Stronger Together: Partnerships Power Flood Resilience Across Harris County

Flood resilience in Harris County depends on strong partnerships. The Harris County Flood Control District works alongside state, federal, and local agencies to deliver projects that decrease flooding impacts and improve quality of life for residents across the region. With more than 2,500 miles of bayous and channels across 23 major watersheds, advancing flood resilience…

October 14, 20250Comments

Projects

Berry Bayou on the Mend: Restoration Project in Motion

A channel restoration project is underway along Berry Bayou in the Sims Bayou watershed in southeast Harris County (Project ID: Z100-00-00-X302). This important maintenance effort will restore nearly 1.25 miles of channel between Ahrens Street and Whispering Creek Way in Harris County Precinct 2. The goal is to restore Berry Bayou’s ability to safely carry…

October 3, 20250Comments

Projects

Surveying the Future: Behind-the-Scenes Work That Keeps Harris County Resilient

Behind every flood control project in Harris County is a team you rarely see — but whose work shapes nearly everything the Flood Control District builds. The in-house Surveying Team is the “keeper of vertical data” for the county. They maintain more than 1,300 reference markers — essential GPS points that guide construction, drainage improvements,…

October 2, 20250Comments

Projects

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

Community

Making Flood Resilience Planning Accessible to All

Flooding affects every community in Harris County, and preparing for the future requires input from residents across many different backgrounds. The Harris County Flood Control District has continued to take steps to make its public meetings open and accessible to everyone. The Flood Control District is leading countywide planning efforts such as the Harris County…

September 19, 20250Comments