In 2018, Harris County voters approved a bond measure to advance comprehensive flood risk reduction efforts countywide. Designed as a multi-pronged response to both immediate and long-term flood challenges, the 2018 Bond Program includes 181 active funding categories (Bond IDs) that support a wide array of project types. The program’s flexible structure allows each Bond…

When voters approved the 2018 Bond Program, it wasn’t just about constructing new flood risk reduction infrastructure, it was also about restoring what Harris County already had. With more than $660 million secured for repair and maintenance alone, the Flood Control District has taken a proactive approach to maintaining its drainage infrastructure, ensuring that past…

When you think of flood risk reduction, trees might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but they play a surprisingly critical role in Harris County’s efforts to manage stormwater and reduce the risk of flooding for our communities. The Harris County Flood Control District’s mission is not only to implement effective stormwater…

After enduring the impact of Hurricane Harvey, Tropical Storm Imelda, and other intense storms, Harris County faced more than 800 damaged sites across its drainage infrastructure. In response, the Harris County Flood Control District, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), launched a large-scale Disaster Recovery Program to restore…

When it comes to flood protection in Harris County, most people think about big infrastructure, channels, bayous, and detention basins. But keeping all that land in working order takes careful oversight. That’s where the Property Management Program at the Harris County Flood Control District comes in. Harris County’s flood control network is massive. The District…