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Public Works Engineering: Brays Bayou, Harris County, TX
Originally conceived as a channel modification as part of Harris County Flood Control District's massive $450 million Project Brays improvement plan, a simple flood reduction mechanism evolved into a natural water-filtering wetland that not only assists in flood control, but also positively impacts the environment and provides a living learning laboratory for students and community residents.
The first of its kind constructed in Harris County, Texas, this 3.5-acre freshwater tidal marsh, designed by Brown & Gay Engineers, serves as a model for future wetland creation projects in the Texas Gulf Coast region.
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