Infrastructure and Resilience: Dr. Tina Petersen Highlights Harris County’s Path Forward

On Thursday, September 18, The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2025 Infrastructure Summit. The event brought together public officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss the future of infrastructure in Harris County and Greater Houston. Dr. Tina Petersen, Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District emphasized the ongoing importance of…

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Catch, Hold, Release: How Stormwater Basins Work

With a yearly rainfall of about 51 inches, water in Harris County must be controlled carefully to prevent flooding in homes, businesses, and streets. One of the most important tools for this is the stormwater detention basin, which is like a big bowl-shaped area that holds rainwater. These basins keep water for a while and…

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How Harris County Turned a Bond Vote Into Real Results for Flood-Prone Communities

In 2018, Harris County voters approved a bond measure to advance comprehensive flood risk reduction efforts countywide. Designed as a multi-pronged response to both immediate and long-term flood challenges, the 2018 Bond Program includes 181 active funding categories (Bond IDs) that support a wide array of project types. The program’s flexible structure allows each Bond…

July 15, 20250Comments

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How Harris County Is Tackling Flood Repair and Maintenance Head-On

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…

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How Tree Planting Supports Flood Control in Harris County

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,…

July 14, 20250Comments

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How Harris County is Recovering from Storm Damage

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…

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How Harris County Manages Its Flood Control Property

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…

July 14, 20250Comments

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MAAPnext: A Data-Driven Leap in Flood Hazard Mapping for Harris County

The Modeling, Assessment and Awareness Project (MAAPnext) is a collaborative initiative between the Harris County Flood Control District and FEMA to deliver the most advanced flood hazard mapping effort in the county’s history. Leveraging new hydrologic and hydraulic modeling technologies, the project will update how flood risks are understood and communicated across all 22 watersheds…

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Flood Control Repairs Completed on San Jacinto River Tributary in Kingwood

Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has completed slope repairs along a small tributary of the San Jacinto River in Kingwood. The channel, identified as G103-38-01, experienced significant erosion during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The damaged area is located near Forest Garden Drive and Twin Grove Lane, east of the West Fork San Jacinto River.…

July 14, 20250Comments

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Scarsdale Bridge Reopens as Part of Mud Gully Flood Control Project

The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) reopened the Scarsdale Boulevard bridge in 2022 as part of the Mud Gully channel improvement project in southeast Harris County. At the same time, the Beamer Road bridge closed temporarily to allow for additional construction. The project is part of Bond Project C-03, which focuses on improving stormwater…

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