Energy & Environment
Construction on $31 billion ‘Ike Dike’ coastal barrier will take decades, expert says
Posted on · It could be as late as 2042 before Galveston Bay's coastal barrier project is completed.
Tag: Ike Dike/coastal spine project
Hurricane
U.S. House approves massive $31 billion “Ike Dike” project to protect Texas coast from hurricanes
Posted on · The U.S. House voted to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning for the massive coastal barrier project in Galveston Bay, but funding is not yet secured.
Weather
Harris County Commissioner Warns Storm Surge Could Cripple Houston’s Ship Channel
Posted on · Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia said the Ike Dike alone, when or if it’s built, wouldn’t be enough to guard against the effects of a direct hit from a hurricane.
Energy & Environment
Proposal Would Help Protect Houston Area From Hurricanes, Create 10,000-Acre Public Park
Posted on · If built, Galveston Bay Park would be a chain of man-made islands that also protect the Ship Channel from 25-foot hurricane storm surge.
Energy & Environment
‘Ike Dike’ Project Leaders Field More Questions, Concerns From The Public
Posted on · At a local forum, the Galveston area community will get a chance to raise concerns.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump Picks A Supreme Court Nominee, And The NATO Summit In Europe
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.