Celanese Continues Support of Marine Research and Sensitive Ecosystems with $150,000 Grant
Thu, June 29 2017
Grant Supports Scientific Research Study of Water Quality Changes in
Gulf Coast’s Baffin Bay Marine Ecosystem
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty
materials company, and an industry leader in environmental stewardship,
has announced its continued support of the Gulf Coast’s Baffin Bay
Ecosystem Study with a $150,000 grant, as well as serving as an advisory
board member to help guide future scientific studies within the Baffin
Bay ecosystem. This is the second grant made by Celanese for a total of
$300,000 over a six-year period toward marine research and water quality
in the Baffin Bay ecosystem.
The Study, led by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and the Coastal
Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, began in 2013 and provides objective,
science-based assessments of water quality changes occurring in Baffin
Bay, a sensitive marine ecosystem in South Texas which is an inlet of
the larger Laguna Madre off the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Over the next three years, the Study plans to:
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Engage community, industry and next-generation stewards in watershed
restoration efforts,
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Develop a long-term watershed protection plan, and
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Continue water quality sampling to assess the impact of restoration
activities.
“Celanese has a long history of community and corporate involvement in
the protection of our natural resources,” said Mark Rohr, Chairman and
CEO, Celanese Corp. “We are pleased to continue our support of the
critical water quality and testing work being done on Baffin Bay to
protect this sensitive ecosystem, and we look forward to the
science-based research that will help guide Baffin Bay toward a thriving
marine environment.”
“With the support of Celanese we have reached a major milestone by
completing four years of water quality sampling on Baffin Bay. This
additional support Celanese is providing will help us take the Study to
the next level,” said Dr. Michael Wetz, Associate Professor of Marine
Biology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
“As a result of support from academia and industry, we now have new,
science-based information that will help guide research, management and
restoration efforts moving forward. The community involvement, including
Celanese’s generous support, has been incredible,” said Rae Mooney,
project manager at Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program.
About Celanese
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production
of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in
most major industries and consumer applications. Our two complementary
business cores, Acetyl Chain and Materials Solutions, use the full
breadth of Celanese’s global chemistry, technology and business
expertise to create value for our customers and the corporation. As we
partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs,
we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world
through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese currently
employs approximately 7,500 employees worldwide and had 2016 net sales
of $5.4 billion. For more information about Celanese and our product
offerings, visit www.celanese.com
or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.
All registered trademarks are owned by Celanese International
Corporation or its affiliates.
About Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: Offering more
than 80 of the most popular degree programs in the state, Texas
A&M-Corpus Christi has proudly provided a solid academic reputation,
renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The
Island University has earned its spot as the premier, urban
doctoral-granting institution in South Texas, supporting a UAS test
site, two institutes and more than 40 research centers and labs.
Discover your island at http://www.tamucc.edu/.
About the College of Science and Engineering: The College of
Science and Engineering is preparing students in an array of
life-changing studies such as atmospheric science, software development,
genomics, and marine science. Engineering majors are finding solutions
to problems using unmanned technologies. Marine scientists are working
in the Gulf of Mexico and oceans around the world to identify new
species, harmful algal toxins and promote the sustainable use of marine
resources. The University is also home to a nationally certified
Computer Science program, the Plasma Engineering Research Lab, the
nation’s premier Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) program and the
Center for Coastal Studies.
About the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP):
The CBBEP is a local non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to
researching, restoring and protecting the bays and estuaries of the
Texas Coastal Bend, a 515 square mile area of water that includes all
bays, estuaries and bayous in the Copano, Aransas, Corpus Christi,
Nueces, Baffin and upper Laguna Madre bay systems.
The mission of the CBBEP is the implementation of the Coastal Bend
Bays Plan, which is to protect and restore the health and productivity
of the bays and estuaries while supporting continued economic growth and
public use of the bays. The plan identifies specific actions that will
benefit the bay system and the users of the bays. For more information
about CBBEP, visit http://www.cbbep.org/.
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