Write in for Beach Erosion Project

 I know the weather is the main concern but we have until Monday at 5:00 PM to get letters in on the funding for beach water erosion. I got Speaker Brennan to write in on our behalf and he sent the attached letter which is so amazing! Your turn now (seriously - right now)

You can write your own or copy and paste to RComments@tceq.texas.gov
I am writing in support of the breakwater and beach nourishment project for Sargent Beach, Texas. This project will restore the beach and assist in protecting the intracoastal waterway which is vital to the Texas economy. The project will re-establish the beach habitat that provides nesting and foraging grounds for local birds and the many species that travel through the area each year. It will also provide a first line of defense to protect the healthy, thriving marshes and public and private property in Sargent.
Sargent Beach has experienced some of the highest levels of erosion on the Gulf Coast and we simply cannot wait any longer for this project to begin. The studies have been completed – we need the funding to begin work on installation of the breakwaters now.
I urge you to use the Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Funds for the Sargent Beach project now so that we can save the beach and intracoastal waterway.
Signed,
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Mark McMillin, MaryAnne Pena and 29 others
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