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A three-month maintenance project addressing channel erosion along a tributary of White Oak Bayou is complete! Maintenance crews worked east of the intersection of Fairbanks North Houston Rd. and Battleoak Dr. to repair about 700 feet of toe line erosion, which is damage or erosion at the bottom of the slope where stormwater gradually washes…
September 14, 20260Comments

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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