Flood Protection

Permanent Flood Protection

The Chamber supports permanent flood protection and mitigation efforts to help protect the economic vitality of our region. The Chamber supports the FM Area Diversion project as the best solution to reduce the flood risk and provide protection of lives and property, as well as avoid recuperation costs and ensure economic opportunity.

Multiple Funding Sources

The Chamber supports the allocation of financial resources for the construction and maintenance of the diversion project from all available local, state and federal partners.

Impact Mitigation

The Chamber recognizes that achieving the necessary flood risk reduction will not come without impacts and encourages sponsors and stakeholders to make every effort to minimize the impact to affected landowners.

Quality of Life

The Chamber supports the integration of recreational opportunities into the development of the diversion project to contribute to a healthy and vibrant community.