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Register for Regional Model Training Sessions
The Louisiana Watershed Initiative and its partners are hosting watershed model training sessions in each of the seven modeling regions of the state. ...
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...
Media Coverage
First phase of detention pond project underway in Church Point
A major drainage project in Church Point is now moving forward, years after historic flooding devastated parts of Acadiana. Construction has begun on ...
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...
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