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ProgramSummary: Mr. Sean Merrell, P.E. started the program by introducing the speaker, Ms. Rebecca Dugger, P.E., Director of the Trinity River Corridor project. Ms. Dugger’s presentation began with an introduction of the Trinity River Corridor project and the numerous smaller projects contained within the whole project. Ms. Dugger spoke about the overall purpose for the project and hinted on the establishment of flood protection, recreational amenities, transportation improvements and environmental restoration/mitigation. She mentioned the current status of the project and some of the already completed items such as the Audubon Center. She also noted the levees and the current level of flood protection. The project involves raising the levees two feet to adequately handle an 800-year flood.
Ms. Dugger ended her presentation by answering questions and comments raised by members about the Trinity River Corridor Project.
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