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Plug Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells (Implementation)

Implementing Organization

US Department of the Interior (DOI)

Overview

DWH Project Funding

$1,317,567

Known Leveraged Funding

$200,000

Funding Organization

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

Funding Program

The RESTORE Act Funds Bucket 2: Comprehensive Plan

Details

Project Category

Environmental

Project Actions

Other

Targeted Resources

Other

Project Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas and the National Park Service will plug 11 abandoned wells located at Padre Island National Seashore. While proper plugging of wells and reclamation of well sites involve relatively small land areas, they represent significant sources of petroleum pollution that can impact groundwater, springs and seeps, and surface water.

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