Elevation of up to 1,000 southwest Louisiana homes moving ahead with new agreement
More houses to be raised
Corps to do new study including the Bonnet Carre Spillway
Corps launches major Mississippi River study, including use of Bonnet Carre Spillway
Pearl River Project discussed
Controversial Pearl River flood project among plans discussed during Corps meeting in Slidell
Appeals Court favors the Spillway
Federal appeals court blocks challenge to Corps’ operation of Bonnet Carre Spillway
Corps of Engineers appeals opening restrictions
Coastal Mississippi governments, business interests sued corps in 2019
Urgency in Baton Rouge
Despite delays, Corps, DOTD feel ‘sense of urgency’ on Baton Rouge’s biggest flood project
35 year pumps last 5 – something is wrong
Pumps in key New Orleans flood protection system corroded in 5 years. They were meant to last 35.
35 year pumps last 5
Plans in place to finish repairs ahead of hurricane season
Mississippi rising and curtailing work
Rising river expected to trigger levee checks, work bans
Pay for MRGO – yes but when
Congress pledged to pay for MRGO damage. But the money remains years away