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Mother Nature Does Not Respect Political Boundaries
Someone asked me yesterday, with considerable frustration, why flood mitigation took so long. On their way to the Lake Houston Area, floodwaters cross more political and departmental boundaries than I have fingers and toes to count on. (That’s especially true if you consider funding to address flooding, rule-making bodies that affect flooding, groups that predict […]
Lake Houston Chamber Launches Plea for DDG
The Lake Houston Chamber has launched its latest campaign in a series of flood mitigation efforts. Called the “Plea for DDG,” it is designed to: Help educate residents and business owners about three key proposals that could address the root causes of flooding in the Lake Houston Area Help turn out a crowd at Harris […]
A Model for the Future of the San Jacinto
The rapid growth of sand mining along the San Jacinto has contributed to an increasing rate of sedimentation of the river and Lake Houston. Consequences of Increased Sedimentation Sediment has contributed to: Flooding that cost residents and businesses billions of dollars in damages during Harvey. Forcing taxpayers to spend tens, if not hundreds of millions […]