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Published Brownsville Herald 4/16/2006
On December 26, 2004 the Brownsville Herald published my article “Moving Forward on The Navigation District” where I urged “that in this disaster, we take the opportunity to evaluate and define what the port business is, what the functions are and how we can best evolve as an entity in a niche that will foster community and business growth while operating in an efficient and self sufficient manner.”
It seems that there have been strides made in that direction and some notable accomplishments.
One of the most obvious and perhaps the one that may have the longest impact on the most people is the “re-wetting” of the wetlands along Hwy 48 to Port Isabel. The incessant dust storm seems to have abated for the most part and I see spots of green popping up around the edges of the area. Water birds are poking their heads in the water as well signifying the presence of food and more life returning. I wonder if the delicious crabs will inhabit the place; I can taste them already!
The Port fathers led by Carl Gayman, who spearheaded and continues to work tirelessly in support of the project, can take credit for the great contribution to the quality of life in the area and the economy as well.
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