Harris County, we have a Marsh Master.

It’s half boat, half bulldozer, all business… Unleash the Marsh Master! Built to go where traditional equipment can't, this amphibious machine travels over both land and water, making it ideal for wetlands, shallow streams, and other difficult-to-access areas. And it’s already making a difference! Maintenance crews recently used the Marsh Master for the very first…

August 25, 20260Comments

Projects

From West Houston to the East End, Major Maintenance Is Moving Forward Across Brays Bayou

The Brays Bayou watershed stretches across some of Harris County’s most established and heavily traveled communities. Keeping its network of bayous and tributaries functioning requires continuous maintenance, from removing thousands of cubic yards of sediment to repairing erosion, replacing aging infrastructure, and rehabilitating channels. Across the watershed, the Harris County Flood Control District is carrying…

August 12, 20260Comments

Community

Build a Career That Makes a Difference at the Harris County Flood Control District

Looking for a career where your work can make a difference in your community? The Harris County Flood Control District is hiring for a variety of positions across the organization, offering opportunities to build a career while supporting work that serves communities throughout Harris County. A Team with a Wide Range of Skills Reducing flood…

August 10, 20260Comments

Projects

Maintenance Work Near Olivewood Cemetery Repairing Drainage to White Oak Bayou

A drainage improvement has been completed along White Oak Bayou near historic Olivewood Cemetery, where Harris County Flood Control District maintenance crews addressed an area where stormwater had not been draining efficiently. Located just southwest of Interstate Highway 10 at Studemont Street in Harris County Precinct One, the work included installation of a new drainage…

August 7, 20260Comments

Projects

Harris County Flood Control District Completes Drainage System Repairs at Three Precinct 2 Sites

The Harris County Flood Control District has completed major drainage system repair efforts at three sites in the Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou watersheds in Harris County Precinct 2, supporting continued investment in the maintenance of flood control infrastructure. The work addressed deferred maintenance needs that were previously delayed because dedicated funding was not available. The completed…

August 5, 20260Comments

Projects

Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project Reaches New Milestone

The Clear Creek Federal Flood Risk Management Project has reached an important milestone. In June 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the project’s revised plan. Pending completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process, the Harris County Flood Control District expects to issue a Request for Qualifications for final design services in Q3…

July 30, 20260Comments

Projects

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

Projects

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

Projects

Barker Reservoir Watershed Gets a Major Tune-Up

Across the Barker Reservoir watershed, aging flood control infrastructure has led to erosion, sediment buildup, and damage in many channels. Left unaddressed, this damage reduces how much stormwater these channels can carry compared to their original design capacity. That’s why major maintenance work is now underway. The Flood Control District is restoring these channels to…

July 2, 20260Comments

Projects

Keeping Addicks Reservoir Watershed Flowing: 3 Major Maintenance Projects Underway

Across the Addicks Reservoir watershed, aging flood control infrastructure has led to erosion, sediment buildup, and damage in many channels. Left unaddressed, this damage reduces how much stormwater these channels can carry compared to their original design capacity. That’s why major maintenance work is now underway. The Flood Control District is restoring these channels to…

July 1, 20260Comments