Trinity River Watershed, Dallas, Texas

The Trinity River is a channelized and levee-managed river that runs through downtown Dallas, Texas. The river has contributed to major flooding events in the city, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created the Chain of Wetlands plan to improve infrastructure and reduce flooding risk. This project will restore 7 wetland cells totaling 3.7 miles in length and averaging 600 feet in width. These wetlands will be valuable habitat for native plants and wildlife, and bring migrating birds to the area. This project provides new recreational opportunities will reduce the Trinity River’s floodwater level by 4 feet.