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It’s Official – Project 11 Dredging is Underway

Posted by Chris Virk-Brown on July 28, 2022 at 12:18 PM

Caption: Bipartisanship and collaboration were on full display at the Project 11 Dredge Kick-Off Celebration event on June 1st, with the Port Commission, and Congressional, State, and Local delegations, leading the way.

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Topics: Coast Guard, dredging, governance, business development, Houston Ship Channel, expansion, sustainability, project 11

Communities Working Great Together

Posted by Chris Virk-Brown on May 18, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Port Houston truly cares about the community surrounding the Houston Ship Channel. We believe in contributing to the quality of life in our local area and our outreach strategies help us manage the balance between our business efforts and our role as a neighbor to these communities. Part of our long-term strategic goals involves developing and strengthening partnerships that bring a positive impact to our region. Recently the community relations team had the privilege of establishing the Little Library initiative in Galena Park and join the Houston Yacht Club Boat Parade.

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Topics: community, vessel, environment, Houston Ship Channel

Project 11 Still On Track

Posted by Chris Virk-Brown on April 13, 2021 at 9:24 AM

The Houston Ship Channel Expansion - Project 11 has been authorized to begin construction with WRDA passing in December 2020 and a "new start" designation in January 2021. As the advocate and local sponsor of this crucial federal waterway, Port Houston is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as well as private industry on a plan to expand the channel at an accelerated pace. With the help of those partners, Port Houston will begin the work this year, making the channel safer and more efficient and ensuring this waterway will continue to remain the national economic treasure it is today.

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Topics: navigation, shipping, Houston Ship Channel

Beneficial Use Project Enhances Environment: Bird Island Along Ship Channel is Home to Thriving Wildlife Communities

Posted by Port Houston on April 22, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Evia Island, a six-acre bird island located along the Houston Ship Channel and the mouth of East Bay, is an extremely important waterbird nesting site in Galveston Bay. With nearly 10,000 nests comprised of 10 bird species, it’s the breeding site with the most nesting pairs in the Galveston Bay system. These bird species include white pelicans, brown pelicans, great blue herons, egrets and roseate spoonbills among others.

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Topics: maritime, community, environment, Houston Ship Channel, birds, wildlife

Professional Services Contract Approved for Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project

Posted by Port Houston on November 11, 2019 at 11:10 AM

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Topics: maritime, ports, project, Houston Ship Channel, expansion

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Visits Port Houston; Supports Channel Expansion

Posted by Port Houston on November 5, 2019 at 9:02 AM

Caption: Sen. Ted Cruz with port leadership and stakeholders.

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Topics: ports, Houston, channel, government relations, Houston Ship Channel

Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project Discussions Continue Forward

Posted by Port Houston on September 24, 2019 at 8:42 AM

Port Houston and industry stakeholders meeting with U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady.

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Topics: maritime, ports, Houston, economy, project, Houston Ship Channel

Continuing Improvements: Houston Ship Channel Widening and Deepening is Gaining Momentum

Posted by Port Houston on July 16, 2019 at 11:10 AM

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ study of potential improvements to the Houston Ship Channel is nearing completion. The study, that began in 2015, has been conducted in partnership with Port Houston and has examined the feasibility and national benefits of various widening, deepening and other improvements for the channel. This will be the eleventh major improvement project to the waterway over its century and a half history.

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Topics: maritime, ports, dredging, shipping, waterway, Houston Ship Channel

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