Current News News Archives December 21, 2005 December 9, 2005 October 17, 2005 October 7, 2005 February 8, 2005 September 15, 2004 May 20, 2004 March 24, 2004 March 8, 2004 March 7, 2004 March 1, 2004 February 4, 2004 February 2, 2004 Press Kit Helpful Links		News Archives December 21, 2005 - Construction of Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin Nearly Complete Construction on the Arthur Storey Park Stormwater Detention Basin is more than 90 percent complete. It can currently store 2,832 acre-feet of stormwater.   More... December 9, 2005 - First Flood Control Engineer Honored With Memorial To honor the first Flood Control Engineer of the Harris County Flood Control District, the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy and the District established a memorial Nov. 28 at the Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin.   More... October 17, 2005 - Second Phase of Willow Waterhole Detention Basin Underway Construction on the second phase of the Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin began in October with plans for further excavation, in addition to linking the basin to the South Post Oak Road storm sewer, which ultimately connects to Brays Bayou.   More... October 7, 2005 - The fall edition of the Project Brays newsletter, The Bayou Beat, has arrived!  More... February 8, 2005 - Project Brays Brings Freshwater Tidal Marsh to Southeast Houston The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) recently finished the site preparations needed to begin construction on the Freshwater Tidal Marsh project, which will focus on widening Brays Bayou at Mason Park.  More... 2004 News Archives September 15, 2004 - Willow Waterhole Greenway Project Recognized by National Park Service The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project, a significant component of the Harris County Flood Control District's (HCFCD's) Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Project (Project Brays), has been recognized as a 2004 National Park Service Conservation Success by the National Center for Recreation and Conservation. The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project, which broke ground in May 2004, will serve as a regional stormwater detention basin that will provide flood damage reduction benefits, as well as a park and recreational facility for residents and businesses in southwest Houston.  More... May 20, 2004 - Construction Underway at the Willow Waterhole Stormwater Detention Basin The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) recently began construction on the highly anticipated Willow Waterhole Greenway Project, a significant component of the $450 million Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Project (Project Brays). The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project is one of many regional stormwater detention basins for Project Brays that will provide flood damage reduction benefits for residents and businesses.  More... March 24, 2004 - ProjectBrays.org Goes Live Projectbrays.org features up-to-date construction information on the various flood damage reduction project features along the bayou, information on traffic detours and a community calendar listing upcoming Project Brays presentations at local community meetings, information fairs and public meetings. The site also includes a Project Brays overview and history, Frequently Asked Questions, photographs and maps, a learning center and many more tools and resources.  More... March 8, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Releases Flood Hazard Recovery Data The Harris County Flood Control District (District) released Flood Hazard Recovery Data (Data) today for the Brays Bayou, Goose Creek, Jackson Bayou, Luce Bayou, and San Jacinto River (north of I-10) watersheds, as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP).  More... March 7, 2004 - (Editorial) Flood Gains: It's About Reducing the Risks Flooding will once again be the center of attention this week, although (hopefully) not due to an actual flood event.  More... March 1, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District To Release Flood Hazard Recovery Data The Harris County Flood Control District (the District) announced that, on March 8th, it will release Flood Hazard Recovery Data for the Brays, Goose, Jackson, Luce, and San Jacinto (North of I-10) watersheds as part of the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP).   More... February 4, 2004 - The Harris County Flood Control District Takes Action to Keep Community Informed About Project Brays The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) recently announced its plans and commitment to serve as the community's key information source as significant construction on the Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Project (Project Brays) moves forward.  More... February 2, 2004 - Harris County Flood Control District Set to Break Ground on Willow Waterhole Greenway Project in Spring 2004 Together, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce that the first phase of construction for the Willow Waterhole Greenway Project is scheduled to begin in spring 2004.  More... - top -