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

Round 1 Full Application Deadline Extended to Feb. 26, LWI Will Host Webinar Dec. 3 November 23, 2020

Due to ongoing recovery efforts in response to an active hurricane season, the Louisiana W...

Council on Watershed Management Meets Virtually Nov. 19 November 16, 2020

The Council on Watershed Management meets at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, via Zoom webinar...

The Louisiana Watershed Initiative is hosting a regional watershed management webinar 3 p....

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 21

Region 8 Steering Committee meeting

TBD 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Jan 21

Region 3 Steering Committee meeting

Virtual meeting 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Jan 27

Region 6 Steering Committee meeting

TBD 10 a.m. - 12 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