Louisiana's eight watershed regions each coordinate efforts among parishes to reduce the risks of flood damage.

Managing future flood risk in Louisiana through watershed-based solutions

Read the white paper outlining the Governor’s vision for the Watershed Initiative >

A Long-Term Vision

Sustainability and resilience through science, engineering and objective decision-making

This new approach requires unprecedented coordination and cooperation across all facets and functions of government agencies as we work together to mitigate future flood risk.

Learn More About the Watershed Initiative

COUNCIL ON WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AGENCIES

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development

Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness - State of Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

LATEST NEWS

The Louisiana Watershed Initiative is hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, for ...

State Accepting Applications for Victoria Acres Buyout Program in Vermilion Parish November 29, 2021

The state is accepting buyout applications from Victoria Acres property owners and residen...

The Louisiana Watershed Initiative is hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, for ...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb 16

Working With Nature Training Series: Module No. 4

Zoom webinar 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Mar 16

Working With Nature Training Series: Module No. 5

Zoom webinar 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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The Effects of the Great Floods of 2016

145,000

Homes Damaged*

Parishes Impacted

$10B

In Damages

* Rental and owner-occupied homes across the state, according to FEMA verified loss data