Update of Estimated Agricultural Benefits Attributable to Drainage and Flood Control in Willacy County, Texas
Abstract
This study presents an economic analysis of agricultural benefits attributable to a
proposed drainage project which includes on farm systems, laterals (ditches) and major canals
designed to lower the groundwater table and provide an outlet for floodwater from agricultural
land in Willacy county, Texas as provided by the Raymondville Drain. There are benefits to the
urban communities that are not included in this update.
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Citation
Lacewell, Ronald D.; Freeman, Roger; Petit, David; Rister, Ed; Sturdivant, Allan; Ribera, Luis; Zinn, Michele (2006). Update of Estimated Agricultural Benefits Attributable to Drainage and Flood Control in Willacy County, Texas. Texas Water Resources Institute. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6084.