A new wave of environmental action is underway in Harris County with the launch of the Regional Public Education Services Program, led by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). This initiative tackles water pollution and flood risks by empowering the community with knowledge, and calling for shared responsibility. Flooding isn’t just about rising water…

The White Oak Bayou watershed is a vital part of Harris County’s drainage system, stretching from central to northwest portions of the county. It encompasses key urban areas, including the City of Jersey Village and parts of Houston itself. Covering 111 square miles, the watershed captures rainfall across a large area and channels it into…

The Harris County Flood Control District held a virtual community engagement meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, to present updates on the C-41 Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements project. The meeting, part of the District’s ongoing efforts to inform and engage the public, focused on planned improvements in the Halls Bayou watershed and provided residents…

Efforts to reduce flood risk in the Kingwood area are moving forward as the Harris County Flood Control District progresses with the Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project. Designed to improve stormwater management and drainage in flood-prone areas, this initiative combines targeted channel upgrades with a large-scale stormwater detention basin.…