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…
As Executive Director Marcus Stuckett leads the Harris County Flood Control District through an ambitious period of project delivery, he says success will be measured by more than construction schedules.
For Director Stuckett, being open and responsive with Harris County residents is also an important part of the job.
“We understand that we are beholden…
The Harris County Flood Control District continues to monitor Tropical Storm Edouard as the system strengthens and approaches the upper Texas coast.
As of Tuesday morning, Edouard had sustained winds of about 50 mph and was moving west-northwest to northwest at approximately 7 to 8 mph. The center was expected to make landfall near the…
The Harris County Flood Control District is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone Five, which is expected to move toward the upper Texas coast Tuesday and could bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds and rising water levels to portions of eastern Harris County.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect from Port Bolivar, Texas, to Vermilion, Louisiana, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A major flood risk reduction project for Halls Bayou is one step closer to construction.
Harris County Flood Control District recently reviewed the final design plans for the Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements Downstream of Hopper Road. This milestone means the project is nearing the point where it can be advertised for construction bids.
Once…
