Project Grant P24AP02090

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $7,599,993 Project Grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the Zacate Creek Project, which aims to restore and improve a critical section of Zacate Creek, a key tributary to the Rio Grande River, and create new recreational amenities for the neighboring El Azteca community in Laredo, Texas. The project will enliven the space along the bank of the Rio Grande and provide barrier-free access to outdoor recreation for residents of diverse economic, physical, and social backgrounds. Key components of the project include habitat restoration, park development, and infrastructure improvements to facilitate public enjoyment of the natural area. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a targeted completion date of October 1, 2029.