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Best Management Practices that Could Reduce Sedimentation of the San Jacinto If Sand Mines Always Followed Them
Introduction This post ties together months of research. It began with observations about Texas sand mines that did not seem to follow best practices adopted in the rest of the world. My comments do not apply equally to all sand mines; some sand mines already follow these recommendations to varying degrees. My goal is not to […]
Mobilization in Full Swing For Army Corps Dredging Project
The countdown has begun to D-Day – Dredging Day. D-Day is still a month away, but things are changing on the ground. Finally. Mobilization has begun for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Dredging Project on the West Fork of the San Jacinto. During the last week, the winning bidder has been out surveying […]
Seasonal Lowering of Lake Conroe Begins August 1
On August 1, the City of Houston Public Works Department, the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) and the Coastal Water Authority (CWA) plan to begin lowering the level of Lake Conroe as part of a joint operations plan to mitigate flooding threats during the peak of hurricane season. The plan calls for lowering Lake Conroe gradually through small […]
How Much Would the Flood Bond Cost You?
When considering property tax implications of the proposed $2.5 billion flood bond, start with how much you currently pay in Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) taxes. Hint: It’s very little. Only about 1.4% of Typical Property Tax Bill Currently Goes to Flood Control Only about 1.4% of the average annual property tax bill now goes […]