Public Comment Sought on Reclamation of Wind-tidal Flats in the Area of Yardborough Pass and Back Island Road. 

Dr. Donna Shaver Newsmaker of the Year.

CORPUS CHRISTI - For 31 years, one woman has been a savior, advocate, dogged researcher, champion and mother for a creature that once teetered on the brink of extinction.Now, after all those years, it looks like her babies are growing up. Follow this link to read entire article. http://www.caller.com/news/2012/jan/01/donna-shaver-newsmaker-year/

Red Tide December 2, 2011: Red tide aeresol is pretty bad here at Malaquite. There are also new fish kills down island. Remember about your pets, its better to leave them home, your pet can get sick or die if they consume dead fish.

Red Tide November 28, 2011: New fish kills. Not as bad as when red tide first started, a couple of months ago, but still significant. Red Tide aerosol was reported down island. The winds are from the North so no aerosol so far around the Malaquite Beach area.

Red Tide: November 23, 2011: No new fish kills, but still some Red Tide aeresol present in some areas.

Red Tide November 15, 2011:  Red Tide is still around. It is stronger the further south you go, lets say around Big Shell. Please remember Red Tide varies a lot depending on where you are. We found some areas with some new fish kills, but not a lot, mostly down island. The fish were mostly Mullet.

Red tide can cause eye and throat irritation caused by high concentrations of the algae and rough surf.

In the fall of 2009, red tide was reported within Padre Island National Seashore. During that event, high levels of Karenia brevis, the organism responsible for red tide, was linked to the illness and death of coyotes and domestic canines. Coyotes and dogs that ingested fish killed by K. brevis became ill, suffering seizures and other symptoms typical of neurotoxin poisoning.

Your pet may ingest K. brevis by eating dead fish or by licking any part of their body that come in contact with beach sand or Gulf water.

Red Tide: October 24, 2011

No new dead fish found and this is pretty general throughout the park. There is some mild to moderate aerosol at Malaquite Beach, but this varies throughout the seashore. Down Island there was aerosol present in some areas, and not present in other areas.

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Red Tide: October 19, 2011

Today Wednesday, October 17, there have been no signs of dead fish for the last few days, and no irritating aerosol in the air, so it has been pleasant. We do not know whether the Red Tide is disappearing or dormant and we are still running test. The winds are from the north so this has helped a lot, but tomorrow the winds will resume from the south east, so it will be interesting to see what happens.

Red Tide October 14, 2011

Today, Friday, October 14, we are seeing a lot more dead fish on the beach, almost as many as two years ago. The aerosol was not bad today around the Malaquite Beach area. Please continue to be cautious if you are coming to the seashore and especially if you are bringing a pet, maybe its best to leave your pet home and not risk putting your pet in harm's way.

Red Tide October 11, 2011

Red Tide has been reported in the national seashore. We are currently collecting water samples so we can better understand the idiosyncrasies associated with Red Tide. Please be cautious when visiting the seashore for you may experience breathing difficulties, eye irritation and other symptoms. Red Tide may also affect your pets so be cautious. Do not consume any dead or dying fish. Follow this link for more information. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/environconcerns/hab/redtide/faq.phtml

Please review the links above to find out what's new at Padre Island National Seashore. You can also click here for more information on the park's rules and regulations.

March 18, 2011

Fire Use Restriction Announced For Padre Island National Seashore

Superintendent Joe Escoto has issued a burn ban for Padre Island National Seashore. All sizes of campfires are prohibited. The burn ban was issued due to a combination of drought conditions and high wind speeds. In order to prevent the spread of unplanned wildfires, only charcoal and gas grills are permitted. Charcoal grilling is permitted as long as it is in an enclosed container. Care should be taken to see that hot coals are completely extinguished and properly disposed of.

The Corpus Christi area has received very little rainfall in recent weeks. Park managers enacted the fire restriction for public safety due to the extreme fire danger and large quantities of dry fuels. This restriction will remain in effect until the park receives a measurable amount of rain or Kleberg County officials lift the county burn ban.