Texas Irrigation Canals

One large canal system in Texas is located along the Rio Grande near El Paso.

A similar canal system exists on the Mexican side of the river, beginning in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.

Progress was stopped due to a lack of funding after only three miles of canal were built.

A large canal system is located in the lower Rio Grande valley, at the southernmost tip of Texas.

The canal network of 1,100 miles (1,800 km) is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and provides water to farm a region with inadequate and unreliable rainfall.

The water leaves the San Solomon Springs swimming pool in Balmorhea State Park in one large canal.

The canals in East Texas serve several purposes including delivery of water to farms throughout the area.

Source: [2] A large portion of the canals in Southeast Texas are owned and operated by the Lower Neches Valley Authority.

The barrier, constructed between 2000 and 2003, prevents saltwater contamination during periods of low river flows.

Source:[4] The Sabine River Authority John W. Simmons Gulf Coast Canal System provides water for irrigation as well as industrial and municipal purposes.