Creating a more resilient Louisiana

LWI coordinates funding, data and resources among five state agencies to reduce flood risk through a watershed-based approach, which respects the natural functions of our watersheds.

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Our Mission Reduce flood risk and improve floodplain management across the state, including through maximizing the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplains.

FUNDING

Following the 2016 floods, Louisiana received a $1.2 billion federal flood mitigation grant, dedicated to multiple initiatives aimed at reducing flood risk.

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PROJECTS

127 Flood Mitigation Projects Awarded Funding

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Supporting Flood Risk Reduction

Regional watershed management

Coordinating flood risk management efforts within watershed regions
Watershed modeling and data

Developing models and creating an enhanced gauge network
Workforce development

Funding occupational training courses to support flood resilience projects

Latest Updates

Donaldsonville Drainage Project Breaks Ground

State and local government leaders broke ground on the $1.4 million LWI-funded Bonadona-Cataldo drainage project in Donaldsonville on Sept. 19, 2023.

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Flood relief on the way for Ouachita residents, police jury buys 10 water pumps

Ouachita Parish received 10 new portable water pumps as part of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury's Portable Pumps Parish-Wide Project, funded by the police jury and the Louisiana Watershed Initiative. The pumps will be used to mitigate flooding.

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Watershed Model Simulations

The state is working with technical experts, federal partners, academic partners and local stakeholders to create models of Louisiana’s watersheds, which will simulate flood scenarios and analyze potential flood mitigation solutions.

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Watershed-based approach

Louisiana’s nine watershed regions coordinate efforts among parishes to reduce flood risks within major watersheds.

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LATEST NEWS

REMINDER: LWI Regional Workshops for Funding Opportunities October 22, 2024

Louisiana Watershed Initiative Breaks Ground in Cameron and Vermilion Parishes October 21, 2024

Louisiana Watershed Initiative Project Breaks Ground in Slidell October 17, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 4

LWI Funding Workshop Series: Non-State Entity Capital Outlay & Statewide Flood Control Program

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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