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Willacy County joins Lower Rio Grande Valley stormwater MOA to fund regional watershed coordinator

Willacy County Commissioners Court · December 30, 2025

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Summary

Commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley stormwater task force to fund a regional watershed coordinator; Melody Midel described the regional approach and multi‑county benefits to engineering, environmental and economic development work.

Melody Midel, regional stormwater manager for the Lower Rio Grande Valley stormwater task force, told the Willacy County Commissioners Court the memorandum of agreement would fund a regional watershed coordinator and support multi‑county engineering, environmental and economic development initiatives.

Midel said the task force’s consortium stretches across counties in the valley and can bring engineering and watershed planning resources to Willacy County. County representatives described the MOA as a long‑overdue regional collaboration to address watershed issues across the Rio Grande Valley.

Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the MOA and funding for the regional watershed coordinator. The court’s approval allows staff to execute the agreement and proceed with the regional partnership.