Chances are better than average that all of the state, but particularly south Louisiana, will see some sort of flooding this spring. So, what’s the big news about that? Spring in south Louisiana means high water.
A $2.4 million regional water gauge network is to provide a model for drainage projects.
A state of emergency was declared for St. Landry Parish before noon Wednesday as heavy rains returned to the parish following flooding Sunday.
The August floods that upended the lives of tens of thousands of families across 26 declared parishes also washed away the landmarks of their communities.
The world would seemingly be a much simpler place in many ways if common sense would prevail.
Case in point, suggestions on how to improve Louisiana’s water management systems.