14 May 2021

Corps Releases HSDRRS Comprehensive Environmental Document Phase II for Public Comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has prepared a Draft Comprehensive Environmental Document (CED) titled, “Comprehensive Environmental Document Phase II, Greater New Orleans (GNO) Area Hurricane Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS)”. The draft document is available for your review.

25 Mar 2021

Virtual public meetings set for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group (LA TIG) will jointly conduct three virtual public meetings to solicit comments on the Draft EIS and Draft Restoration Plan. UPDATE: Comment period for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been extended until June 3, 2021

12 Mar 2021

USACE signs Record of Decision for the Mississippi River mainline levees Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement II

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signed the Record of Decision for the Final Supplement II (Final SEIS II) to the 1976 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project, Mississippi River Mainline Levees (MRL), on March 11.

11 Mar 2021

Corps activates inspections along Mississippi River

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans has risen above 11 feet prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to activate Phase I flood fight procedures beginning March 11, 2021.

5 Mar 2021

Comments sought for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Draft Environmental Impact Statement

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana (CPRA) has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for permits and permission to construct, maintain and operate the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish.

3 Mar 2021

Temporary Closure: Intersection of Abundance Street and Peoples Ave.

The intersection of Abundance Street and Peoples Ave. will temporarily close to thru traffic Monday, March 8, 2021 through Monday, April 5, 2021.

8 Feb 2021

Corps releases annual notice to all residents within Mississippi River Floodways

USACE, New Orleans District disseminated its annual notice to residents within Mississippi River floodways. The notice serves as a reminder to those that live, operate and/or do business within these floodways that there is a risk that they may experience flooding if the floodways are activated.

5 Jan 2021

Upper Barataria Louisiana Study virtual public meetings scheduled

USACE, New Orleans District has scheduled two virtual public meetings to gather input regarding the re-release of the Upper Barataria Basin, La. Feasibility Study with Integrated EIS. The meetings will be held via WebEx and simultaneously streamed on the district’s Facebook page on Jan. 12 and 13. All public comments received will be addressed and considered through Jan. 25, 2021.

11 Dec 2020

Upper Barataria Louisiana Feasibility Report re-released for review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re-released the Upper Barataria Louisiana – Feasibility Study with Integrated Environmental Impact Statement for a 45-day public review and comment period.

13 Nov 2020

USACE publishes Mississippi River mainline levees Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

USACE published its Final Supplement II to the 1976 Final Environmental Impact Statement, Mississippi River and Tributaries Project, Mississippi River Mainline Levees, in the Federal Register today, Nov. 13. It is available online at the USACE Vicksburg District website, and the review period ends Dec. 14, 2020.