Our Vision
Our Mission
The Bayou City Initiative envisions a Houston and Harris County that understands how to live with water. To work towards a more resilient region, the 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 through our efforts.
As an organization working collaboratively with other groups, 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.
Everyone is invited to be part of the initiative. One of our goals is to develop a flood literate public. In order to move forward together, we must continue to conduct viable research to keep us knowledgeable of the challenges and opportunities in our city’s flood problems.