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Statement on Harris County’s Proposed Path Forward for CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT Funding

Harris County agencies are advancing an innovative path forward to protect federal disaster recovery funding, cut through bureaucratic barriers, and keep critical flood risk reduction projects moving for residents. The proposed approach goes beyond standard government processes by coordinating across agencies, funding programs, and project timelines to solve complex federal funding challenges. Rather than…

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Map highlighting two project areas along South Mayde Creek near Stockdick School Road, Clay Road, and Highway 99.

The Flood Control District is Now Accepting Bids for Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek Near Grand Parkway

Construction is anticipated to start in Q3 2026. The project has been officially advertised by the Harris County Purchasing Department, which is now accepting bids from qualified contractors to construct this flood risk reduction project. Before construction can begin, construction companies must submit proposals that outline how they will build the project and how…

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Map highlighting a project area along Greens Bayou near Greens Road, Aldine Bender Road, Aldine Westfield Road, and John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

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…

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Map highlighting a project area along Jackson Bayou near Runneburg Road, Miller Wilson Road, and Highway 90.

Construction Activities on the Stormwater Detention Basin along Jackson Bayou Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be entering the site from Crosby Dayton Road and exiting the site onto Runneburg Road.  About this Project The Stormwater Detention Basin along Jackson Bayou is designed to provide approximately 13.5 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity — that is roughly the equivalent…

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Map showing highlighted project areas along Cypress Creek near Kuykendahl Road and Interstate 45.

Construction Activities on the Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Stormwater Detention Basin, Main Stem, Batch 5 Project Begin Soon!  

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. About this Project The Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Stormwater Detention Basin, Main Stem, Batch 5 project is comprised of two packages. Batch 5 involves channel rehabilitation to stabilize two segments of the main stem of Cypress Creek and minimize potential erosion from…

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Map highlighting the project area along Mills Branch Drive near West Lake Houston Parkway and the Harris–Montgomery County line.

Construction Activities on the Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Residents are urged to respect all warning signs. About this Project The Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project, Phase 1, consists of approximately two miles of channel conveyance improvements and a wet-bottom stormwater detention basin that is designed…

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JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING – Genoa Red Bluff Regional Stormwater Detention Basin – Phase 2

A PROJECT IN THE ARMAND BAYOU WATERSHED Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 p.m. Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 844 9113 1876 To learn more, visit hcfcd.org/C07. Why is this project important? Aims to reduce flood risk by providing stormwater storage capacity to mitigate for future Brookglen subdivision area…

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Construction on Phase 1 of the Keegans Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin near Old Richmond Road Begins Soon!

Construction crews will access the site at Synott Road.   Residents are urged to respect all warning signs.  About this Project Phase 1 of the Keegans Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin near Old Richmond Road will construct a dry-bottom compartment that will provide approximately 400 acre-feet of stormwater storage — that is roughly the equivalent of 400 football…

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Map of Harris County showing the location of the Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin near Interstate 45.

Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin is Now Complete!

The Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin features two dry-bottom compartments and provides an estimated 512 acre-feet of stormwater storage — that is roughly the equivalent of 512 football fields covered in one foot of water. A stormwater detention basin temporarily holds stormwater during heavy rain events to help reduce the risk of flooding in the area.…

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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…

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