How Swamps Act as Natural Flood Control Systems for Coastal Louisiana

They absorb pressure that would otherwise move straight into neighborhoods and roadways. ” — Milton Walker Jr. MARRERO, LA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Coastal Louisiana’s ...
Rappler

TRACKER: Contractors and government officials jailed over flood control corruption

This is a running list of individuals who have been jailed and face trial in connection with flood control corruption cases ...
KHOU 11

Here's what Harris County is doing to prevent flooding

HOUSTON — On Wednesday, the Harris County Flood Control District will host a virtual meeting to update residents about the county's flood mitigation projects. The district says they've made real ...
Houston Chronicle

Lina Hidalgo calls for Flood Control ethics reform after audit finds district out of compliance

A failure on behalf of the Flood Control District to reform its contracting process is putting Harris County residents at risk, said Judge Lina Hidalgo in a Monday news release. A report published ...