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Working Together to Strengthen Harris County Infrastructure

Reducing flood risk requires coordination across the many systems Harris County residents rely on, including drainage, roads, and tollways. Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Stuckett has emphasized his commitment to working closely with the Harris County Engineering Department and Harris County Toll Road Authority to improve communication and support efficient project delivery.…
July 14, 20260Comments

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Updates to Harris County’s Flood Resilience Plan to be Shared at Public Open Houses

Open Houses begin July 14 as countywide plan moves into advanced development Hosted by the Harris County Infrastructure Resilience Team (IRT), of which the Harris County Flood Control District is the lead agency, the first of four Flood Resilience Plan (FRP) Open Houses will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Mangum-Howell Community Center,…
July 14, 20260Comments

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A map highlighting Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin.
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Construction Activities on Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2 Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site on both sides of Genoa Red Bluff, south of Fairmont Parkway and north of Red Bluff Road. About this Project The Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2 project will construct two dry-bottom…
July 10, 20260Comments

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Map of Harris County showing Mangum-Howell, Barrett Station, Bayland, and Tom Bass community center locations.
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Help Shape Harris County’s Flood Resilience Future

Harris County’s Flood Resilience Plan is moving forward, and community feedback remains a key part of the process. Join us at our first upcoming open house and help shape future resilience actions for neighborhoods across the county! You will have the chance to: Explore proposed flood resilience strategies Help set community priorities Meeting Dates, Times…
July 9, 20260Comments

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Barker Reservoir Channels Set to Receive Major Maintenance

Four channels inside Barker Reservoir are receiving important maintenance as part of Harris County Flood Control District’s continued investment in maintaining and strengthening the region’s flood resiliency. Over time, sediment buildup and erosion have affected the condition and performance of these channels. This maintenance project will restore the channels to their original design and help…
July 8, 20260Comments

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Map showing highlighted project areas near Buffalo Bayou and Mason Creek, including Barker Cypress and Westheimer roads.
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Barker Reservoir Watershed Gets a Major Tune-Up

Across the Barker Reservoir watershed, aging flood control infrastructure has led to erosion, sediment buildup, and damage in many channels. Left unaddressed, this damage reduces how much stormwater these channels can carry compared to their original design capacity. That’s why major maintenance work is now underway. The Flood Control District is restoring these channels to…
July 2, 20260Comments

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Map showing highlighted project segments along Bear Creek and Langham Creek near Bear Creek Pioneers Park and Cullen Park.
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Keeping Addicks Reservoir Watershed Flowing: 3 Major Maintenance Projects Underway

Across the Addicks Reservoir watershed, aging flood control infrastructure has led to erosion, sediment buildup, and damage in many channels. Left unaddressed, this damage reduces how much stormwater these channels can carry compared to their original design capacity. That’s why major maintenance work is now underway. The Flood Control District is restoring these channels to…
July 1, 20260Comments

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