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Executive Director Marcus Stuckett Highlights Partnership and Long-Term Resilience at CFRTF Meeting

Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Stuckett joined members of the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) during its August 25 General Meeting to emphasize the importance of collaboration, community voices, and long-term planning as Harris County continues working toward greater flood resilience. The CFRTF brings together residents and subject-matter experts to provide…
August 26, 20260Comments

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Community Projects

From Community Concern to Construction: Scenic Woods Tributary Repairs Move Forward

For Scenic Woods resident Broderick Butler, seeing construction equipment along a nearby tributary represents more than the start of another construction project. It marks progress on an issue he first brought before Harris County Commissioners Court years ago. At the Aug. 6 Commissioners Court meeting, Butler returned to thank the Court and the Harris County…
August 15, 20260Comments

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Community

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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Community

What is the Community Flood Resilience Task Force?

Bringing More Voices into Flood Resilience For nearly 50 years, Harris County relied on the Flood Control Task Force to provide guidance on policies and programs aimed at protecting homes, businesses, and the local economy from flooding. Established in 1972, the group reflected the priorities of its time, focusing primarily on flood protection infrastructure and…
July 22, 20260Comments

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Community

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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Harris County Agencies Advance Plan to Protect Federal Funding and Deliver Critical Flood Risk Reduction Projects 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Proposed path forward meets CDBG-DR timelines, preserves full project scopes, and creates an opportunity for approximately $125 million in additional CDBG-MIT projects. The Harris County Flood Control District, in coordination with the Harris County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), is advancing a coordinated plan and path forward to protect federal…
June 8, 20260Comments

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