{"id":402,"date":"2019-08-08T12:08:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T17:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/23.102.189.58\/?page_id=402"},"modified":"2020-08-11T20:18:52","modified_gmt":"2020-08-12T01:18:52","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/23.102.189.58\/?page_id=402","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the San Jacinto Regional Watershed Master Drainage Plan?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The San Jacinto Regional Watershed Master Drainage Plan (SJMDP) is a comprehensive regional plan\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">developed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by local partners including the HCFCD, the SJRA, Montgomery County, and the City of Houston<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that identified and developed information for communities to use for hazard mitigation planning along the channels included in this study, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">existing conditions flood hazard assessment,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">analysis of historical storms,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">data review and summary of information for sedimentation and vegetation management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">primary and secondary flood mitigation measures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What information\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">was<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0developed during the study?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Information developed includes non-regulatory inundation maps (not intended to replace current\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FEMA\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">effective\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flood Insurance Rate M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aps) for the studied streams that show the extent and depth of riverine flooding\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">major streams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0within the watershed for an array of simulated storm events. Additionally, information\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">was<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0gathered about the number of structures, acres of land, properties, and miles of roadway<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as well as critical infrastructure and evacuation routes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that are located within the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inundated areas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the purpose of the study?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The purpose of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SJMDP<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wa<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s to develop a comprehensive flood mitigation master drainage plan in the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">watershed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The study identified the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">watershed\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">vulnerability to flood hazard, developed approaches to enhancing public information and flood level assessment capabilities, and recommended flood mitigation strategies for both the near and long-term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the study area?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The study area covers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">approximately 2,900\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sq<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uare<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0miles, located in seven different counties. The SJMDP includes approximately 535 miles of stream, including West Fork San Jacinto River, East Fork San Jacinto River, San Jacinto River, Lake Creek, Cypress Creek, Little Cypress Creek, Spring Creek, Willow Creek, Caney Creek, Peach Creek, Luce Bayou, Tarkington Bayou, and Jackson Bayou.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How is the study funded?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The SJMDP is funded jointly at 75<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">percent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Planning Program, conveyed through the Texas Division of E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">merge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y Management, and 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">percent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by the four local partners: the HCFCD, the SJRA, Montgomery County, and the City of Houston.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spring Creek Siting Study<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Spring Creek Detention Siting Study is being conducted in parallel with the SJMDP<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and is funded by the HCFCD and several Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) within the Woodlands, including MUD1, MUD7, MUD46, MUD60, and MUD386.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The purpose of the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tudy is to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">evaluate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0additional alternative detention sites within the Spring Creek subwatershed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and incorporate them into the SJMDP. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">study<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0team evaluated a total of twelve detention alternatives in the Spring Creek subwatershed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, two of which are recommended for implementation in the SJMDP (Walnut Creek Dam and Birch Creek Dam).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are the<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0primary sources of flooding\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n the San Jacinto River Watershed<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are two primary sources of flooding\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n the San Jacinto River Watershed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0river<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flooding and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">neighborhood\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drainage system flooding.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Other sources of flooding are sheet flow and lake flooding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">River<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flooding occurs when a river or channel overflows its banks. River<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flooding can be a result of both intense bursts of rainfall and long duration rainfall events.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Road crossings that are undersized or clogged with d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ebris can also contribute to river flooding.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rivers also flow into lakes which can cause flooding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Neighborhood d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rainage systems\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">include<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">infrastructure such as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">roadside\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ditches and storm sewers that carry runoff that ends up in nearby channels or collecting bodies of water<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(the receiving channel)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intense rainfall\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that exceeds the capacity of the neighborhood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0drainage systems<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">surcharge or back<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up and cause flooding even when the receiving channel is not flowing full. Proper drainage criteria standards can reduce the chance of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">neighborhood\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drainage systems being overwhelmed. At times, the receiving water body, such as a downstream river or lake, may back<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up into the drainage system<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">caus<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flooding.