Fugro maps Texas river basins to improve flood resilience

Many of these areas have faced repeated flooding in recent years, prompting local authorities to update hazard‑mitigation plans and improve drainage, transport and water systems.

The work is being delivered through the Texas Geographic Information Office (TxGIO), which provides consistent, high‑quality geographic data used by agencies across Texas for planning and public‑safety applications. As a longtime partner of the Strategic Mapping Program (StratMap) at TxGIO, Fugro is using high‑accuracy airborne lidar mapping methods to provide state and local partners with an accurate view of the landscape as it exists today. To streamline data collection and improve data quality across the project area, the approach uses precise satellite positioning to reduce the need for new ground reference stations, while Fugro’s cloud‑based processing systems help accelerate data delivery to the state.

“Up‑to‑date elevation data is a critical resource for communities working to understand flood risk and strengthen their infrastructure,” said Ellen St. Romain, Lidar Program Specialist at TxGIO. “This project will ensure planners, engineers and emergency managers have credible information to support decisions that protect people and property.”