HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
HARVEY-RELATED ACTIVITIES
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on August 25, 2017 near Corpus Christi, Texas. Over the next five days the storm devastated the Texas coast, dropping over 36 inches of rain over 2500 sq mi area and causing unprecedented levels of damage. Harvey is likely the costliest storm in U.S. history, exceeding Hurricane Katrina. Life-threatening flooding in the City of Houston and surrounding areas caught the world’s attention.
Severe Storm Prediction, Education, & Evacuation from Disasters Center
NEWS | 2017
The SSPEED Center has received more than 2,500 media hits from national and local media outlets, including television, radio, print and online news sources in 2017. National highlights include features in TIME Magazine, USA Today and The New York Times.
The Next Big Idea in the Fight Against Climate Change
Houston Chronicle | July 22, 2017
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Can We Enjoy and Protect Galveston Bay?
Houston Chronicle | June 25, 2017
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Houston Area Residents Prepare for Possible Storms
ABC-13 | June 19, 2017
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Texas Conservation pioneer's 90s Words Echo in 2017's Environmental Debates
Texas Climate News | May 17, 2017
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Nearly 9 Years After Ike, Lawmakers Are Still Studying How to Protect Texas Coast
Reporting Texas | May 15, 2017
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Texas Architect | April 2017
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Harris County Eyes Putting Water to Better Use after Recent Floods.
Houston Chronicle | April 24, 2017
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Flood Prevention Discussed at Houston Symposium
Meyerland Patch | April 7, 2017
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Houston's Flooding Symposium Gets Flooded Out
Forbes | February 23, 2017
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This Non-Traditional Graduate Program at Rice University Appeals to Students of Life
Houstonia Magazine | February 20, 2017
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Commissioners Approve Supporting Recreation Area
Port Arthur News | February 13, 2017
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Practices to Reduce Flooding Risk Are out of Line with our Region’s Needs
Houston Chronicle | January 23, 2017
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Houston Chronicle | January 19, 2017
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Better Flood Warnings Could Save Lives
Houston Chronicle | January 18, 2017
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Homeowners Puzzled After Increase in Floods
Houston Chronicle | January 13, 2017