When voters approved the 2018 Bond Program, it wasn't just about building new infrastructure, it was also about restoring and protecting what Harris County already had. With more than $660 million secured for repair and maintenance alone, the county has taken a proactive approach to maintaining its aging flood control system, ensuring that past investments…

When you think of flood control, 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 protect our communities. The Harris County Flood Control District’s mission is not only to implement effective stormwater management plans and maintain essential infrastructure,…

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…

After Hurricane Harvey devastated Harris County in 2017, the damage wasn’t limited to homes and streets — it left deep scars in the county’s flood control infrastructure. To repair and strengthen critical channels and bayous after Harvey and other storms like Tropical Storm Imelda, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) partnered with the U.S.…

As the summer heat ramps up in Harris County, you may notice mowers at work along bayous, channels, and stormwater basins. These aren’t just routine landscaping efforts — they’re part of a large-scale maintenance plan led by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) to reduce flood risks and keep drainage systems working efficiently. HCFCD…