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2021 Cow Bayou Waterway Debris Removal Project NRCS/USDA

The Orange County Drainage District commenced its Bayous Debris Removal Project, which involves primarily the removal of fallen trees and other vegetative debris from within Adams Bayou, Cow Bayou and Little Cypress Bayou. The purpose of the Project is to remove debris from these three bayous that so that drainage is not impaired within these bayous, each of which serve to drain significant portions of Orange County. The Cow Bayou Watershed originates in Jasper County, the Adams Bayou watershed originates in Newton County, and the Little Cypress Bayou watershed originates in Orange County. All three bayous drain into the Sabine River.

The District has secured grant funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to help pay for a large portion of this Project. The total cost of the Project is estimated to be approximately $1.5 million. The Drainage District has contracted with Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc., which provides multiple barge units equipped with grapple and saws, to assist with the Project.

The first component of the Project was the removal of the debris from Little Cypress Bayou. The Project began on Thursday, June 3, 2021 and was completed on 6/12/2021 removing more then 4200 cubic yards of debris from within Little Cypress Bayou. The scope of the Little Cypress Bayou project included removal of debris within and along Little Cypress Bayou from the Sabine River to FM 3247.

On 6/11/2021, The District commenced the second component of the project involving the removal of trees and debris from within and along Adams Bayou. The scope of work for Adams Bayou starts at FM 1006, and reaching as far north as Eight Gate Road. Pictures below are from current progress of Adams Bayou. This project is currently still in progress, Additional pictures will be posted as the project proceeds.

On 6/28/2021, The District commenced the third and final component of the project involving the removal of trees and debris from within and along Cow Bayou. The scope of work for Cow Bayou begins at Texas Ave. in Bridge City, Texas, and terminates at Highway 12 where Cow Bayou crosses underneath. Pictures will be added to this post as the project proceeds.

The Cow Bayou waterway debris removal project was completed on 7/24/2021. Aftermath the contractor that was selected to perform the job removed over 5500 cubic yards of debris. The Drainage District loaded all the debris from an upland bank, and hauled the material to the final disposal site.

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2021 Adams Bayou Waterway Debris Removal Project NRCS/USDA

The Orange County Drainage District commenced its Bayous Debris Removal Project, which involves primarily the removal of fallen trees and other vegetative debris from within Adams Bayou, Cow Bayou and Little Cypress Bayou. The purpose of the Project is to remove this debris from these three bayous that so that drainage is not impaired within these bayous, each of which serve to drain significant portions of Orange County. The Cow Bayou Watershed originates in Jasper County, the Adams Bayou watershed originates in Newton County, and the Little Cypress Bayou watershed originates in Orange County. All three bayous drain into the Sabine River.

On 6/11/2021, The District commenced the second component of the project involving the removal of trees and debris from within and along Adams Bayou. The scope of work for Adams bayou starts at FM 1006, and reaching as far north as Eight Gate Road. Pictures below are from current progress of Adams Bayou. Additional pictures will be posted as the project proceeds.

The Adams Bayou waterway debris removal project was completed on 7/16/2021. Aftermath the contractor that was selected to perform the job removed over 12,500 cubic yards of debris. The Drainage District used internal forces to load all of the debris from an upland bank, and haul the material to the final disposal site.

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Cole Creek Project Phase 2

The Cole Creek Project Phase 2 involves the regrading of Cole Creek (depicted in orange on the map above) from Interstate 10 north for more then 6 miles. In Cole Creek Project Phase 1, Cole Creek from Interstate 10 south to the rail road tracks just above Cow Bayou. Cole Creek drains into Cow Bayou causing the structure to be impacted by the conditions of the Bayou, including tidal influences.

The Cole Creek Project Phase 2 also includes the evaluation (checking for positive drainage) of each tributary to Cole Creek, that drain the surrounding areas.

Currently operations are being performed on two tributary ditches to Cole Creek. One tributary Drains from Highway 1442 to Cole Creek and is adjacent to the North side of the Southeastern Freight Lines building located off of Highway 1442. The second tributary that the District will be making improvements to drains from Highway 1442 to Cole Creek and it located on the east side of Highway 1442 across from Bland Road. Upon completion of the two tributaries referenced above the District will resume operations on Cole Creek. (Updated 8/19/2021)

The Cole Creek Drainage Improvement Project (Phase II) was successfully completed in late 2022. Please see the photographs below additional details of the nature and scope of the work performed before, and after, completion of the Project.

Cole Creek Project (Phase II) Prior To Improvements

Cole Creek Project (Phase II) Completion

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Terry Gully Project Phase 2

The Terry Gully Project Phase 2 involves the regrading of Terry Gully (depicted in orange on the map above) from Interstate 10 to North Tram Road. Previously the District completed the Terry Gully Phase 1 Project whereby it improved Terry Gully from Interstate 10 south to Terry Road. Terry Gully drains into Cow Bayou causing the gully to be impacted by the conditions of the Bayou, including tidal influences.

The Terry Gully Project Phase 2 also includes the improvement by the regrading of many tributary ditches (depicted in green on the map above) to Terry Gully, that drain the surrounding areas.

Photos will be added to this post as the project progresses.

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Meadowlawn Ditch Project

The Meadowlawn Ditch is located within the City of Bridge City and originates at Ferry Road, south of Highway 1442. The ditch flows generally in a westward direction until it reaches and drains into the Colonial Estates Outfall, which drains into the marsh located southwest of Bridge City.

The Drainage District completed the Meadowlawn Ditch Project in August of 2018.

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Bridge City Crepe Myrtle Ditch Project

The Crepe Myrtle and Bland Street Ditches are located within the City of Bridge City, east of Highway 87. The Drainage District assisted the City with the improvement of both of these ditches, both of which drain into the marsh, and are tidally influenced. The Drainage District completed this project in August of 2019.