Coastal Watch Association is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, and quality of life for the residents of the Coastal Bend through research, education, communication, and action.

Open Permits

EPA-HQ-OAR-1212

EPA

WHERE

National

What

Proposing to remove public comment as minimum requirement for “minor” permits.

WHY

Proposing to remove public comment as minimum requirement for “minor” permits.

Action

122362

Enbridge Renewal

WHERE

Ingleside

What

Expecting a public hearing or CCH.

WHY

Expecting a public hearing or CCH.

Action

Become a CWA member to keep updated.

WRPERM 14035

“Project Yaren” Water Rights Permit

WHERE

Ingleside, Ingleside on the bay

What

Damage to marine life through intake of water and increase in salinity.

WHY

Damage to marine life through intake of water and increase in salinity.

Action

WQ0005473000

Project YaREN Water Discharge Permit (INGLESIDE CLEAN AMMONIA PARTNERS LLC)

WHERE

Ingleside Ingleside on the bay

What

Harm to marine life from increase in salinity and chemicals and metals in discharge.

WHY

Harm to marine life from increase in salinity and chemicals and metals in discharge.

Action

SWG-2007-01637

Cheniere

WHERE

Portland

What

The proposed expansion would destroy wetlands, increase industrial activity, and add pollution risks to Corpus Christi Bay. These impacts threaten water quality, wildlife habitat, and coastal ecosystems that local communities rely on.

WHY

The proposed expansion would destroy wetlands, increase industrial activity, and add pollution risks to Corpus Christi Bay. These impacts threaten water quality, wildlife habitat, and coastal ecosystems that local communities rely on.

Action

182466 & 105710

CC Liquifaction/Cheniere

WHERE

Portland

What

The increase in air emissions is particularly concerning, as the company is already under a pending violation for exceeding existing air emission limits.

WHY

The increase in air emissions is particularly concerning, as the company is already under a pending violation for exceeding existing air emission limits.

Action

WQ0004606000

Cheniere Renewal

WHERE

Portland

What

This permit authorizes wastewater discharges into waterways that flow directly to Corpus Christi Bay, making water quality, aquatic habitat, fisheries, and public health important considerations during the permit review process. 

WHY

This permit authorizes wastewater discharges into waterways that flow directly to Corpus Christi Bay, making water quality, aquatic habitat, fisheries, and public health important considerations during the permit review process. 

Action

Submit comment to TCEQ: https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/index.cfmmments

For more information on how to get involved, please contact info@coastalwatchassociation.org

In the news

Recent work/media mentions

Coastal Watch Association Takes Aim At Polluter Permits

From Coastal Bend Current

Texas coastal town in “David and Goliath” fight against planned ammonia plant

From Texas Tribune

EPA rollback on emissions rules raises concerns for Northside neighbors living near refineries

From KRIS-TV