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

Weather & Alerts

As Rain Continues, Bayous Help Carry Water Through Harris County

Periods of heavy rain have impacted parts of the region this week, leading to elevated water levels in some bayous and channels across Harris County. While conditions continue to be monitored, the good news is that many waterways have been able to move water efficiently between rounds of rainfall. During a recent interview with KHOU…

June 16, 20260Comments

Projects

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

Projects

Construction Activities on Greens Mid-Reach Channel Conveyance Improvements Project – Segment 1 Begin Soon! 

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site from multiple locations along Greens Bayou between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Aldine Westfield Road. About this Project The Greens Mid-Reach Channel Conveyance Improvements Project – Segment 1 consists of conveyance improvements on approximately five miles of…

May 22, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction on the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2, Compartment 2 Project Begins Soon!

Construction crews will be accessing the site at Miranda Street and Maximilian Street.  Residents are urged to respect all warning signs. About this Project Phase 2 of the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin consists of two dry-bottom compartments. Phase 2, Compartment 1 was completed in Q2 2025. Compartment 2 is expected to provide approximately 260 acre-feet of additional…

April 10, 20260Comments

Projects

The Greens Bayou Mid-Reach Program

The Harris County Flood Control District is working to reduce flood risks along the mid-reach stretch of Greens Bayou. The Greens Mid-Reach Program is a long-term multi-project initiative along Greens Bayou from Veterans Memorial Drive to JFK Boulevard. The program is intended to improve channel conveyance along Greens Bayou and provide stormwater storage capacity within…

February 5, 20260Comments