The southern and eastern shorelines of the Texas City Prairie Preserve which are on Moses Lake/ Galveston Bay are badly eroding at a rate of at least 2-3 feet per year. Of special interest, is a cove which consists of approximately 50 acres of intertidal marsh and shallow water habitat that is highly utilized by migratory and resident shorebirds and wading birds. The marshes within the cove also provide an important nursery area for many fish, shrimp, crabs, and other marine organisms. The sensitive areas of the cove are currently protected by the remnants of a natural berm. It is anticipated that within the next year this natural barrier will breach and expose the rich organic soils and delicate marshes in the cove to erosive wave energy.