Amite River Drainage District Meeting

The Livingston Parish Council convened the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing heavily on flood control and water management projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of financial records for May and June, and the award of a professional services contract to the firm Resonance for Upper Amite River restoration efforts. This contract aims to support ongoing and future restoration work on newly acquired land, with expectations of increased legislative funding for these initiatives. The meeting also covered updates on capital outlay funding allocations, including a $4 million priority one state bond and a $63 million priority five allocation, with efforts underway to accelerate fund access. Additionally, the council discussed challenges with a $255 million Corps of Engineers flood control project in the Amite River Basin, emphasizing the need for value engineering to keep the project viable within budget constraints. Other topics included regulatory considerations for sand and gravel mining, coordination with state agencies, and public communication efforts regarding the Comite River Diversion Canal construction progress. The council approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as part of their annual audit process.