Harris County Flood Control District headquarters - regional stormwater management agency

The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), headquartered in Houston, is the local government agency responsible for planning, constructing and maintaining flood-control channels, stormwater detention basins, and related infrastructure across Harris County. HCFCD designs and implements projects that alter stormwater conveyance and detention to reduce flooding from heavy rains and to coordinate with city storm-drain systems. The district also produces floodplain maps, project reports, and operates maintenance programs for channels and drainage facilities. HCFCD was a central agency involved in responses and infrastructure decisions during major flood events affecting Houston.