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sheet flow is the movement of shallow runoff across the ground during a rainfall event as the runoff makes its way to the drainage system or river. Natural sheet flow patterns can be altered by development causing some areas to flood that did not before.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The San Jac study focuses on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">resolving\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">river<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ine<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0flooding<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0impacts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other studies are ongoing by HCFCD and others to address\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flooding along neighborhood drainage systems<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can I provide feedback on the study?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SJMDP study portion\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is scheduled to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0conclude in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fall<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2020<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">omments are welcomed for the continuation of the study.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information about the study<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to provide comments, or to join the mailing list, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/23.102.189.58\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.23.102.189.58<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/23.102.189.58\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">www.23.102.189.58<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\/contact-us\/<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is a Hazard Mitigation Plan?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/hazard-mitigation-planning-process\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hazard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">itigation\u00a0<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a document that identifies hazards and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">develops long-term strategies to reduce the impacts of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disasters, such as flooding. Governmental organizations engage in hazard mitigation planning to identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The Hazard Mitigation Plans can be updated with the projects recommended in in the SJMDP.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Atlas 14 rainfall data?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NOAA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Atlas 14 is a peer-reviewed publication that serves as the official government source of precipitation frequency values for the United States. <a href=\"https:\/\/hdsc.nws.noaa.gov\/hdsc\/pfds\/pfds_map_cont.html?bkmrk=tx\">NOAA Atlas 14<\/a> rainfall data is used for infrastructure design and planning activities under federal,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">state,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and local regulations. The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0data is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0also<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0used to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0help delineate flood risks, manage development in floodplains for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/national-flood-insurance-program\">FEMA\u2019s National Flood Insurance Program<\/a> and are used to monitor precipitation\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">observations and forecasts that can indicate flooding threats by NOAA\u2019s National Weather Service.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The most recent Atlas 14 publication for this region, Volume 11, was released in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and showed significant increases in rainfall depths<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0compared to previous studies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling are the tools engineers use to simulate natural rain events to predict the runoff response of the watershed to better understand how stormwater is collected and drains downstream.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using hydrologic and hydraulic data from the U.S. Geological Survey, FEMA, and organizations like the HCFCD, engineers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0utilize an integrated system of software to simulate real<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2011<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">world conditions in our region<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s bayous, streams, and channels. These simulations are completed using hydrologic and hydraulic, or H&amp;H, models.\u00a0 These models predict how precipitation will impact the landscape with estimates of how deep the water will get at different locations and how frequently this water depth will occur under certain weather conditions. Other models are used to estimate the monetary damages that can be expected when these events occur in developed areas and damage property.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hydrology is the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0scientific study of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">water<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0cycle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It involves analyzing rainfall, soils, land use, and topographic data to calculate the amount of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rainfall that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0enter<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rivers, channels, and drainage systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hydraulics is the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0study of water moving through conveyance systems. It involves analyzing the carrying capacity of the drainage system to calculate velocity, flood depths, and flood extents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/anwzJiDFMho\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How will the projects in the<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0San Jacinto Regional Master Drainage Plan<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0be funded<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As projects move forward, there may be opportunities to leverage multiple funding sources, including through federal and state grant programs. The study team will consider various funding sources. Each grant program may have differing procurement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">administrative,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0environmental requirements. Evaluation of funding opportunities and applications for specific grants or other sources will be conducted during implementation planning. Another option is to fund projects through local sources. These could include local tax revenue, bond funding, special purpose districts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or other mechanism<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Given the estimated costs of these projects, partnerships among the local jurisdictions who benefit are recommended.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How were project<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in the\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">San Jacinto Regional Master Drainage Plan<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ranked?