Flood Resiliency: More Than What You See

The work of the Harris County Flood Control District goes far beyond the construction residents may see along a bayou or channel. Across Harris County, teams are planning projects, maintaining infrastructure, monitoring conditions, engaging with communities, and working to reduce flood risk. Executive Director Marcus Y. Stuckett, P.E., CFM, says helping residents better understand that…

October 2, 20260Comments

Community Projects

For Executive Director Stuckett, Building Trust Starts With Transparency

As Executive Director Marcus Stuckett leads the Harris County Flood Control District through an ambitious period of project delivery, he says success will be measured by more than construction schedules. For Director Stuckett, being open and responsive with Harris County residents is also an important part of the job. “We understand that we are beholden…

September 2, 20260Comments

Community

Executive Director Marcus Stuckett Highlights Partnership and Long-Term Resilience at CFRTF Meeting

Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Stuckett joined members of the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) during its August 25 General Meeting to emphasize the importance of collaboration, community voices, and long-term planning as Harris County continues working toward greater flood resilience. The CFRTF brings together residents and subject-matter experts to provide…

August 26, 20260Comments

Projects

Executive Director Stuckett Focused on Accelerating Projects, Meeting Critical Deadlines

Six weeks into his return to the Harris County Flood Control District, Executive Director Marcus Stuckett says the District is moving with urgency to advance projects, meet approaching federal funding deadlines, and deliver flood risk reduction benefits to Harris County residents. In a recent interview with Greg Groogan, Director Stuckett spoke about the work ahead…

August 24, 20260Comments

Projects

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

Community

Working Together to Strengthen Harris County Infrastructure

Reducing flood risk requires coordination across the many systems Harris County residents rely on, including drainage, roads, and tollways. Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Stuckett has emphasized his commitment to working closely with the Harris County Engineering Department and Harris County Toll Road Authority to improve communication and support efficient project delivery.…

July 14, 20260Comments

Projects

Marcus Stuckett Named to Lead Harris County Flood Control District

Marcus Stuckett, P.E., CFM, has been named Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District, bringing more than two decades of civil engineering, water resources, and flood risk reduction experience to the role. His appointment comes at an important time for Harris County, as communities continue to look for progress on flood risk reduction…

June 25, 20260Comments

Projects

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

Projects

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