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Buffalo Bayou & Lower White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Study
Two Public Meetings
Buffalo Bayou and Lower White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Study
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
The United Way Community Resource Center
50 Waugh Drive at Feagan • Houston, TX 77007
6 PM – Doors Open • 7 PM – Presentation
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Westchester Academy for International Studies
901 Yorkchester Drive • Houston, TX 77079
6 PM – Doors Open • 7 PM – Presentation
Important Public Meeting Announcement: Two Identical Meetings
The Harris County Flood Control District, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, held two public meetings to discuss the Buffalo Bayou and Lower White Oak Bayou Federal Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Study in the greater Houston area. The purpose was to inform you about this federal study and solicit your input regarding study details and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues and concerns.
About The Study
The District initiated this study in September 2005. It covers Buffalo Bayou from the Turning Basin near the Houston Ship Channel upstream to Barker Reservoir, and it also covers lower White Oak Bayou from where it meets Buffalo Bayou upstream to IH 610. The District is the local sponsor, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the federal sponsor.
The study will investigate flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration alternatives to identify a recommended plan that is acceptable to the public and competitive for federal funding. It is expected to last about seven years and will include a review of current and past flooding conditions, and the identification and evaluation of opportunities for flood damage reduction and restoration of portions of the environment that have been impacted by urbanization.
Meeting Details
Each meeting will be conducted in English and will consist of three parts: a presentation introducing the study, a period for verbal public comments, and an informal open house. During the period for verbal comments, the public is encouraged to provide information that may be relevant to the study. During the open house, representatives from the District will be available to answer questions.
For special communication or accommodation needs, call 713-684-4114. Requests should be made at least three working days prior to the meeting.
Public Input
Public comments are encouraged. Written and verbal comments will be received at the public meetings. Written comments about the study can also be submitted online. To be included in the public record, comments should be dated no later than Thursday, December 20, 2007.
> Learn more about the Buffalo Bayou watershed
> Learn more about the White Oak Bayou watershed
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