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1971 Ongoing Mercury Spill
1971, chloralkali waste (mercury) diverted by pipeline to mud lake 2 for duration of plant production. Note previous year this chloralkali waste was mixed with bauxite slurry and added to their process.
Public Hearing March 20 – Major oil refinery seeking land in Victoria County, Texas
Prairie Energy Partners, a subsidiary of Southern Rock Energy Partners located in El Campo and managed by Steven Ward, plans to build a crude oil refinery in Bloomington, Texas. This would be the first major… Read More »Public Hearing March 20 – Major oil refinery seeking land in Victoria County, Texas
Victoria Advocate: Commissioners set public hearing for oil refinery
Commissioners set public hearing for oil refinery A proposed $5.6 billion oil refinery seeking to use green alternatives in its processes will be a topic for public discussion in two months. The Victoria County Commissioners… Read More »Victoria Advocate: Commissioners set public hearing for oil refinery
Victoria Advocate: Victoria County commissioners to begin formal process for oil refinery tax break
Victoria County residents may have a chance to share their thoughts on a proposed oil refinery next month. County leaders have to schedule a public hearing before approving a property tax abatement agreement between El… Read More »Victoria Advocate: Victoria County commissioners to begin formal process for oil refinery tax break
$750k Settlement Dollars to YMCA Summer Camp
Of the $50 Million settlement from the Clean Water Act lawsuit: Seven-hundred fifty (750) thousand dollars went to the Port Lavaca YMCA to fund camps for children and teenagers in the area, which will be focused on education… Read More »$750k Settlement Dollars to YMCA Summer Camp
Green Lake Park Receives $10 million from Clean Water Act Lawsuit
Calhoun County moves forward with development of Green Lake – Victoria Advocate 2022
Environmentalists celebrate legal victory in Point Comfort, expansion supporters frustrated
The opponents of the proposed Matagorda Ship Channel expansion declared victory in December when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers withdrew an environmental assessment it used in its project plans.
