31 Oct 2025

Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Levee Modifications in Upper Barataria Basin, Louisiana Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is seeking public input on proposed modifications to the Reach G East levee project within the Upper Barataria Basin, Louisiana flood risk reduction project.

1 Feb 2022

Chief of Engineers signs Upper Barataria Basin, Louisiana Report

Friday Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general and 55th Chief of Engineers, signed the Upper Barataria Basin, Louisiana Chief of Engineers’ Report for transmission to Congress.

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.

2 Jan 2020

Upper Barataria Louisiana Draft Feasibility Report public meetings scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled two public meetings regarding the release of the Upper Barataria Basin Louisiana – Feasibility Study with Integrated Environmental Impact Statement.

27 Nov 2019

Upper Barataria Louisiana Draft Feasibility Report available for review

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its Upper Barataria Basin – Feasibility Study with Integrated Environmental Impact Statement for a 45-day public review and comment period. The study’s purpose is to evaluate potential alternatives to reduce the risk to human life, health, and safety; reduce flood and economic impacts to structures, evacuation routes, and critical infrastructure; and increase community resiliency before, during, and after flooding events.

29 Apr 2019

Corps to host open scoping meetings to discuss Upper Barataria Basin Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is hosting scoping meetings to share information and gather public input on the Upper Barataria Basin Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.