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Laredo Mayor Pete science has been promoting the local binational Park project and his travels. He recently traveled to Mexico City as well as San Antonio, along with ambassadors from Mexico. Sian says the support they've gotten is greatly appreciated, but what their project really needs is big money, namely the time that comes from Washington. He spoke today about the current focus of the project.
Many eyes have been set on the Gateway City for months worldwide with the talk of the Binational Park.
Even though the project is in the beginning stages it’s trying to gain momentum to benefit both sister cities.
The Rio Grande divides Laredo and Nuevo Laredo but a Binational Park project could join the two cities closer than ever before.
Rick Archer Founding Principal at Oakland Partners architect was the person who was chosen to be the architect for the project.
A project that has been in the works for over a year is one step closer to becoming a reality.
On Wednesday morning, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Mayor Pete Saenz, the Rio Grande International Study Center, and other officials were at Tres Laredo Park to announce two million dollars in funding for the binational River Park Project earmark.
The funding will be used by the Rio Grande International Study Center to work with the City of Laredo on restoring the Rio Grande.
The project will help remove several invasive species found along the riverbanks including the Carrizo Cane.
Edna Jimenez with Rio Grande International Study Center says the group is pleased to be serving as ambassadors for the river.
“This earmark is to help remove the Carrizo and help us replant with native species that are gonna help us control the erosion and you know climate resilience as we are experiencing this drought”, said Jimenez.
The estimated timeline for the program’s invasive species management and native reforestation activi
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he secured $2 million in community project funding for the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) and the City of Laredo to restore a segment of the Rio Grande River—Laredo’s only source of drinking water—and address key challenges that threaten water security through invasive species management and native species reforestation.
Additional benefits from this federal funding include enhancing water availability, improving line-of-sight for U.S. Customs & Border Protection, protecting riverbank integrity through erosion control, and strengthening natural habitats for critical wildlife species. This program will be part of a larger transformational community initiative known as the Binational River Park Project.
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Laredo Mayor Pete science has been promoting the local binational Park project and his travels. He recently traveled to Mexico City as well as San Antonio, along with ambassadors from Mexico. Sian says the support they've gotten is greatly appreciated, but what their project really needs is big money, namely the time that comes from Washington. He spoke today about the current focus of the project.
Many eyes have been set on the Gateway City for months worldwide with the talk of the Binational Park.
Even though the project is in the beginning stages it’s trying to gain momentum to benefit both sister cities.
The Rio Grande divides Laredo and Nuevo Laredo but a Binational Park project could join the two cities closer than ever before.
Rick Archer Founding Principal at Oakland Partners architect was the person who was chosen to be the architect for the project.
A project that has been in the works for over a year is one step closer to becoming a reality.
On Wednesday morning, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Mayor Pete Saenz, the Rio Grande International Study Center, and other officials were at Tres Laredo Park to announce two million dollars in funding for the binational River Park Project earmark.
The funding will be used by the Rio Grande International Study Center to work with the City of Laredo on restoring the Rio Grande.
The project will help remove several invasive species found along the riverbanks including the Carrizo Cane.
Edna Jimenez with Rio Grande International Study Center says the group is pleased to be serving as ambassadors for the river.
“This earmark is to help remove the Carrizo and help us replant with native species that are gonna help us control the erosion and you know climate resilience as we are experiencing this drought”, said Jimenez.
The estimated timeline for the program’s invasive species management and native reforestation activi
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that he secured $2 million in community project funding for the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) and the City of Laredo to restore a segment of the Rio Grande River—Laredo’s only source of drinking water—and address key challenges that threaten water security through invasive species management and native species reforestation.
Additional benefits from this federal funding include enhancing water availability, improving line-of-sight for U.S. Customs & Border Protection, protecting riverbank integrity through erosion control, and strengthening natural habitats for critical wildlife species. This program will be part of a larger transformational community initiative known as the Binational River Park Project.
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A Rio Grande river restoration and conservation project between Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.