Louisiana Watershed brings statewide listening tour to Pineville
17 Oct 2018
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NEVILLE, La. (KALB) - In 2016, flood waters impacted more than 145,000 homes throughout Louisiana causing more than $10 billion in damages.
That’s why the Louisiana Watershed visited Pineville on Wednesday as part of their statewide listening tour.
The Pineville Community Center was another stop on the statewide listening tour. They want to reduce flood risk and create more resilient communities.
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