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Drainage reports for the controversial Colony Ridge development in Liberty County misrepresent soil types in a way that underestimate runoff by as much as 6X to 9X. As a consequence, the massive development’s ditches and detention ponds are undersized. That contributes to downstream flooding. In addition, virtually all of the drainage reports supplied by the […]

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December 23, 2020 Reduce Flooding

Preserve What Makes Lake Houston Area Unique

During my life, I’ve explored 49 states. But the state I choose to call home is Texas, and there’s no place I’d rather live in Texas than the Lake Houston Area. That’s in large part due to our proximity to nature and our fierce commitment to preservation. This country has a lot to love. But […]

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December 22, 2020 Reduce Flooding

“One of the Best Land Developers in Liberty County”

In 2016, one of the owners of the Colony Ridge Development in Liberty County tried to sue the former Mayor of Plum Grove for defamation. The developer alleged that the mayor bad-mouthed his development while making false statements. The judge ultimately dismissed the suit. But as part of the lawsuit, Louis W. Bergman, III, PE, […]

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December 21, 2020 Reduce Flooding

After Year of Isolation, The Gift of Nature

After three years of investigating flooding problems and a year of isolating during COVID, it’s time to rejuvenate. What better way to clear your head than with nature? So let me share some pictures with you. In August 2016, shortly after I retired, I spent five weeks driving my Chevy 10,562 miles to the Arctic […]

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December 20, 2020 Reduce Flooding

Neon Water: Just in Time for Christmas

On December 7, 2020 I flew up and down the East and West Forks of the river and took these photographs over sand mines. The neon water is “naturally” occurring. By that, I mean I did not “Photoshop” the color to create the intense neon hues. What you see is what I saw through the […]

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December 19, 2020 Reduce Flooding

Reducing Floodplain Width Increases Flooding, Erosion

Many floodplain regulations focus on not restricting the conveyance of rivers. But the high dikes of many sand mines literally wall off half their floodplains. This can increase the frequency, duration, and severity of flooding opposite the mines as well as erosion of river banks. West Fork Mines at I-45 Provide Example The case of […]

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December 15, 2020 Reduce Flooding

Harris County Approves Interlocal Agreement with City Concerning Woodridge Village

Today, Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Houston concerning the purchase of Woodridge Village from Perry Homes. On December 9, the City of Houston approved the same interlocal agreement. Today’s approval by the County brings both sides closer to a deal. But several details still remain to be […]

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December 14, 2020 Reduce Flooding

Liberty County Strategic Plan … Dead On Arrival

In August 2016, Liberty County released a Strategic Plan. Officials intended it to be the official policy guide for the county’s growth. However, most of the growth experienced by the county since then contrasts sharply with the vision, strategies and goals outlined in the plan. The contrast is so great, it’s tragicomic. Colony Ridge V. […]

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December 13, 2020 Reduce Flooding

Rivers of Mud, Part Dos: Wayne Dolcefino Uncovers More Liberty County Dirt

Wayne Dolcefino, one of the country’s great investigative journalists, has been digging into Colony Ridge, as I have. So when he asked me last week if his videographer could hitch a ride on my helicopter, I said “sure.” New Dolcefino Video Covers More Dimensions of Flooding Problem While I shot hundreds of stills over Colony […]

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December 12, 2020 Reduce Flooding

Two New MoCo Developments Will Total Almost 3,400 Acres, Have No Detention Ponds

Two new developments in Montgomery County, Audubon in Magnolia and Country Colony in Porter, will have no detention ponds. The two developments total almost 3,400 acres. During heavy rainfalls, they will dump their floodwater directly into local streams. How Do They Get Away With That? Sixteen months ago, on the second anniversary of Harvey, Montgomery […]

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