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Construction Activities on Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek near the Grand Parkway Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site at Stockdick School Road and Clay Road. About this Project Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek near the Grand Parkway consists of two wet-bottom compartments designed to provide approximately 161 acre-feet…

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Executive Director Marcus Stuckett Highlights Partnership and Long-Term Resilience at CFRTF Meeting

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…

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Harris County, we have a Marsh Master.

It’s half boat, half bulldozer, all business… Unleash the Marsh Master! Built to go where traditional equipment can't, this amphibious machine travels over both land and water, making it ideal for wetlands, shallow streams, and other difficult-to-access areas. And it’s already making a difference! Maintenance crews recently used the Marsh Master for the very first…

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Executive Director Stuckett Focused on Accelerating Projects, Meeting Critical Deadlines

Six weeks into his return to the Harris County Flood Control District, Executive Director Marcus Stuckett says the District is moving with urgency to advance projects, meet approaching federal funding deadlines, and deliver flood risk reduction benefits to Harris County residents. In a recent interview with Greg Groogan, Director Stuckett spoke about the work ahead…

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Construction Underway on Major T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin Compartment

The Harris County Flood Control District recently celebrated the groundbreaking of an $18.6 million project to construct Compartment 1B of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin in the Cypress Creek watershed. Located on approximately 44 acres along T.C. Jester Boulevard, Compartment 1B is designed to provide approximately 793 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity, adding significant…

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Map showing Phase 1 and Phase 2 project areas along Brays Bayou near South Braeswood Boulevard and Interstate 610.

Construction Activities on Phase 2 of the Meyergrove Stormwater Detention Basin Project Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will access the site at North Braeswood Boulevard near Frankway Drive. About this Project Phase 2 of the Meyergrove Stormwater Detention Basin Project adds a second wet-bottom compartment that is designed to provide approximately 8 acre-feet of additional stormwater storage capacity…

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The Bayou Bulletin, powered by the Harris County Flood Control District, shares stories of flood resilience in Harris County—highlighting people, projects, and progress. The Harris County Flood Control District, created in 1937, is governed by Harris County Commissioners Court.

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