Maintenance Matters: How Mowing Supports Flood Risk Reduction In Harris County

It’s mowing season at the Harris County Flood Control District! Maintenance crews are out across the county with tractors, trimmers, and other equipment to manage vegetation, reduce invasive species, and keep our drainage network accessible for inspection and maintenance. When it comes to mowing for flood control purposes, timing matters. We follow a carefully planned…

September 29, 20250Comments

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Working Together for Resilience

This week, Houston Stronger brought community leaders, engineers, and public officials together for Working Together for Resilience at HCC’s West Houston Institute. The event highlighted how far our region has come since Hurricane Harvey and what’s next for flood risk reduction efforts across our region. Commissioner Tom Ramsey, P.E. (Precinct 3), kicked things off with…

September 25, 20250Comments

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From Concept to Reality: How Harris County’s 2018 Bond Program Is Delivering Flood Risk Reduction

In 2018, Harris County voters took bold action. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a storm that damaged more than 154,000 homes and dropped over a trillion gallons of rain, residents approved a $2.5 billion bond program to take on flood risk across the county. Seven years later, that vision has transformed into real, measurable…

September 19, 20250Comments

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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…

September 18, 20250Comments

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Catch, Hold, Release: How Stormwater Detention Basins Work

With a yearly rainfall average of about 48 inches, stormwater in Harris County must be managed effectively to reduce the risk of flooding for homes and businesses. Stormwater Detention Basins play an important part in reducing the risk of flooding for Harris County residents. A stormwater detention basin is an engineered, excavated area of land…

September 16, 20250Comments

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How Harris County Flood Control District Turned a Bond Program 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 Flood Control District Is Tackling Repair and Maintenance Head-On

When voters approved the 2018 Bond Program, it wasn’t just about constructing new flood risk reduction infrastructure, it was also about restoring what Harris County already had. With more than $660 million secured for repair and maintenance alone, the Flood Control District has taken a proactive approach to maintaining its drainage infrastructure, ensuring that past…

July 15, 20250Comments

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How Tree Planting Supports Flood Risk Reduction in Harris County

When you think of flood risk reduction, 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 reduce the risk of flooding for our communities. The Harris County Flood Control District’s mission is not only to implement effective stormwater…

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…

July 14, 20250Comments

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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