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What this is
Harris County approved floating islands that naturally clean storm water while creating habitat in the Clear Creek Watershed area.
Type: Contract - AmendmentFile: 26-2955 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Yesenia.Martinez@hcfcd.hctx.net
Key details
- Status: Approved by Harris County Commissioners Court
- Location: Reverend William and Audrey Lawson Stormwater Basin
- Purpose: Clean storm water naturally using plants and microorganisms
- Funding: Clear Creek Watershed flood control bonds
- Affected area: Southeast Harris County neighborhoods
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
Clean storm water protects your family's health and reduces flooding in southeast Harris County. These floating islands filter pollution naturally before water reaches our bayous and Gulf, while costing less than concrete solutions and creating beautiful green spaces.
If this passes
Storm water gets filtered naturally by floating plants before reaching bayous. Less flooding risk, cleaner water, and new green spaces for wildlife in southeast Harris County.
If this does not pass
Current storm water flows unfiltered into bayous and Gulf. Neighborhoods keep facing same flooding risks and water pollution problems without this natural solution.
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