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"Report on a study to identify and quantify marine-related activities of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway that contribute directly to the economy of Texas. In addition to analyses of current and future economic impact, particular emphasis was placed on history, land use, commodity flows, industrial users, and technological innovations relating to the Waterway. Thirty-nine figures, 38 tables"--Texas A & M University Sea Grant publication website (http://texasseagrant.org/publications/category/1974-publications/)
The foremost objective of this project is to demonstrate the importance of the ports in the State of Texas to the economy of the state and the nation. Traditionally, the economic value of the state's ports has focused upon the economic impact to the region or a small sector of the state. Seldom has the full interior regions of the state been considered when evaluating the economic impact of the ports. Moreover, the assessment will provide information including data, analyses, and findings that may be used by TxDOT in developing a statewide port planning assistance program. In fulfilling these objectives, the study synthesizes the information which has been collected and analyzed to develop regional benefits of the state's ports. Where these data are absent, additional data have been obtained from the port and the region as appropriate to extend the regional impacts to the state.
The purpose of this study is to update a 1989 study of the economic impact of the Gulf Intracoastal Watersay System in Texas. The study uses a variety of factors to determine the current impact of the GIWW on Texas including cargo value of domestic goods, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway maintenance dredging, water transportation/services revenue. In addition, the ramifications and economic impact of a possible extension of the GIWW into Mexico is presented. This study is being continued under the auspices of a new sponsor, the Texas Waterway Operators Association. The second part involves a more in-depth review of the economic impact that the barge industry has on Texas, particularly as related to industries that are heavily dependent on low-cost transportation for bulk commodities.