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 InitiativeCOUNCIL ON WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AGENCIES
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar
28
Council on Watershed Management Meeting
900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 9:00am - 11:00am
Apr
3
Louisiana Floodplain Management Association 36th Annual Conference
Kenner, Louisiana 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Apr
15
13th Annual Water Conference
Baton Rouge, LA (all day)
The Effects of the Great Floods of 2016
145,000
Homes Damaged*
56
Parishes Impacted
$10B
In Damages
* Rental and owner-occupied homes across the state, according to FEMA verified loss data