The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is a federal agency dedicated to strengthening the nation’s infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and restoring vital ecosystems. With a legacy rooted in engineering excellence, USACE leads civil and military projects across the country, including flood risk management, navigation improvements, and disaster response.
In Texas, USACE plays a central role in protecting the Gulf Coast through two major initiatives. The Coastal Texas Project—developed in partnership with the Texas General Land Office—is the largest coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration effort in the state’s history. It aims to safeguard communities, industries, and natural habitats from devastating storm surge events through a combination of structural barriers and ecological restoration.
USACE is also leading the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project, which focuses on reducing flood risk in Jefferson and Orange Counties. This project includes the construction of levees, floodwalls, and water control systems to protect residents and critical infrastructure from coastal storms.
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is the oldest state agency in Texas, established in 1836 to manage public lands and natural resources for the benefit of Texans. Today, the GLO plays a vital role in coastal protection, disaster recovery, energy development, and veterans’ services.
As the state’s lead agency for coastal resilience, the GLO partners with federal and local entities to safeguard Texas’s 367-mile Gulf Coast. A key initiative is the Coastal Texas Project, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This landmark effort is designed to reduce storm surge risk, restore critical ecosystems, and protect the economic and environmental vitality of the Texas coast.
With a mission rooted in service and stewardship, the Texas General Land Office is committed to protecting the state’s natural resources and coastal communities for generations to come.
Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7 (DD7) is a regional flood control agency serving the greater Port Arthur area and surrounding communities in Southeast Texas. Established to protect lives, property, and economic assets, DD7 manages an extensive network of levees, pump stations, and drainage infrastructure designed to reduce flood risk from both rainfall and coastal storm surge.
As a key local partner in major coastal resilience efforts, DD7 plays a critical role in the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project, working alongside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Texas General Land Office. DD7 is responsible for implementing and maintaining vital components of the project within its jurisdiction, including new levees, floodwalls, and stormwater management systems that will enhance protection for tens of thousands of residents and critical industrial facilities.
The Orange County Drainage District is a local government agency dedicated to protecting the people, property, and economy of Orange County, Texas, through effective flood control and stormwater management. With a mission rooted in public safety and environmental stewardship, the district oversees the planning, construction, and maintenance of critical drainage infrastructure across the region.
As a key partner in the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Project, the Orange County Drainage District works closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Gulf Coast Protection District to implement large-scale flood protection measures. These include new levees, floodwalls, and pump stations designed to defend communities from the growing threat of coastal storms and sea level rise.
