Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is a fast-growing vine originally introduced to the U.S. in the 1800s. Known as "the vine that ate the South," it spreads aggressively through underground roots and can grow over a foot per day in peak season.

It forms dense blankets over trees, trails, and forest canopy suffocating plant life and collapsing natural habitats.  It has been spotted all over Terry Hershey Park!

Terry Hershey Park isn’t just a beloved green space it’s part of Houston’s flood control system.

Unchecked kudzu harms flood control and public safety:

• Kills deep-rooted native plants that stabilize bayou banks
• Causes erosion and soil collapse
• Increases runoff and stormwater sediment
• Blocks drainage systems with dense biomass

If this continues, we risk washouts, localized flooding, and long-term degradation of the park’s natural and civic infrastructure.

Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD)
Ask them to address the impact of kudzu on flood infrastructure.
📧 Email: hcfcd@hcfcd.org
📞 Phone: 346-286-4000
🌐 www.hcfcd.org

Harris County Precinct 4 Parks & Trails Department
Request action on invasive species cleanup and trail preservation.
📧 Email: service@hcp4.net
📞 Phone: 832-927-4444
🌐 https://cp4.harriscountytx.gov

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