Update of Estimated Agricultural Benefits Attributable to Drainage and Flood Control in Willacy County, Texas
Date
2006
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Texas Water Resources Institute
Abstract
This study presents an economic analysis of agricultural benefits attributable to a proposed drainage project which includes on farm systems, laterals (ditches) and major canals designed to lower the groundwater table and provide an outlet for floodwater from agricultural land in Willacy county, Texas as provided by the Raymondville Drain. There are benefits to the urban communities that are not included in this update.