Note from The Climate Advisor: This article is republished with permission from the Texas Tribune. The photo below shows a retention pond under construction. I have seen the pond and it’s done. This pond is just one small part of the whole complex. It’s very nice, with lots of people from the neighborhood out walking, running and biking around the old golf course in the evenings. Clear Lake had minimal flooding during Harvey, maybe this system of canals and retention ponds helped. In search of a flood fix, one Houston community turned to a golf course By Katie Riordan, The Texas Tribune Nov. 17, 2017 HOUSTON — In 50 years living in Clear Lake City, Spyros Varsos had never seen the floodwater get so high. During a Read More ...
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