Advancing Erosion Repairs Along Seals Gully

The Harris County Flood Control District is making progress on a series of repairs along Seals Gully near Cypress Forest Park in the Cypress Creek watershed. The work, located in in Harris County Precinct 3, is intended to address active erosion and improve the long-term stability of the channel. Recent maintenance included stabilizing channel slopes…

July 27, 20260Comments

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JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING – Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin

A PROJECT IN THE CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED Tuesday, August 11, 2026 6:30 p.m. Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 826 2003 9650 To learn more, visit: hcfcd.org/Friendswood Why is this project important? Reduces flood risk by increasing stormwater storage capacity Supports future channel conveyance improvements Advances a long-term…

July 27, 20260Comments

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The Flood Control District is Now Accepting Construction Bids for Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 3A Project

The project has been officially advertised by the Harris County Purchasing Department, which is now accepting bids from qualified contractors. Before construction can begin, construction companies must submit proposals that outline their approach for the project and how much it will cost. The Flood Control District will review those proposals and select a contractor. Once…

July 27, 20260Comments

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Taylor Gully & Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Mitigation Project to Break Ground

Event marks the Flood Control District’s first major capital flood risk reduction project in the Kingwood area WHAT: On Monday, the Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Precinct 3, the City of Houston, and other federal, state, and local partners will break ground on the $29.4 million Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge…

July 17, 20260Comments

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Join Us July 20 to Help Shape What Comes Next

Explore proposed strategies and help set flood resilience priorities for Harris County Flood resilience planning depends on the voices and experiences of Harris County residents. This open house is an opportunity to learn more about proposed strategies, provide feedback, and help identify what matters most to communities facing flood risks. You will have the…

July 17, 20260Comments

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Updates to Harris County’s Flood Resilience Plan to be Shared at Public Open Houses

Open Houses begin July 14 as countywide plan moves into advanced development Hosted by the Harris County Infrastructure Resilience Team (IRT), of which the Harris County Flood Control District is the lead agency, the first of four Flood Resilience Plan (FRP) Open Houses will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Mangum-Howell Community Center,…

July 14, 20260Comments

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Construction Activities on Genoa Red Bluff Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2 Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site on both sides of Genoa Red Bluff, south of Fairmont Parkway and north of Red Bluff Road. About this Project The Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2 project will construct two dry-bottom…

July 10, 20260Comments

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Construction to Begin on $33 Million Poor Farm Ditch Flood Mitigation Project

Reconstruction will modernize 70-year-old channel and reduce flood risk in the Brays Bayou watershed WHAT: The Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Precinct 1, and local, state, and federal partners will mark the start of construction on the $33 million Poor Farm Ditch Reconstruction Project, a major flood mitigation investment in the Brays Bayou…

July 10, 20260Comments

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Help Shape Harris County’s Flood Resilience Future

Harris County’s Flood Resilience Plan is moving forward, and community feedback remains a key part of the process. Join us at our first upcoming open house and help shape future resilience actions for neighborhoods across the county! You will have the chance to: Explore proposed flood resilience strategies Help set community priorities Meeting Dates, Times…

July 9, 20260Comments

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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