Mouth News Update!

This letter is the first information, in writing, that we have received about a drastic change in the direction being taken by those working toward opening the mouth of the San Bernard River. We first heard this information November 14, 2007 at the Brazoria Co. Shoreline Restoration Task Force meeting. We were informed that the Corps of Engineers had stepped up to take over the San Bernard River mouth opening project, but we had no written confirmation of this information. Our understanding is as follows: previously involved political entities will take on advisory positions. The Corps of Engineers will “fast track” this project and contract bids are to be ready to let by June of 2008. We have reason to believe that the recent changes are a direct result stemming from A.S.A John Paul Woodley Jr.'s visit to the river mouth, late last year, as part of a Gulf Coast tour arranged by Congressman Ron Paul. (see Previous Posts Sept 2006)We only have the sketchiest of details at this time, but are expecting more details and we will update you as we get the information. Best case scenario would be a 400 foot wide by 4 foot deep channel (mean low tide) by Christmas 2008.
Roy and Jan Edwards

Roy and Jan,
Not sure if you have heard, but the Corps of Engineers has now taken the lead on the San Bernard project. We will be assisting through the project development team. It has been set as a high priority by the Asst. Secretary of the Army. Still looking at about a one year timeline or so.

 Thanks,

 Jennifer Moczygemba, P. E.

Texas Department of Transportation

Transportation Planning and Programming Division

Multimodal Section Director