Get involved
The open house, which will take place from 4-6 p.m. Jan. 21 at The Glazier Community Center, 16600 Pine Forest Lane, Houston, will give the public a chance to provide feedback for responsible stewardship of the reservoir, per the release.
There will also be a 30-day public comment period open from Jan. 21-Feb. 20, where residents can review documents online and submit comments by emailing [email protected] or mailing David Mackintosh at 1011 Hwy. 6 S., Site 101, Houston.
Zooming in
The Addicks and Barker reservoirs, located in the Katy area, were constructed in the 1940s to control downstream flooding in the Houston area and the Houston Ship Channel. The reservoirs are owned by the federal government and operated by the Corps, Community Impact previously reported.
The master plan acts as a 25-year comprehensive land-use guide for the reservoirs with the purpose of:
- Providing long-term goals and management objectives
- Adhering to federal laws for preservation, conservation, restoration, management and development
- Providing adaptable land classifications
Digging deeper
The master plan provides guidance to the Corps when making management decisions related to the reservoirs, including environmental, cultural and recreational opportunities, the 2009 plan states.
According to the presentation, the master plan doesn’t include facility design details, daily project administration details, flowage easement land management or the technical aspects of:
- Flood risk water management
- Regional water quality
- Dam operations
- Water releases
- Dam safety
According to presentation documents, the final master plan will be released in April.
