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Gulf Coast Prairie

Nearly level plain less than 150’ ASL, dissected by rivers flowing to Gulf of Mexico. Impacted by tropical storms. Tallgrass prairie, salt marshes & oak woodlands.  Acidic sandy loams, river bottom clay. Critical habitat for endangered Attwater Prairie Chicken, migratory birds and estuarine spawning areas for Gulf fisheries. 30”-50" rain.

Gulf Coast Prairie