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RGV Seeks Ways To Help Arroyo

Grasslands and thick stands of native brush along the Arroyo Colorado are vital green belts for birds and wildlife.

The Arroyo Colorado at its historical core is an ancient channel of the Rio Grande that formed during one of the main river’s many flood events. The Arroyo is 90-miles long. Its headwaters are located south of Mission. From there it winds east – most prominently through Harlingen – in crossing through three counties before flowing into the Laguna Madre. The Arroyo cuts through the heart of the Rio Grande…

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