Congressman Cuellar worked with IBWC Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner to secure the equipment
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will hold a press conference on TODAY, MONDAY, August 15, 2022 at 1:15pm to announce the arrival of the necessary equipment to begin the dredging of Falcon Lake. The dredging of the lake will help ensure continued access to this critical water supply for the people of Zapata County and the surrounding areas. The project will begin at the Siesta Shores Water Control and Improvement District.
By removing the built up sediment at the bottom of the lake, dredging will:
- Increase depth and water volume
- Restore stormwater detention capacity
- Eradicate debris and deep-rooted plants
- Remove nutrient-laden sediments
- Improve water quality and clarity, and
- Help create a balanced ecosystem for aquatic plants and wildlife
WHO: Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Xochitl Aranda, General Engineer IBWC
Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner, IBWC Commissioner
Zapata County Judge Joseph Rathmell
Zapata County Sheriff Raymundo Del Bosque
Roel Gomez, USDA Area Director
Manuel Gonzalez, Premier Engineering
WHAT: Congressman Cuellar will announce the arrival of the necessary equipment for the dredging of Falcon Lake in Zapata.
WHEN: TODAY, MONDAY, August 15, 2022 at 1:15 PM CT.
WHERE: Siesta Shores WCID
5235 South Siesta Lane
Zapata, TX, 78076
