Louisiana Watershed Initiative holding listening meetings
7 Nov 2019
Flood Mitigation, Latest News
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - What are your public officials doing to prevent flooding? That’s an important question for most people; especially those who have had water in their homes.
The latest effort is called the Louisiana Watershed Initiative.
Flooding is a huge issue for many in Southwest Louisiana.
And while acts of nature can’t be prevented, through good science and cooperation among neighboring parishes and districts, the Louisiana Watershed Initiative hopes to reduce flooding risk and improve resilience in communities.
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Public comments on a proposed action plan for spending $1.2 billion in federal funds dedicated to flood mitigation will be accepted through Nov. 29.
The proposed Action Plan outlines the state’s approach to funding projects, data collection, modeling and policy measures that align with the Louisiana Watershed Initiative's long-term...
As chief administrative officer of the Acadiana Planning Commission, Monique Boulet's job involves working across all political and economic boundaries. When it come to flood control or when new roads and highways are proposed, she and her team are front and center.
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The gist: While the Louisiana Watershed Initiative’s $1.2 billion federal grant may be attracting the most attention, reps with the program say its real aim is changing how Louisiana lives with water. Program lead Pat Forbes says the initiative is prepared to earn buy-in from a beleaguered public who want dirt...
