Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition Activities:

Master Plan
We have reported in the past our partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). Through the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program the NPS will assist the Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition (The Coalition) in developing a master plan for the 45-mile watershed. We have received notification that Houston Endowment has approved funding to assist with GIS support through this process. We anticipate conducting public input meetings within the four reaches beginning in November.

West Reach
We have received approval from Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) to conduct our second tree planting/bayou clean up day on November 6, 2010 from 9 am - 12 noon. We will concentrate on the section between Cutten Rd and Bammel North Houston. Sponsored by KBR other partnerships include HCFCD (tree donations) and Trees For Houston (materials and supplies). We appreciate Eric Ruckstuhl's assistance in recommendations on trees to plant.

North Reach
We have selected Gulf Coast Landscape Services as the contractor for construction of Ida Gaye Gardens. Ida Gaye Gardens is a 3.2 acre land adjacent to a senior citizen multi-family development. In addition to the senior housing, there is a large concentration of senior in the area. With funds from Texas Parks and Wildlife, CenterPoint Energy, United Way, and the Greenspoint District the park will be developed to encourage an active lifestyle in senior citizens.

East/South Reach
A priority for this area is development of a nine-mile canoe trail between the Brock Park area and I-10 with a trail-heads in between. We are working with the Houston Parks Board to develop the first canoe launch on Greens Bayou at Dwight Street and Greens Bayou Drive. Funding has been secured through State Farm, National Recreation and Park Association, Kinder Morgan and in-kind donations from Triple B Service and HPP Recycles. Site development is expected to begin within the next month. Eric Ruckstuhl has been helpful in identifying important native species and invasive species that need to be removed.

Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition
Organization Information
We have had our kick off meeting with National Park Service for the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance grant through National Park Service. This grant will allow us to prepare a master plan for the bayou. The next meeting will be a combined reach committee meeting on March 29, 2010. There will be a series of public meetings throughout the year as we progress.

Our website has gone live www.greensbayou.org. You can follow us now on Facebook and Twitter.

West Reach
We have received a grant from KBR and permission from HCFCD to have a clean up/replanting day along the upper reach of the bayou. We have submitted three dates in May for HCFCD to consider.

We have contracted with SWA to look at the feasibility of trail development from Willowbrook Mall and connecting to established trails in the Greenspoint area. We have a developer prepared to donate land.

North Reach
A conceptual design has been finalized for a 3.2 acre park that will promote an independent, healthy life style for senior citizens. A Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for $97,000 has been approved. Phase I will be complete by December 2010. Amenities will include water features, trails, exercise equipment, gardens, and exercise programming area.

We are moving forward with trail development that would extend trails currently at Wussow Park and connect upcoming recreational opportunities at Glen Forrest Basin and the new skateboard park the TIRZ will be constructing this year. This project will be funded through STEP funds.

South Reach
GBCC is working with Houston Parks Board on developing a newly acquired property into a canoe launch park. Eric Rukstuhl will report on some unusual facets of this site. The eventual goal is to create a nine-mile canoe trail with established put-ins and take-outs. We have been notified that we are receiving a grant from a major company in the area. We can make a more formal announcement after February 22.

We are meeting with stakeholders in the unincorporated areas of Harris County at the ship channel to pursue a feasibility study for a regional waste water treatment facility.

Harris County Flood Control District - Profile of Greens Bayou watershed
Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP) Products
   Summary of Change between Preliminary and new LIDAR-derived FEMA Flood Maps and Current Flood Maps
   Detailed Comparison Map in PDF Format
   Flood Profile for major channels in Greens Bayou watershed

Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition

Greens Bayou:Segment 1:  Brock Park to Wallisville Bridge
Greens Bayou:Segment 2:  Wallisville Rd. Bridge to Greens Bayou Park

Photo courtesy of Houston Canoe Club
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