San Bernard River Mouth Update:

The Corps of Engineers Galveston District currently is involved in collecting core borings within the San Bernard River to determine sediment type (sand, clay, silt), percentage of sediment types, and sediment stability. The Corps is also conducting a marine survey in the river channel and sand spit to determine if archeological sites are present in the project area.

At this time, we anticipate that both contractors will complete the field work by the end of March. The next step will be analysis of the data collected.

Martie Cenkci
Chief, Public Affairs
Galveston District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

 Mouth Committee  / received March 26, 2008

Dow/ Smithsonian Catalyst Award Update

The  April 2008 Smithsonian magazine which announces the first Smithsonian / Dow  Community Catalyst Award winners is currently arriving at your local news stands. Friends Of the River San Bernard and the San Bernard River are featured in the announcement - located on page 91. Get your copy before they're gone! This will make a great memento for your scrapbooks to remember F.O.R.'s work on re-opening the mouth of our river.