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The addition, totaling 1,137 acres, will enhance the county’s flood mitigation and preserve green space, officials said in the release.
Officials in the release called the expansion a “collaborative achievement between multiple county offices, private sector partners and environmental advocates.”
"This acquisition is a prime example of what good, collaborative government looks like,” Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said in the release. “"By securing these 1,137 acres, we're not just preserving land—we're investing in Harris County's future.”
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The agreement is one of the largest land conservation deals in Harris County’s recent history, according to the release. The additional land will increase floodwater detention capacity, preserve native habitats and support wildlife and green space.
Armand Bayou is one of the largest urban wilderness preserves in the country, according to its website. It features educational resources, field trips, hiking trails and is home to 370 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
The announcement also follows the center’s Renewal 2024 Plan, which, as part of its 50-year anniversary, will include upgrading its learning center, welcome center, signage, entrance and trailhead circle, according to Armand Bayou’s website.
