About LWI Region 5

APC is working to improve watershed management practices by serving as the organizing body for watershed activities for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) Region 5.  The Region encompasses 16 parishes and five Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) 8 watersheds: Atchafalaya, Teche, Vermilion, Mermentau, and Mermentau Headwaters.

In 2018, the state launched the LWI, introducing a new watershed-based approach to reducing flood risk in Louisiana. The federal government awarded Louisiana a $1.2 billion flood mitigation grant to pursue a holistic approach for watershed management that goes beyond conventional mitigation measures and incorporates nature-based solutions. LWI is funding investements in green and gray infrastructure, flood mitigation projects, a water monitoring network, and hydrologic & hydraulic (H & H) watershed models which cover the entire state.  Investments in scientific tools like the H & H models ans the montoring network will deepen decision-makers understanding of Louisiana's flood risk and improve the project prioritization process amon shared waterways. 

LWI was established when the historic flooding throughout Louisiana in 2016 exposed deficiencies in the state’s approach to floodplain management at all levels of government, prompting a reassessment of how Louisiana prepares for increasing flood events. The state recognized that the perpetual cycle of disaster and recovery is not a socially, environmentally, or fiscally sustainable model. The State of Louisiana and local government is putting in the work to create proactive solutions.

About LWI Region 5

Louisiana Watershed Initiative Region 5 Action Plan

Community Involvement

One of the core functions of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative is to proactively engage and collaborate with local residents, officials, and technical experts, relying on their input to guide program efforts.

To learn about upcoming meetings or events on the calendar, request a speaker for your next meeting, or receive updates by sigining up for the LWI Reion 5 New letter.

 

LWI Meetings

Region 5 Steering Committee 

Date Agendas Minutes Recordings
February 10, 2022 Agenda Minutes None available
December 9, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording
October 21, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording
July 15, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording
April 15, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording

Capital Improvement Program Subcommittee

Date Agendas Minutes Recordings
January 6, 2022 Agenda Minutes – Draft Recording
November 4, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording
September 30, 2021 Agenda None available Recording
June 17, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording
May 6, 2021 Agenda None available Recording
March 4, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording

Governance & Long-Term Sustainability Subcommittee

Date Agendas Minutes Recordings
November 9, 2021 Agenda Minutes – DRAFT Recording
September 16, 2021 Agenda None available Recording
July 8, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording
March 11, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording
January 14, 2021 Agenda Minutes Recording

CRS & Floodplain Management Subcommittee

Date Agendas Minutes Recordings
November 19, 2020 Agenda Minutes Recording
September 17, 2020 Agenda Minutes Recording
July 16, 2020 Agenda Minutes Recording

LWI Archived Materials

9/8/2020 – Regional Watershed Management: Governance Exercises Briefing Book

12/13/2019 – LWI Region 5 NOFA Grant Draft Application

View the LWI Region 5 NOFA Grant Draft Application below or click here to download a PDF version. This document is subject to change and/or be refined prior to the official submission date, December 13, 2019.

LWI Newsletters

The latest newsletter:

To recieve updates by sigining up for the LWI Region 5 news letter here.