HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Severe Storm Prediction, Education, & Evacuation from Disasters Center
GALVESTON BAY PARK PLAN (GBPP)
Aerial of Galveston Bay showing Galveston Bay Park in Place
Rendering of GBPP
Rendering of GBPP
Aerial of Galveston Bay showing Galveston Bay Park in Place
A VISION FOR HOUSTON & GALVESTON BAY
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The SSPEED Center has secured $1 million in new funding for research studies for the Galveston Bay Park Plan (GBPP) from the City of Houston, Harris County Flood Control, The Port of Houston and an investor.
The research will include barrier design, project program development, computer modeling of GBPP and Oyster Reef Research and Mitigation.
The GBPP is a regional multi-functional facility providing flood surge protection, recreational opportunities enhanced environmental conditions, improved operational safety for Houston Ship Channel, and improved fish and wildlife. The project works in collaboration with the Coastal Spine.
The project proposes the construction under permits issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It would create of a new string of islands in Galveston Bay that will double as a storm surge barrier and recreational park space. As the Houston Ship Channel continues to be expanded and dredged, the materials could be used to create the barriers.