🌳A record-breaking number of trees are going into the ground as we kick off our largest-ever tree planting project!
Flood Control District maintenance crews are planting a record 8,300 trees and 2,500 live stakes at the Zube Stormwater Detention Basin along Little Cypress Creek in northwest Harris County.
Trees will be planted along bends in the channel to help reduce erosion and restore natural ecosystems. The live stakes being used are cuttings harvested locally from black willows in our stormwater detention areas. They are planted directly into the soil to take root and grow into new plants to further stabilize the channel banks.
We’re excited to see this project come to life in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates!
Enjoy even more videos of snow in our bayous!
We’d love to see your snowy views too. Don't forget to share your photos with us.
Thank you Stephanie Zepeda for sharing.
Our team recently utilized drone technology for precise herbicide application to clear overgrown vegetation in one of our wet-bottom stormwater detention basins. This helps to:
🌊 Restore Capacity: Excess vegetation can reduce a basin’s ability to hold stormwater.
👷♂️ Make Maintenance Safer: Clearing overgrowth ensures our crews can access and maintain basins more effectively.
🌎 Protect the Environment: Using drones allows us to target problem areas, minimizing environmental impact.
Report maintenance concerns at hcfcd.org/service-request.
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Check out our available positions.
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#Maintenancematters
Maintenance Crews in Action!
Our hardworking maintenance crews are on the job, clearing a floatable collection screen to keep our waterways flowing and our community safe. These screens are vital in trapping debris before it can clog our drainage systems, especially during heavy rain events.
🚨How You Can Help: Report debris or blockages at hcfcd.org/service-request
We're Hiring! Join the Flood Control District Team!
Looking for a rewarding career? Check out our available positions.
Visit: hcfcd.org/jobs.
Maintenance Matters: Fence Pruning in Action!
What is fence pruning, and why is it important?
👉 What it is: Fence pruning involves cutting back overgrown vegetation along property lines that border Flood Control District channels.
👉 Why it matters: Overgrown fences can block access for maintenance crews and restrict the flow of stormwater in our channels. Keeping these areas clear ensures we can effectively maintain our channels and keep our community safe.
Help us by reporting obstructions at: hcfcd.org/service-request
We're Hiring! Join the Flood Control District Team!
Looking for a rewarding career? Check out our available positions.
Visit: hcfcd.org/jobs.
Explore our career opportunities and become a part of a team making a real impact every day!
👉 Visit hcfcd.org/jobs to learn more and apply today!
The Harris County Flood Control District is excited to be part of the Fall 2024 STEM, Business, and Government Career Fair!
Visit our booth tomorrow to discover opportunities to join a dynamic team.
Attention! The Harris County Flood Control District will be at the Prairie View A&M Career Fair tomorrow!
Swing by our booth to learn about exciting career opportunities and internships. Whether you're passionate about engineering, environmental science, or public service, we have a place for you!
Don’t forget! The Harris County Flood Control District will be at the UH Fall Engineering & Technology Career Fair tommorow!
Come meet our team, explore career opportunities, and discover how you can make a difference in your community.
See you there!
A special purpose district created by the Texas Legislature in 1937 in response to devastating floods that struck the region in 1929 and 1935.
