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RGV Reef Project to Benefit Local Economy

Concrete railroad ties at the Port of Brownsville create an artificial reef for the RGV Reef Project. (photo Port of Brownsville)

Founded in 2015, the RGV Reef Project holds the title of largest artificial reef in the state. This endeavor has been a collaborative labor led by the non-profit organization Friends of the RGV Reef with the help from the Port of Brownsville, port tenants and contributors. The reef is 13 miles northeast of South Padre Island and encompasses 1,650 acres. Since 2016, the Port of Brownsville has provided a staging…

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