Hurricane Harvey Debris
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Hurricane Harvey Debris

Debris in the bays, rivers, bayous and gulf:

GLO Responsibility:

Texas Natural Resources Code §51.3021 authorizes the Commissioner to the remove and dispose of a facility or structure on land owned by the state if the commissioner finds the facility or structure to be an imminent and unreasonable threat to public health, safety, or welfare.  This applies to most tidally influenced areas, but not excavated areas or port areas.  Commissioner Bush has directed the GLO to remove hazardous debris resulting from Harvey from state owned submerged land.  Please be aware this will not happen immediately, but may take several months.

Ways to help:

  • If you see debris in the bay, gulf, bayou or tidal river, please take a photo with your phone and using the link below send the information to the General Land Office.
  • If you are using your side scan sonar or fish finder and locate submerged debris, please take a screen shot and send to the site below.
  • If you see debris and cannot take a photo or other image, you can still report it to the site below.  Location and a description of the debris will be very helpful.

Beach Debris:

GLO Responsibility:

Texas Natural Resources Code §61.067 states that the GLO shall remove and dispose of debris on public beaches in areas where a disaster has been declared. This does not apply to beaches that are not accessible by public road or public ferry, such as West Matagorda Peninsula.  Commissioner Bush has directed the GLO to remove the hazardous debris from the public beaches from Mustang Island to the Sabine River.

Ways to help:

  • If you see debris on the beach and please take a photo with your phone and send it to the address below.
  • If you see debris and cannot take a photo or other image, you can still report it to the site below.  Location and a description of the debris will be very helpful.

Harvey Damage Pics

Please submit images of damage related to Hurricane Harvey at www.harveydamagepics.com.