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">study\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">partners<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">evaluated several metrics to be considered in the ranking of the projects. The metrics considered are as follows: historical damages, predicted damages, the reduction\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">structural flooding instances<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0over a 50-year period<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the number of structures\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with reduced flood risk during the 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0percent\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ACE storm<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the benefit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cost ratio of the project, the improvement to roadway mobility, benefits to socially vulnerable areas, benefits to low-to-moderate income areas, and project cost.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the identified short-term\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">measures<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Additional studies, recommended policy changes, etc.)<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vision Group \u2013 This group would establish a regional entity across county boundaries for continuing to cast a vision for regional project implementation and common drainage criteria throughout the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">watershed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 The group could foster collaboration to evaluate the path forward in reducing vulnerabilities to flood hazards and improve resiliency.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Regional Flood Planning Group that is being formed as part of the State Flood Plan process would be the ideal candidate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Policy \u2013 While\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">each entity may not need identical drainage criteria, common base criteria<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0would standardize the minimum requirements needed for future development.\u00a0 Policies that could be standardized\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">include<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0detention methodology<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and hydraulic methodolog<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0floodplain analysis,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inimum finished floor elevations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floodplain Preservation\/<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conservation Areas \u2013 Identify areas along major streams that could be set aside as conservancy areas to preserve the floodplain and prevent increase in flood risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flood Monitoring\/Warning Enhancements \u2013 Adding rainfall and water surface elevation gages to provide both the emergency managers and the public with additional information to determine flood risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flood Response \u2013 Improve flood response by enhancing communication,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identifying<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and prioritizing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improvements to critical infrastructure in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flood prone areas, and developing public education strategies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Buyouts &#8211; Acquiring property and removing it from potential flood risk is often the most cost-effective approach.\u00a0 There are over\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">00 structures identified within the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0percent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ACE (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5-year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) floodplain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at an anticipated buyout cost of $190 million.\u00a0 The counties and regional groups should seek funding to develop a buyout program for these frequently flooded structures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floodplain Re-Mapping &#8211; The updated modeling for the existing flood hazard assessment showed that current elevations and floodplains used within the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">watershed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are outdated.\u00a0 The average 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0percent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ACE (100-year) water surface elevation increased between 0.5 and 4.5 feet in the watershed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0meaning structures built to current standards could still be within the 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0percent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0ACE and are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">susceptible to flooding.\u00a0 Re-mapping the watershed would provide\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">updated flood risk information to agencies and the public<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watershed Protection Studies \u2013 Watershed protection studies for each of the watersheds would further analyze the flooding potential on the tributaries of the m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ajor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0streams and identify local drainage improvements needed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recommended\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">study prioritization begins with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Spring Creek,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">followed by the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">West Fork, Caney Creek, Peach Creek, Lake\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reek, Luce Bayou, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">East Fork<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the identified\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">long<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-term\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">measures<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Structural measures)<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">measures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consist of the recommended projects which will take longer than\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">five<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0years before implementation due to funding, environmental permitting, construction time, and project constraints.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These projects consist of structural solutions, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stormwater d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">etention\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">basins<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">excavated\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">man<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">made\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">impoundments (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dry dams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that capture runoff, detain it, and release at a slower flow rate. The result is lower water surface elevations downstream.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each detention facility was conceptually designed to provide flood damage reduction benefits along the major study area streams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Channel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0conveyance improvements<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consist of excavating channel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to allow for more capacity of flow thereby reducing the water surface elevations\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the immediate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0project area.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Channel\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">conveyance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">improvement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0can range from concrete-line<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0sections, to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0man-made<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0channels that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">incorporate\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">environmentally friendly features.