Texas Water Development Board Approves $69.5 Million to Modernize Canals in the RGV
· Texas Border Business
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved $69.5 million in Water Supply Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) to modernize irrigation canals in the Rio Grande Valley. This funding, combined with $75.4 million from the North American Development Bank (NADBank), will support 17 projects across 12 irrigation districts in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. The initiative aims to save approximately 44,188 acre-feet of water annually, equivalent to about 14.4 billion gallons. Senator Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa emphasized the importance of these projects in addressing water challenges in the region and praised local districts for their efforts in securing the funding.
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