Governor announces Bayou Lafourche, White Castle federally-funded projects
7 Aug 2021
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The $2.1 million Bayou Lafourche pump project and the $2.56 million White Castle canal drainage improvement project are among the $34 million in federally-funded regional projects announced by Gov. John Bel Edwards.
The 13 flood risk reduction projects are part of the first round of local and regional projects and programs, according to a news release.
Steering committees for the state’s watershed regions recommended the projects for funding, which the Council on Watershed Management approved.
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BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards is announcing $34 million in federal funding for 13 flood risk reduction projects recommended by regions throughout the state as part of the Local and Regional Projects and Programs – Round 1. Steering committees for the state’s watershed regions recommended the projects for...
Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced $34 million in federal funding for 13 flood risk reduction projects recommended by regions throughout the state as part of the Local and Regional Projects and Programs – Round 1.
Steering committees for the state's watershed regions recommended the projects for funding, which...
LAKE CHARLES — Diadra Carmen steels herself before she opens the door, telling herself not to be afraid. Tears roll down her cheeks when she begins to step inside.
Her house is dim and gutted. Water marks roughly knee-high are visible on the outside walls. Containers of personal belongings in...
