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Harris County Shuts Down Fill Operation in Cedar Bayou Floodplain - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 02/25/2026 6:31pm
Article Summary:
Harris County Orders Halt to Illegal Fill Dumping in Cedar Bayou Floodplain, Cites Floodplain Regulation Violations
Harris County has ordered a property owner in the Cedar Bayou floodplain to stop accepting and remove large amounts of dirt dumped there by a TxDOT contractor, citing violations of post-Harvey floodplain regulations. County officials say the unpermitted fill, which covered roughly six acres, reduced critical floodwater storage capacity and lacked the required mitigation plan. The county is now considering pushing for stricter state laws to make similar violations a criminal offense.
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Date: 02/25/2026 6:31pm
Article Summary:
Harris County Orders Halt to Illegal Fill Dumping in Cedar Bayou Floodplain, Cites Floodplain Regulation Violations
Harris County has ordered a property owner in the Cedar Bayou floodplain to stop accepting and remove large amounts of dirt dumped there by a TxDOT contractor, citing violations of post-Harvey floodplain regulations. County officials say the unpermitted fill, which covered roughly six acres, reduced critical floodwater storage capacity and lacked the required mitigation plan. The county is now considering pushing for stricter state laws to make similar violations a criminal offense.
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