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What policy recommendations are included in the\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">San Jacinto Regional Master Drainage Plan<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The study team recommends that local jurisdictions consider adopting and implementing the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">equir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0detention for new development and for capital improvements projects that increase conveyance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requiring drainage analyses for development and capital improvement projects that demonstrate no adverse impact<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requiring analyses be performed for multiple storm events ranging from frequent to infrequent to ensure sufficient detention is provided to prevent impacts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using common criteria when analyzing detention and floodplain analysis being mindful that runoff does not consider political boundaries<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">onsistent policies that encourage limiting development in the floodplain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cquir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0floodplain property when it is available, including through buyout programs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">equir<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that losses to floodplain storage be mitigated and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">adverse impacts are avoided.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why are there no planned projects in the Cypress Creek Watershed?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The San Jac study considered flood reduction improvements across the region that can provide benefits in both the project watershed as well as further downstream. Many of the watersheds have no current planning study in place to address these issues. Cypress Creek already has a number of studies that have been completed as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">well as several flood\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reduction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0projects that are identified. There have been extensive studies at the upper end of the watershed conducted by the Harris County Flood Control District and the US Army Corps of Engineers in relation to the \u201cThird Reservoir\u201d. While this project could provide significant benefit to the western portion of Harris County by reducing or eliminating the overflow into the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Addicks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0watershed, it would not provide benefits downstream of the overflow and toward Lake Houston. Other study efforts along Cypress Creek include a recently completed retention study, an active watershed planning study, and others that have documented flooding and recommended both short-term and long-term projects.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regional Drainage Plan and Environmental Investigation for Major Tributaries in the Cypress Creek Watershed (K100-00-00)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0was completed in February 2020. The goal of this work was to identify projects to reduce or eliminate existing flooding risks in the Cypress Creek watershed. As funding allows, individual recommendations from this study will proceed to right-of-way acquisition, environmental investigation, and preliminary engineering. The three projects in this scope of work included:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An update to the 2003 Texas Water Development Board \u201cRegional Drainage Plan and Environmental Investigation for Major Tributaries in the Cypress Creek Watershed,\u201d Bond Project CI-035. This study update identified options to reduce existing flooding risks in the Cypress Creek watershed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the course of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the investigation, the scope of work was expanded to include the investigation of additional potential detention sites along the main stem of Cypress Creek and of flooding issues related to bridge crossings along Cypress Creek.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An investigation of the potential benefit of expanding Cypress Park Stormwater Detention Basin, HCFCD Unit K500-01-00 (formerly Bond Project CI-36.) This basin is located on North Eldridge Parkway near the confluence of Little Cypress Creek and Cypress Creek.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An investigation of the potential benefit of possible stormwater detention sites near Cypress Creek and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stuebner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Airline Road (formerly Bond Project CI-020.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In August 2018, Harris County voters approved a $2.5 billion bond program for flood risk reduction projects. This includes more than $291 million in projects for the Cypress Creek watershed, all of which have been initiated and are now in various stages of development. Other efforts in the watershed include the Little Cypress Creek Frontier Program. This is one component of the Harris County Flood Control District\u2019s overall Frontier Program, which is an organized effort to plan for regional drainage infrastructure in advance of future land development. The Little Cypress Creek Frontier Program includes multiple projects in the watershed, including nine stormwater detention basins and stormwater conveyance improvements along Little Cypress Creek and its tributaries. The program will be funded under several Bond IDs included in the 2018 HCFCD Bond Program. Given all the ongoing efforts in the Cypress Creek and Little Cypress Creek watersheds to address flooding issues, the study team felt it was important to focus on areas where more planning is needed to work toward reducing flooding in the larger San Jacinto River Watershed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0next steps\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">recommended\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for the region and stakeholders?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submitting this study to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">new<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">R<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">egional\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lood\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lanning\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">G<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">roup\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(RFPG)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">led by the Texas Water Development Board\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to set both short<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term and long<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term goals\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for inclusion in the Texas State Flood Plan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identifying a Regional Facilitator\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as part of the RFPG<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to coordinate flood mitigation projects, policy, and procedures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Coordinat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ion among the study partners and other stakeholders<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to develop common drainage criteria for hydrology, detention, and floodplain analysis.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Installing rainfall, stage, and discharge gages to enhance the existing flood warning capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continuing a coordinated response among emergency managers during flood events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and implementing the recommended improvements for communication, flood monitoring, and public education<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue to buy out structures that are repeatedly flooded.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Re-mapping the floodplain within the basin for Atlas 14 rainfall consistency and accuracy of existing flood hazard<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developing watershed protection studies for the tributaries into 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