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West Fork Dredging Contract Complete, But Job Far from Over - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 07/27/2025 6:28pm
Article Summary:
"Completion of West Fork Dredging Contract Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Sediment Management and Flood Risk Reduction"
Callan Marine has completed its dredging contract for the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, funded by FEMA resources secured by Congressman Dan Crenshaw, to remove sediment buildup in the area affected by Hurricane Harvey. Despite the completion of this significant dredging effort, sediment is already accumulating again, highlighting the ongoing need for a maintenance dredging program, a proposal that has faced opposition from some local politicians. Former State Rep. Dan Huberty and State Rep. Charles Cunningham have advocated for and succeeded in establishing a program for ongoing dredging to prevent future flooding risks.
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Date: 07/27/2025 6:28pm
Article Summary:
"Completion of West Fork Dredging Contract Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Sediment Management and Flood Risk Reduction"
Callan Marine has completed its dredging contract for the West Fork of the San Jacinto River, funded by FEMA resources secured by Congressman Dan Crenshaw, to remove sediment buildup in the area affected by Hurricane Harvey. Despite the completion of this significant dredging effort, sediment is already accumulating again, highlighting the ongoing need for a maintenance dredging program, a proposal that has faced opposition from some local politicians. Former State Rep. Dan Huberty and State Rep. Charles Cunningham have advocated for and succeeded in establishing a program for ongoing dredging to prevent future flooding risks.
Read article here »