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Tonight: Learn How the Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Will Reduce Flood Risk

Residents can learn more about a major flood risk reduction project in the Clear Creek watershed during a virtual community engagement meeting hosted by the Harris County Flood Control District on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The meeting will provide an overview of the Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Project, including how the basin will increase…
August 11, 20260Comments

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Maintenance Work Near Olivewood Cemetery Repairing Drainage to White Oak Bayou

A drainage improvement has been completed along White Oak Bayou near historic Olivewood Cemetery, where Harris County Flood Control District maintenance crews addressed an area where stormwater had not been draining efficiently. Located just southwest of Interstate Highway 10 at Studemont Street in Harris County Precinct One, the work included installation of a new drainage…
August 7, 20260Comments

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Poor Farm Ditch Project Expected to Increase Channel Capacity by More Than 60 Percent

Work continues for a major improvement project along Poor Farm Ditch. The project is expected to replace deteriorating infrastructure and significantly increase the channel’s capacity to carry stormwater through the cities of West University Place and Southside Place. The Harris County Flood Control District project includes widening and deepening approximately 3,100 linear feet of the…
August 7, 20260Comments

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Harris County Flood Control District Completes Drainage System Repairs at Three Precinct 2 Sites

The Harris County Flood Control District has completed major drainage system repair efforts at three sites in the Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou watersheds in Harris County Precinct 2, supporting continued investment in the maintenance of flood control infrastructure. The work addressed deferred maintenance needs that were previously delayed because dedicated funding was not available. The completed…
August 5, 20260Comments

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New Research Reinforces the Need for Updated Flood Risk Information

A newly released study from Texas A&M University's Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) reinforces a key message behind the Harris County Flood Control District's MAAPnext initiative: flood risk in Harris County extends beyond the boundaries shown on today's effective Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps. While the two efforts use different methodologies—the…
August 3, 20260Comments

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Advancing Erosion Repairs Along Seals Gully

The Harris County Flood Control District is making progress on a series of repairs along Seals Gully near Cypress Forest Park in the Cypress Creek watershed. The work, located in in Harris County Precinct 3, is intended to address active erosion and improve the long-term stability of the channel. Recent maintenance included stabilizing channel slopes…
July 27, 20260Comments

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Map highlighting the project area along FM 1959 near Blackhawk Boulevard and Clear Creek.
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JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING – Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin

A PROJECT IN THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:30 p.m. Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 826 2003 9650 To learn more, visit: hcfcd.org/Friendswood Why is this project important? Reduces flood risk by increasing stormwater storage capacity Supports future channel conveyance improvements Advances a long-term…
July 27, 20260Comments

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Map highlighting the project area along Greens Bayou near Aldine Bender Road and Aldine Westfield Road.
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The Flood Control District is Now Accepting Construction Bids for Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 3A Project

The project has been officially advertised by the Harris County Purchasing Department, which is now accepting bids from qualified contractors. Before construction can begin, construction companies must submit proposals that outline their approach for the project and how much it will cost. The Flood Control District will review those proposals and select a contractor. Once…
July 27, 20260Comments

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