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Barker Reservoir Channels Set to Receive Major Maintenance

Four channels inside Barker Reservoir are receiving important maintenance as part of Harris County Flood Control District’s continued investment in maintaining and strengthening the region’s flood resiliency. Over time, sediment buildup and erosion have affected the condition and performance of these channels. This maintenance project will restore the channels to their original design and help…
July 8, 20260Comments

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Harris County Commissioners Court Approves Flood Control Funding Realignment Plan

Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a series of motions this week aimed at preserving federal flood mitigation funding and keeping major flood risk reduction projects moving forward. The approved actions establish a funding realignment strategy for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) projects. The plan will…
June 12, 20260Comments

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Dr. Tina Petersen speaks at a podium outdoors. Seated behind her are officials in uniforms and attendees. The mood is formal and attentive.
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Dr. Tina Petersen Announces Resignation from Harris County Flood Control District

Dr. Tina Petersen has announced her resignation as Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, concluding four years of leadership focused on advancing flood resilience, strengthening organizational accountability, and delivering critical infrastructure projects across Harris County. In a message to Flood Control District employees, Dr. Petersen said her decision was guided by a…
June 11, 20260Comments

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Greens Bayou Project Shows CDBG-DR Progress in Action

The Harris County Flood Control District highlighted visible progress this morning on the Greens Mid-Reach Channel Conveyance Improvements Project near Aldine Westfield Road. The project is part of the larger Greens Bayou Mid-Reach Program, a long-term effort to reduce flood risk in the Greens Bayou watershed. The work will help increase the amount of stormwater…
May 29, 20260Comments

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Commissioners Court Receives Update on Federally Funded Flood Mitigation Projects

This week, Harris County Commissioners Court received a project status update from the Harris County Flood Control District on federally funded flood mitigation efforts tied to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs. During the discussion, Flood Control District Executive Director Dr. Tina Petersen noted that…
May 14, 20260Comments

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What the New Flood Project Reports Mean for Harris County Residents

Harris County residents will soon have a clearer way to follow the progress of federally funded flood mitigation projects. Following recent public discussion about Community Development Block Grant funded projects, Harris County Commissioners Court requested expanded monthly reporting to provide more detailed project-level information. The new reports are intended to provide more consistent project-level visibility…
May 14, 20260Comments

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New Construction Awards Would Advance Flood Mitigation Projects Across Harris County

This week’s Harris County Commissioners Court agenda includes several items that would advance flood mitigation and resilience projects across the county, including construction awards, project updates, substantial completion milestones, and infrastructure investments tied to federal and local flood mitigation programs. Together, these items reflect multiple projects moving through different phases of implementation, from procurement and…
May 12, 20260Comments

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