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After repreated flooding, a group of Houston citizens want action. Theyre circulating a petition calling for the creation of a regional body to better control new development that they say contributes to flooding.

After repreated flooding, a group of Houston citizens want action. Theyre circulating a petition calling for the creation of a regional body to better control new development that they say contributes to flooding.

The Meyerland-based group Citizens Solutions to Flooding says Houstons natural tendency to flood has been worsened by uncontrolled development and too many roadways and parking lots that rapidly collect rainwater.

Ed Browne is a homeowner near Memorial City whos been active on flooding issues. Hed like to see creation of a regional body with oversight over new construction and development.

For example, Fort Bend has requirements to store 75 percent of their runoff. Harris County has 50 percent. Galveston County has 100 percent. The big floods in the northwest part of Harris County, most of that water came from Montgomery County.

Browne says there should be coordination between governmental entities in the permitting process, as well as financial incentives for property owners to follow more effective standards for controlling storm water runoff.

Flooding doesnt know any boundaries. I mean, water doesnt care whether youre in Harris County or Montgomery County of Fort Bend. Unless we address the whole watershed, one area or another is going to suffer.

The group hopes to deliver their petition to Houstons Flood Czar and to the mayor, as well as to the Harris County Commissioners and state legislators.

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Citizens Group Urges Creation Of Regional Body To Control Flooding - Houston Public Media