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Early funding cut for Ike Dike project causes a ‘major setback’, expert says

Ariel Worthy

Posted on September 12, 2023 · A Republican caucus pushed for the budget cuts, which put Rep. Randy Weber - who is both a member of the Caucus and pushed for Ike Dike funding - in an awkward position.

Tags Ike Dike Ike Dike funding Ike Dike project Jim Blackburn U.S. Rep. Randy Weber

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Adapting to climate change in Houston (Sept. 12, 2023)

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Posted on September 12, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: This won’t be the last oppressive summer in Houston. We'll have to either deal with it – or leave. We discuss how to adapt to the Bayou City’s changing climate in the coming years.

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Ike Dike project still hunting for federal money after House declines funding request

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on July 10, 2023 · The House Appropriations Committee did not grant a $100 million funding request made by U.S. Rep. Randy Weber of Galveston, but Congress could still allocate money this year to the long-planned storm surge suppression system. How soon the project secures federal funding will determine how quickly work can begin.

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Ike Dike work closer to starting after $550 million appropriation from Texas Legislature

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on June 22, 2023 · A longstanding plan for a storm surge suppression system between Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula, commonly called the 'Ike Dike,' is awaiting federal funding. Once that happens, work on the $34 billion project can get underway.

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Posted on May 23, 2023 · SSPEED Center co-director and BCarbon CEO Jim Blackburn discusses the concept of using "living shorelines" to protect coastal marshlands -- and making money for landowners in the process.

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