Bayou City Initiative

Bayou City Initiative is a flood protection advocacy nonprofit comprised of community partners and stakeholders working to develop and implement post-Hurricane Harvey policy perspectives.

To work towards creating a more resilient region, Bayou City Initiative actively supports policies and efforts that recognize that our region is experiencing increased rainfall, that we must learn to live and adapt to water, and that we must ensure transparency, equity, and accountability.

As a collaborative, we aim to educate the community about Houston flood issues and public policy proposals through research. We study historical geographic data, watershed activity, structural engineering, legal implications, and private vs. public stakeholders--among other topics.