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Buffalo Bayou & Lower White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Study
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the study?
The purpose of this study is to investigate flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration opportunities in the study area and to identify a plan that has public support and is competitive for federal funding.
What are the boundaries for the study?
The study area is the Buffalo Bayou and lower White Oak Bayou watersheds. That includes Buffalo Bayou from Barker Reservoir eastward through downtown Houston to the Houston Ship Channel Turning Basin. Additionally, the study area extends along White Oak Bayou north and west from downtown Houston to Loop 610.
Who is conducting this study?
The Harris County Flood Control District is conducting this study in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
How long will the study take?
The study is expected to last 7 years, until around 2012. The District is following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers federal process for a 211(f) study, which involves significant engineering, economic and environmental analyses. The study is currently in the first phase where current conditions are analyzed by collecting engineering, economic, and environmental data to determine the existing conditions for the study area. The next phase of the study will focus on formulating, evaluating, and selecting a plan and will last approximately two to four years.
What is Section 211(f)?
Section 211(f) refers to a section within the Water Resources Development Act of 1996. This legislation enables the District to take the lead on the planning, design, and construction of specific flood damage reduction projects in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
How can I impact this study?
Your input is important to us. Two public meetings were held on November 7 and November 13, 2007 to introduce the public to the study and to obtain input.
> Submit comments to the District
You may also call the Harris County Flood Control District at 713-684-4040 or contact us by mail at 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092.
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