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This project aimed to address the extensive debris accumulation in Lake Houston, a major source of fresh water to the Houston area, deposited by Hurricane Harvey in 2018. The excessive debris impacted the available volume for drinking water supply and stormwater storage. In partnership with the City of Houston, a dredging plan was designed to restore the lake’s previous volume, improving water flow and recovering storage volume lost from the storm. These efforts align with watershed management principles by promoting sustainable land and water resource practices, continuing to align with local efforts to transition away from ground water reliance. Using an innovative and flexible approach to bidding and construction, and obtaining funding from FEMA, this project not only rehabilitated Lake Houston but also served as a model for effective response to future disaster recovery, fostering resilience within the watershed ecosystem and ensuring the long-term health of the region’s water resources.