Keeping the Prairie Healthy: Prescribed Burns in Northwest Harris County

At the beginning of February, the Harris County Flood Control District conducted a prescribed burn on 440 acres of prairie and wetlands in northwest Harris County near the Katy Prairie. The burn was carefully planned and supervised by certified fire professionals to ensure it stayed safe and contained. Why This Work Is Important Prescribed burns…

March 2, 20260Comments

Supporting Flood Risk Reduction with Native Wildflowers

You may start to notice small green patches forming along some of our channels and stormwater detention basins. While they may look like weeds at first glance, they’re actually young bluebonnets. Bluebonnets begin as low-growing clusters of leaves called rosettes. They stay close to the ground through the winter months, building strength below the surface.…

March 2, 20260Comments

Why the Flood Control District Plants Wildflowers

The Harris County Flood Control District is committed to increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of its drainage infrastructure to better serve the residents of Harris County. Planting wildflowers is a beneficial practice that promotes native vegetation and beautifies the local landscape. Planting slow-growing wildflowers can delay the first mowing cycle, saving maintenance dollars and allowing…

November 12, 20250Comments