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Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Stuckett joined members of the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) during its August 25 General Meeting to emphasize the importance of collaboration, community voices, and long-term planning as Harris County continues working toward greater flood resilience.
The CFRTF brings together residents and subject-matter experts to provide Harris County with recommendations related to flood resilience. Their work helps bring community perspectives into broader conversations about flood risk and long-term planning.
Director Stuckett, whose appointment was approved by Harris County Commissioners Court on June 25, brings more than two decades of engineering and flood mitigation experience to the role. During his remarks, he thanked Task Force members for their continued service and outlined the importance of their work to the Flood Control District’s future.
“I appreciate the expertise and commitment of everyone that’s a part of this group, and your willingness to engage in what we consider a public service because it’s going to help make the District work better,” he said.
He also emphasized that partnerships are an important part of the Flood Control District’s work moving forward.
“Working with the Task Force and pushing us forward into resilience is going to be just such a big part of the District going forward,” he said.
The Flood Resilience Plan
Director Stuckett’s remarks came as the Task Force continues its work related to Harris County’s Flood Resilience Plan. He encouraged members to think beyond immediate challenges and consider how decisions made today can shape Harris County for years to come.
“We need to look forward to a resilient Harris County into the future, and consider what decisions we need to make to help us get there,” he said.
He also emphasized the importance of turning planning into action.
“As this plan moves forward, I just want to make sure we’re identifying risk and priorities towards an actionable roadmap that can help guide us over a long term, so the choices that we make today are going to guide us in the future,” he said.
A Community Heard
Building flood resilience across a county as large and diverse as Harris County requires more than engineering and technical analysis. It also requires understanding how flood risk affects different communities and incorporating those experiences into long-term decisions.
Director Stuckett remarked that Task Force members, while their technical expertise is important, must remain connected to the people and communities the work is intended to serve.
For the Flood Control District, that connection helps inform how the District plans for the future while continuing to move projects, maintenance, and other flood risk reduction efforts forward.
“We have some responsibilities to move forward with urgency, to protect public resources, and communicate clearly with our communities,” he said.
Stay In Touch
The Flood Control District will continue working with the CFRTF as Harris County advances its Flood Resilience Plan.
Learn more about the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) and its ongoing work to help strengthen flood resilience across Harris County. Community members can also attend the CFRTF’s monthly General Meetings to hear updates and stay engaged.
For additional updates, follow the Flood Control District on social media for project news, maintenance updates, and upcoming community meeting opportunities.