PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-04-16

The Harris County Flood Control District is applying for a $1,000,000 EPA grant to fund work in the Willow Creek Watershed, located in Precincts 3 and 4, with a required local match of $250,000.

What it means for you

If awarded, this grant would bring $1,000,000 in federal funds for Willow Creek Watershed improvements, though Harris County would need to contribute $250,000 in matching funds.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Drainage & flooding — see all →Willow Creek Watershed, Precincts 3 and 4

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

How much?$1,000,000Legistar record ↗

Who gives?U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if the grant is awarded.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Flood Control District brought it forward. Taken up at the April 16, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name who receives it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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