SWG Continues Effort Seeking Right-Of-Entry from Orange County Property Owners
SWG Continues Effort Seeking Right-Of-Entry from Orange County ... swg.usace.army.mil
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GALVESTON, Texas —
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District real estate specialists will be going door to door seeking rights of entry (ROEs) from Orange County property owners on Aug. 11. This month’s trip is necessary to complete the effort initiated on Jul. 14, 2023, and if needed, a follow up trip may also be scheduled for Aug 25.
The Orange County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project
The Galveston District has been seeking the ROEs to conduct cultural resource and geotechnical investigations in support of the Orange County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The Orange County Project is part of the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay (S2G) Coastal Storm Risk Management Program.
Ensuring Property Owner Participation
While traveling door to door, real estate specialists will make sure every property owner has the opportunity to grant permission in accessing their property to further the design of the Orange County Project.
- ROEs are valid for up to a year—or more—and can ensure property owners are contacted and notified before USACE personnel and/or USACE-hired contractors access their property.
- Property owners can share site-specific conditions including advanced notification, preferred access routes, and wildlife warnings as part of the ROE.
Galveston District staff conducting the visits will have official USACE credentials on hand for landowners to verify. Once property owners sign the ROE, they can ask to see a copy for verification.
“The investigations that these ROEs facilitate are necessary to ensure we design the right project,” said Lt. Col. Ian O’Sullivan, Galveston District’s Mega Projects Division deputy commander. “By doing this, we also ensure landowners are informed, that USACE is being transparent with the public, and that we maintain safety for everyone involved in the investigation process.”
The Objectives of the Orange County Project
The Orange County Project is designed to achieve the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Reduce risk to human life and critical infrastructure
- Maintain and restore coastal habitat
- Enhance energy security
- Identify opportunities to enhance existing hurricane protection systems
The project is part of the Galveston District’s comprehensive plan to increase coastal resilience against the intense storms that frequently hit the 400-mile Texas coastline.
Partnerships and Project Details
USACE partnered with the Gulf Coast Protection District, Orange County Drainage District, and Orange County for the pre-construction, engineering, and design of the Orange County Project.
The project includes:
- Approximately 20 miles of new earthen levees
- Approximately three miles of new concrete floodwalls
- Between 150 to 200 gravity drainage structures
- 14 to 16 new pump stations
- About 40 closure structures
- Two navigable sector gates
- The restoration of impacted marsh and forested wetlands
For more information on the Orange County Project, visit https://www.swg.usace.army.mil/S2G/OrangeCounty/.
For more news and information, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GalvestonDistrict, and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/USACEgalveston.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations | – Number of deaths and people affected by water-related disasters – Direct economic losses caused by water-related disasters |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.5: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity, and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species | – Extent of protected areas – Number of threatened species prevented from extinction |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 15: Life on Land.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
- Target 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations.
- Target 15.5: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity, and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
- Number of deaths and people affected by water-related disasters: This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 11.5 under SDG 11.
- Direct economic losses caused by water-related disasters: This indicator can also be used to measure progress towards Target 11.5 under SDG 11.
- Extent of protected areas: This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 15.5 under SDG 15.
- Number of threatened species prevented from extinction: This indicator can also be used to measure progress towards Target 15.5 under SDG 15.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations | – Number of deaths and people affected by water-related disasters – Direct economic losses caused by water-related disasters |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.5: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity, and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species | – Extent of protected areas – Number of threatened species prevented from extinction |
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