Resources
Becoming informed is the first step to protecting our homes and businesses from flood damage.
Keep up to date with the latest news, and learn more about flood water management from a historical and current point of view by browsing our video library and list of additional resources.
Latest News
Retention Ponds , Spoil Banks, Dredging, Unintended Consequences, and other Musings 7 Years after 2016
Executive Summary Over 7 years after the great flood of 2016 a number of flood mitigation projects have been completed or identified in our watershed. Two spoil bank projects that were severely needed have been completed. Some retention ponds have been completed or...
Updates – Enterprise Dixie P/L Spoil Bank Project COMPLETE! + other News
9/15/2023 Courtableau La We are happy to report the spoil bank gapping project on the Enterprise Dixie P/L in both St Landry and St Martin Parish is now completed as per the State of Louisiana Coastal Restoration Authority (CPRA) Atchafalaya Basin Program staff. This...
Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) PUBLIC COMMENTS regarding Proposed Amendment 3
8/30/2023 This is important that you make a PUBLIC COMMENT regarding a proposed change to the LWI master Plan for the state. Below is a link to a letter concerning Amendment 3 https://www.doa.la.gov/media/ygnlcg4n/08-09-2023-mit-apa-3-news-release.pdf PLEASE make a...
Further Resources
Hurricane Barry
How proactive management of natural retention areas lower stages in the Cortableau-Teche-Vermilion Watershed
Technical Case for dredging the Vermilion
The technical case for dredging the Vermilion river is supported by empirical data. Learn how the data supports the case that dredging works.
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Why we are flooding
Learn about the various factors that impact our flood conditions.
Our project recommendations
Learn about actionable solutions proposed to reduce catastrophic flooding within Acadiana and the surrounding areas.