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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy announced the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) on Thursday, Dec. 19.
The WRDA includes big wins for Louisiana ports and waterways to strengthen infrastructure and provide enhanced flood protection in the state.
“This is great news for communities along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast and our rivers,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These wins strengthen our ports, waterways, and water infrastructure. It’ll create jobs and protect Louisiana from future hurricanes and floods.”
The WRDA includes projects all over the state of Louisiana, including one in Ouachita Parish:
“Modifies a flood control project to include bank stabilization and study the feasibility of adding 62 miles to the east bank of the Ouachita River Levee System from Monroe to Caldwell Parishes.”
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