July 9, 2007

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Port of Freeport – the Support of the San Bernard River is Clear!

 

By Roy Edwards, Chairman River Mouth Committee

 

July 2, 2007 was a good day for those of us who live in Brazoria County and the San Bernard River gained another good friend. That was the day that the Port of Freeport formally showed support for the re-opening of the San Bernard River in a letter to the G.L.O. Supporting the latest round C.E.P.R.A.grant request for the San Bernard River Project. If you remember, we had support from Congressman Paul, and we asked all of you to send your letters of support to Coast & Harbor Engineering, who prepared the grant application for Brazoria County and attached all our letters of support to the grant application. http://www.sanbernardriver.com/2007/20070625.htm

 

The Port did not get the word about the grant application in time to send in their letter along with ours, so they did the next best thing – they sent in their letter of support for the San Bernard River Project directly to Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson! The below letter from A. J. Reixach, Jr., Executive Port Director of the Port of Freeport is more than just a letter of support for the San Bernard River Project. It represents a major goal of Friends Of the River San Bernard. The receipt of this letter represents a written demonstration of support for re-opening the mouth of the San Bernard River from every incorporated city and town - as well as every major political entity- in Brazoria County.

 

F. O. R. has worked towards the opening of the mouth of the San Bernard River, the replenishment and nourishment of eroding area beaches, and stabilization of the area’s ecology. Continued public and political support, as represented by letters like the one from the Port of Freeport, will be instrumental in the achievement of those goals. 

 

On behalf of Friends Of the River San Bernard – and the San Bernard River itself – thank you Port of Freeport and  Executive Director Reixach  for your support of the San Bernard River Project! Welcome, everyone, our newest Friend Of the River !

 

 

One of F.O.R.'s primary functions is to educate the public regarding the issues concerning the San Bernard River and it's Communities. Contact Pat Webb pat@sanbernardriver.com to schedule a guest speaker for your group or special event.

 

FOR San Bernard
Post Office Box 93
Brazoria, TX 77422

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