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AP Reports Shine Light on Secrecy of Flood Risk Below Dams

8/25/2024 – An investigation by the Associated Press shined a light on how information is being withheld by the government that affects flood risk below dams. The secrecy also affects the cost of flood insurance that residents below dams pay. Two Related Stories A copyrighted story by David A. Lieb published by AP on 8/23/2024 […]

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How Abandoned Sand Mines Can Become Community Assets

Proximity to abandoned sand mines can bring down home values. But with care, abandoned sand mines can also become community assets. People and planning can make the difference. Ever since Hurricane Harvey when mountains of sand blocked the San Jacinto West Fork, contributing to the flooding of thousands of homes and businesses, I have predominantly […]

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Details of Lake Conroe Contract between SJRA, City

8/21/24 – The City of Houston approved a new Lake Conroe contract with the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) last September. For those interested in a deep dive, I’ve posted the entire 48-page document on my Reports Page under the San Jacinto River Authority tab. For everyone else, I’ve posted a brief summary below. It […]

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What Can Be Done to Reduce Flood Risk?

Flood-control experts have many tools in their tool chests to reduce flood risk. They include: I’m sure more techniques exist. But those represent the big categories. Complex Decisions Involving Many Factors No one tool works for all situations. And many of the tools that reduce flood risk fly in the face of other human values. […]

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HCFCD Contractors Begin Clearing Trees Blocking Streams, Channels

8/17/24 – The clearing of trees blocking streams and channels in the Lake Houston Area has begun. The clearing began after a coordinated inventorying and reporting effort. According to Chris Bloch, a member of the Bear Branch Trail Association Board, FEMA contractors working for Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), were seen this morning clearing […]

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Sand-Pit Capture Between White Oak and Caney Creeks

8/16/24 – Today, thanks to an anonymous tip by a fisherman, I observed an instance of sand-pit capture between White Oak and Caney Creeks in the headwaters of Lake Houston. The sand pit in question used to be known as the Triple PG Mine, but is now being operated under a different name. Alleged environmental […]

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Texas’ First State Flood Plan Released

8/15/24 – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) released the state’s first state flood plan today. And it’s full of eye-popping factoids. For instance: More than a quarter of the state’s land and one sixth of the state’s population are in floodplains. So flood mitigation and prevention rank as high priorities. The entire plan stretches […]

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