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2009
November 25, 2009 - Construction Reaches the Halfway Mark on White Oak Bayou Tributary Near Jersey Village
Channel construction on a new White Oak Bayou tributary is now half-complete.
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November 24, 2009 - Harris County Flood Control District Will Set a Tree Planting Record this Year
The Harris County Flood Control District is planting nearly 40,000 trees on 48 project sites making this the largest tree planting season in the District's history.
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September 30, 2009 - Local Volunteers Assist with Wildflower Plantings at the Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin
More than 30 Westbury-area residents and members of Cub Scout Pack 99 gathered at the Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin on September 26th to plant wildflower seeds as part of the Third Annual Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Tribute Planting Project.
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September 18, 2009 - Prehistoric Artifacts Discovered in Recent Cypress Creek Pre-project Archeological Dig
More than a thousand Native American artifacts have been discovered along the banks of Cypress Creek in advance of a Harris County Flood Control District project.
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August 26, 2009 - Construction Has Begun for a Stormwater Conveyance Improvement Project Near Tomball
The Harris County Flood Control District has begun a project to improve conveyance of a main drainage channel in the Tomball area.
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July 21, 2009 - FEMA Awards $1.9 Million Hazard Mitigation Grant to the Harris County Flood Control District
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $1.9 million hazard mitigation grant to the Harris County Flood Control District to acquire residential properties that suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Ike.
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July 8, 2009 - Avian Wildlife Abounds at Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin
A nest containing four baby Cooper's hawks - an uncommon find in urbanized areas - was recently spotted at the Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin in southwest Houston, a site that has attracted more than 120 species of birds since the Harris County Flood Control District began excavating the basin to reduce flooding risks for thousands of area residents and businesses, while also creating habitat for wildlife.
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June 30, 2009 - Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for Recent Federal Disaster Loans
Manuel R. Gonzalez, Director of the U. S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Houston District Office, announced today that individuals and businesses who have suffered property damage as a result of the April 27 - 28 severe storm and flooding have until July 14, 2009 to apply for an SBA Federal disaster loan.
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June 22, 2009 - Construction Has Begun on White Oak Bayou Tributary Near Jersey Village
The Harris County Flood Control District has begun constructing a $5.3 million channel that will divert water from White Oak Bayou around the city of Jersey Village during times of intense rain.
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June 18, 2009 - FEMA Awards $1 Million Pilot Program Grant to the Harris County Flood Control District
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $1 million grant to the Harris County Flood Control District under a pilot program that pays for permanent staff and equipment carrying out debris-related work during regular working hours.
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June 3, 2009 - Buffalo Bayou Partnership Hosts 3rd Annual KBR Kids Day along Buffalo Bayou - June 6
Join the Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a day of adventure and activities along Buffalo Bayou. Admission is free. KBR Kids Day on Buffalo Bayou will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10am - 2pm at Downtown's Sabine Promenade on Sabine Street between Memorial Drive and Allen Parkway.
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April 24, 2009 - Elementary Students Get Hands-on Field Lessons from The District in Earth Science
In preparation for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills on April 30, fifth graders at McDougle Elementary in the Klein Independent School District have teamed up with urban foresters at the Harris County Flood Control District for some outdoor Earth science.
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April 1, 2009 - Wildflowers Are In Full Bloom Along Many Area Waterways
It's that time again… Wildflower season!
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March 27, 2009 - Fourth Annual Willow Waterhole Fun Run & Walk, Saturday March 28th
The Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy will host its fourth annual Fun Run & Walk at Willow Waterhole Park, adjacent to the Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin.
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