Emily Woodell Discusses Federal Flood Mitigation Funding Moving Into Construction

Watch the Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2 Project Meeting & Share Your Feedback

We look forward to hearing from you! If you missed the community engagement meeting held on April 28, 2026, or would like a refresher, you can now watch the full recording and explore more details on the project webpage. The presentation included details on the Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2…

Construction on the Forest Green Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 1 Project Begins Soon!

Construction crews will be accessing the site from FM 2100, just south of the intersection of FM 1960. Residents are urged to respect all warning signs. About this Project Phase 1 of the Forest Green Stormwater Detention Basin project is designed to provide approximately 247 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity — that is roughly the…

Watch the Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2 Project Meeting & Share Your Feedback

We look forward to hearing from you! If you missed the community engagement meeting held on April 28, 2026, or would like a refresher, you can now watch the full recording and explore more details on the project webpage. The presentation included details on the Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2…

Flood Control Projects Continue Moving Forward Ahead of Hurricane Season

As hurricane season approaches, the Harris County Flood Control District is continuing work on major flood risk reduction projects across the region. During an interview this morning with FOX 26, Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director of the Flood Control District, discussed the progress being made on federally funded flood mitigation projects, the challenges involved in…

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

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

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

CFRTF Retreat Focuses on Shared Responsibility and Community Resilience

As Harris County continues to face growing flood risks, the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) convened for a working retreat focused on shaping the future of flood resilience across the region. A key partner of the Harris County Flood Control District, the CFRTF explored big-picture strategies to better protect residents, strengthen communication, and guide…

April 28, 20260Comments