All systems go: Deepening and widening the Houston Ship Channel

Date

1999

Authors

The Port of Houston Authority

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

The Port of Houston Authority

Abstract

The Port of Houston Authority has a plan to deepen and widen the Houston Ship Channel in order to accommodate larger ships. It is thought that the number of ships using the channel will be reduced. This project emphasizes economics as well as safety. One feature included is the restoration of 4,250 acres of marsh and wetlands; an 8 acre bird nesting island will also be created. The removal of the Baytown Tunnel is necessary for this project and has already begun.

Description

p. 12-14

Keywords

dredging, environmental protection, wetlands, restoration, economics, accident prevention

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