New workforce development program will focus on disaster resilience
17 Mar 2022
Flood Mitigation, Latest News
Gov. John Bel Edwards is launching a workforce development program, PRO Louisiana, as part of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative that will create a workforce skilled in professional resilience occupations, his office announced today.
More Topics
Denham Springs city leaders have seen a “phenomenal” response to a voluntary buyout program that aims to reduce future flood risks by turning flood-prone residential areas into wetlands.
The City Council received an update on the program, which focuses on the Spring Park neighborhood, during its Feb. 28 meeting...
Acadiana is getting $30 million to build hihg-speen internet in 11 rural towns, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy announced Thursday, and the impact could be hugh fro the three parishes involved.
To read the full article click here
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The state of Louisiana is offering to buy out an entire Vermillion Parish community to reduce the risk of flooding. $10M in federal funding is allocated toward buying property in the Victoria Acres community North of Abbeville. Many of the residents are eager to participate...
