Amite River Basin Drainage District Meeting

The Livingston Parish Council held a meeting on September 8, 2026, focusing on flood risk reduction and environmental restoration projects within the Amite River Basin. Key procurement-related discussions included approval to solicit bids for maintenance services at the Upper Amite River Basin restoration site, involving vegetation clearing and debris removal. The council also approved a scope of work plan for federal funding from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to develop a toolkit for assessing and planning restoration projects, with some funds allocated for initial implementation. Additionally, the council approved letters of support for LSU's AI-based water level forecasting research, which seeks federal funding to enhance flood prediction capabilities. The meeting included updates on grant applications, such as a pre-application for $681,000 from the Louisiana Outdoors Forever program to support restoration efforts. Legal counsel advised deferring action on a railroad easement agreement until further documentation is obtained. The meeting emphasized collaboration with multiple agencies and the strategic use of capital outlay and federal funds to advance flood mitigation and environmental restoration projects in the region.