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Geochemistry of bottom sediments -- Matagorda Bay system, Texas Geochemistry of bottom sediments -- Matagorda Bay system, Texas 1979

Approximately 800 sediment samples from stream beds and bay bottoms of water bodies that compose the Matagorda Bay system were collected and analyzed. Shell-sand-mud ratios and total organic carbon content were determined, and 20 trace elements were detected.

McGowen, J.H., Byrne, J.R., Wilkinson, B.H. Geological Circular Bureau of Economic Geology
Historical changes and related coastal processes, Gulf and mainland shorelines, Matagorda Bay area, Texas Historical changes and related coastal processes, Gulf and mainland shorelines, Matagorda Bay area, Texas 1975

Change, both natural and man-induced, is a significant and defining element of the Coastal Zone. Man-induced change, by definition, can be controlled if desired.

 McGowen, J.H., Brewton, J.L. Selected Reports Bureau of Economic Geology