Potential Wetland Sites to Reduce Flooding along the Buffalo Bayou in Houston, TX

Lucas Trent Tranchita

Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston, TX in August 2017 causing $100 billion in water damages across the city. Houston’s flat topography means that the area is vulnerable to flooding. My research uses GIS analysis to locate the most suitable sites along the Buffalo Bayou to construct new wetlands, calculate the acreage of wetland sites, and calculate potential cost of construction, ultimately reducing the impact of flooding in vulnerable communities.

Major: 
Geography
Exhibition Category: 
Arts and Humanities (including Visual Arts)
Exhibition Format: 
Oral Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Stephen Mainzer, PhD
Poster Number: 
07

Award Winner

Arts and Humanities (including Visual Arts) - Third Place