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4 May 2022
West Shore Lake Pontchartrain public meetings scheduled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District scheduled two virtual public meetings to gather input for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) that was released April 15 for a 45-day public review period.
26 Apr 2022
Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch reopens for use on April 29
The Calcasieu River Saltwater Barrier public boat launch will reopen to the public on Friday, April 29, 2022.
21 Apr 2022
Contract awarded for site preparation for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for site preparation on a 1.1-mile segment of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain (WSLP) Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction project. This contract will support the construction of about 17.5 miles of levees that will provide 100-year level risk reduction to the area extending from Bonnet Carrė Spillway to Garyville, La.
15 Apr 2022
Corps re-releases West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents for review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District re-released the “Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Risk Reduction Study, Draft Mitigation Plan Update” for public review and comment.
1 Apr 2022
Corps releases South Central Coast Study environmental documents for review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District released the South Central Coast Louisiana, Supplemental Draft Integrated Feasibility Study with Environmental Impact Statement today for a 45-day public review period.
1 Apr 2022
Corps withdraws West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents from review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District withdrew today the “Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Risk Reduction Study, Draft Mitigation Plan Update” from the current public review period.
28 Mar 2022
Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 4 – April 8, 2022.
18 Mar 2022
Corps releases West Shore Lake Pontchartrain environmental documents for review
Alternative project evaluation to compensate for environmental impacts associated with the construction of WSLP Project.
7 Mar 2022
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
3 Feb 2022
Corps releases annual notice to all residents within Mississippi River Floodways
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 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.