Press Releases
Congressman Gonzalez Presents Over $2 Million in Federal Funding to Brownsville Public Utilities Board to Restore Brownsville’s Resacas
Joint Press Release – From the Office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez and Brownsville Public Utilities Board
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) presented members of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board with $2,017,000 for the restoration of Brownsville’s historic resacas. This is part of the Congressman’s successful effort to secure a total of $15.5 million for 14 Community Project Funding (CPF) projects throughout South Texas in the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding law.
“Brownsville’s resacas are unique and play a critical role in our region’s environment, economy, and culture,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “This project will restore our historic resacas, improve water quality, and ensure residents have reliable access to water. Resacas enhance property values, attract tourism, and help bring residents closer to nature. Most importantly, they contribute to city’s identity, connecting residents to our city’s history and natural heritage. I am immensely proud to have secured this funding to allow Brownsville to preserve these important environmental features for future generations.”
“This initial funding is crucial for our BPUB Resaca Restoration Program. Since launching this program in 2013, we have worked diligently every day to achieve our goal of restoring and enhancing our vital resaca systems,” expressed BPUB General Manager & CEO, Marilyn D. Gilbert. “We appreciate Congressman Gonzalez’s commitment to support this program through its multiple phases and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to make our resacas not just a community resource, but a cherished part of Brownsville’s landscape.”
A full list of the CPFs Congressman Gonzalez secured for South Texas can be found here.
