… and sadly financial hardship and poverty in these regions are exacerbated by severe storms and floodings. The Rio Grande Valley is one of these areas and therefore it's critical that The Raymondville Drain project was originally authorized for construction by Warda in 1986 and expanded in 2007. 07, continues to move forward. Once the Raymondville Drain is completed, it will substantially improve stormwater management for the region. (02:22–02:40)
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Asserts that the Raymondville Drain project was authorized in 1986 and expanded in 2007.
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