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REMINDER: LWI Regional Workshops for Funding Opportunities

The Louisiana Watershed Initiative is hosting virtual workshops on potential or upcoming state and federal funding opportunities for flood resilience ...

Louisiana Watershed Initiative Breaks Ground in Cameron and Vermilion Parishes

Cameron and Vermilion parishes held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a $25.4 million flood mitigation project that will create a more resilient Lou...

Louisiana Watershed Initiative Project Breaks Ground in Slidell

The City of Slidell held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a $2.37 million flood mitigation project that will create a more resilient Louisiana, usi...

Media Coverage

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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...

The Louisiana Watershed Initiative values the media’s part in keeping residents informed on the latest developments. If you are a reporter and can’t find material or if you need an interview, please call the Louisiana Watershed Initiative media contact, Marvin McGraw, at 225-219-0480, or email us at watershed@la.gov.