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Flood Projects Are Moving Into Construction After Years of Federal Review and Funding Delays

Federally funded flood mitigation projects in Harris County are under review as upcoming funding deadlines approach.  When major public investments and federal disaster recovery dollars are involved, residents deserve clear information about the projects meant to reduce flood risk in their communities. The most important point: these projects are moving forward. The Harris County Flood…
May 7, 20260Comments

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Flood Projects Take More Than Shovels: What Residents Should Know About Federal Flood Funding

Flood mitigation projects funded through federal programs often involve multiple steps before construction begins. Engineering, design, environmental review, bidding, permitting, land coordination, utility relocation, and federal approvals are all part of moving a project from planning into construction. While much of that work is not visible from the street, it can be essential to making…
May 5, 20260Comments

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JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING

Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin & West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin TWO PROJECTS IN THE ADDICKS RESERVOIR WATERSHED Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 851 6427 0050 To learn more, visit: hcfcd.org/C37 and hcfcd.org/C38 Why are these projects important? Dinner Creek…
May 1, 20260Comments

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Working Together to Reduce Flood Risk in Harris County

What is the Flood Resilience Plan (FRP)? The Flood Resilience Plan is a countywide, multi-departmental effort that will help Harris County be better equipped before, during, after, and in between flood events. It is designed to help support the well-being of Harris County residents, businesses, property owners, community organizations and government agencies facing the physical, social…
April 23, 20260Comments

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JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING – Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2

A PROJECT IN THE ARMAND BAYOU WATERSHED Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 p.m. Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 844 9113 1876 To learn more, visit hcfcd.org/C07. Why is this project important? Aims to reduce flood risk by providing stormwater storage capacity to mitigate for future Brookglen subdivision area…
April 21, 20260Comments

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Construction on Phase 1 of the Keegans Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin near Old Richmond Road Begins Soon!

Construction crews will access the site at Synott Road.   Residents are urged to respect all warning signs.  About this Project Phase 1 of the Keegans Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin near Old Richmond Road will construct a dry-bottom compartment that will provide approximately 400 acre-feet of stormwater storage — that is roughly the equivalent of 400 football…
April 20, 20260Comments

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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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