Harris County Flood Control: One Year of Tax Dollar Investments

Flood Control District's Mission

• 🎯 The Harris County Flood Control District is responsible for maintaining and improving 2500 miles of bayou and creeks, 280 storm water detention basins, and nearly 50,000 acres of managed land.

Maintenance Efforts Over the Past Year

• 🛠️ In the last year, the district has focused on clearing debris, mowing grass, and maintaining channel slopes.
• 🌊 Crews have restored over 100 miles of channel systems, including repairs and sediment removal.
• 🚚 A significant amount of sediment has been cleared, totaling 280,000 linear feet, equivalent to the distance from downtown Houston to Galveston.
• 🌱 15,000 trees and hundreds of native plants have been planted to help reduce erosion and silt loss.

Expanding Services and Future Plans

• ⚡ The district has expanded its fast-action service teams to address sudden problems.
• 📈 For the upcoming year, plans include increasing maintenance crews to tackle delayed issues.

Public Assistance in Flood Prevention

• ♻️ Residents can assist by properly disposing of yard and lawn clippings.
• 🗑️ Picking up debris, including leaves, dirt, and old tires, is crucial as these items can clog drainage systems and increase flooding.