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Explore the history of Houston's bayous, their significance, and the components of stormwater management and bayou augmentations crucial for restoration. Discover how concrete lining, levees, and more are revitalizing these vital water channels.
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Phillip Meador Studio 5502 MaryAlice Torres-MacDonald Assignment 01
Basic Information • 1836 Founded along banks of Buffalo Bayou • 1915 Ship Channel built • Destructive floods recorded as far back as 1836
Definitions • Bayou: A stagnant or slow moving body of water • River: a wide body of water (usually) fast flowing • Flood: a great flowing or overflowing of water, esp. over land not usually submerged Dictionary.com
Storm Water Management • Coastal Aquifer Recharge • Bayou • Reservoir
Components • Bayou: Main channel for the water • Levee: the built up land acting like a retaining wall • Diversion Channel: a split that sends excess, either around a high flood risk area, or to another channel • Detention Pond: a pond or lake that stores excess stormwater
Bayou Augmentations • Concrete Lining • Cellular Concrete Mats (right) • Parkways • Modify Bridges
Houston Overall Map by Google Maps
Houston Overall Map by Google Maps
Houston Overall Map by Google Maps
Houston Overall Map by Google Maps
Hermann Park along Brays Bayou Map by Google Maps
Hermann Park along Brays Bayou Map by Google Maps
Hermann Park along Brays Bayou Map by Google Maps
Hermann Park along Brays Bayou Map by Google Maps