Neches River, Texas

The Neches River was named as one of America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2007. Learn more: http://www.americanrivers.org/endangeredrivers

*Summary*
The Neches River, one of the last wild rivers in Texas, will drown behind a new dam if water developers get their way. The Texas Water Development Board and the city of Dallas are trying to overturn protection for the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge and convert the area into a huge reservoir that would flood a 40-mile stretch of river. The Texas Legislature should reject schemes to designate the refuge area as a reservoir site and help prevent the demise of one of the Lone Star state's last best rivers. Learn more.

Partner: Texas Committee on Natural Resources

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• river
• pollution
• conservation
• environment
• cleanwater

[NeonBKP]

I agree that this river must be saved from human development. Texas waterways are precious! Most of our lakes are manmade and this is because of the development and dirversion of rivers. There isn't a single bayou in Houston that isn't altered due to industry and private residency. It was interesting however to find out that the Dallas area uses more water than Houston, the country's 4th largest city! On our water bill every month there is always a statement concerning water conservation.

[ricktx105]

I live in Dallas and I agree 100% that this river and surrounding land must be preserved. Growth kills. Natural resources are limited. And the pristine bottomland and the ecosystem it supports cannot be replaced. Screw Dallas....leave the Neches alone.

[snorklepuppy]

I grew up on the neches near Beaumont. When I was young in the 960's the Neches ran green with white sand bars then becoming fouled due to the Port of Beaumont and papermill at Evadale. Artists, outdoorsmen, and writers have been inspired by this river for 200 years. It is a shame that Dallas is ready to destroy this already fragile habitat.

Richard Edson

Former Chaiman, Baltimore City Forestry Board

[texaseast50]

this would be a miscarriage of justice if we let this happen.the neches is one of the few possessions we (east texans) have left.dallas does not need to tell us what we can do with the neches.