirect Discharge Case Under the Clean Water Act - May 12, 2020
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