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AROUND ASCENSION PARISH: Donaldsonville drainage project breaks ground
Ascension Parish government announced the Bonadona-Cataldo drainage improvement project had its ceremonial groundbreaking in Donaldsonville. State Rep...
Flood relief on the way for Ouachita residents, police jury buys 10 water pumps
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is addressing flooding issues. President Shane Smiley of the police jury says now they can move f...
Application process for Denham Springs property buyout program 'moving along well'
DENHAM SPRINGS - A program aimed at reverting a portion of Denham Springs from developed land back into green space is moving along well, according to...
Watershed Initiative includes three Farmerville projects
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the state will dedicate $100 million in federal funds to a Design Support Program for 28 flood mitigation projects and...
Scott Buyout Program: State is now accepting applications from Priority 1 zone
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) – The state is now accepting applications from property owners in the Priority 1 zone of the voluntary Scott Buyout Progr...
Federal funds to help train Louisiana disaster recovery, mitigation workforce
The Louisiana Watershed Initiative has launched a new workforce development program focused on disaster recovery and mitigation professions, with the ...
New workforce development program will focus on disaster resilience
Gov. John Bel Edwards is launching a workforce development program, PRO Louisiana, as part of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative that will create a wo...
‘Phenomenal’ response so far to voluntary buyout program, mayor tells City Council
Denham Springs city leaders have seen a “phenomenal” response to a voluntary buyout program that aims to reduce future flood risks by turning flood-pr...
Buyout applications open for some residents of flood-prone Denham Springs neighborhood
The state has begun accepting voluntary buyout applications from certain residents of a Denham Springs neighborhood prone to flooding. Applications ar...
Vermilion Parish community offered state buyout to relocate to higher ground
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The state of Louisiana is offering to buy out an entire Vermillion Parish community to reduce the risk of flooding. $10...
BREC wants its parks to be “sponges” for stormwater
BREC is working to ensure its facilities capture as much stormwater as possible, a parks system official says. The system’s work can help demonstrate ...
A Denham Springs neighborhood floods frequently. Government buyouts could help residents leave.
A government buyout program will pay some Denham Springs residents to move away from their flood-prone neighborhood if they choose, potentially freein...