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Corps reopening the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway
Making history with a second opening in the same year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will reopen the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway as early as 1 p.m. today (May 10) in Norco. […]
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Slave cemeteries remain unmarked, underwater in the spillway
When Professor Michael Blakey examined the bones of human skeletons from two historic slave cemeteries in the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway, he recognized them as people who endured hard labor, poor health and diet. […]
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Open spillway means opportunity for fishermen
For the numerous anglers in St. Charles Parish, the recent opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway represents strong opportunity. […]
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Spillway opens for second straight year – See video of opening
The Bonnet Carre Spillway opened Wednesday as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers looks to head off potential flooding caused by a fast rising Mississippi River. […]
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Spillway set to open for 13th time ever, third time in past four years
As the Mississippi River rises, the Bonnet Carre Spillway will open on Wednesday as the Army Corps of Engineers look head off potential flooding caused by a rising Mississippi River. It will mark just the […]
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River high, but no plans to open Spillway
Although early in the flood season, the Mississippi River is rising and has already overtaken Spillway Road in Norco. […]
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Spillway manatee leaves couple shocked
Video of his appearance garners strong attention.
The Bonnet Carre Spillway is a known haven for crabs and fish – and now, perhaps, the occasional manatee? […]
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Passenger rail is finally making tracks in Louisiana
With federal dollars available that could cover an estimated half of the long-sought Baton Rouge – New Orleans passenger rail service, the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) is hiring a consultant to identify ways to pay for upgrades like replacing the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway Bridge to help advance the project. […]
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Spillway could be on verge of big crawfish yield
When the Bonnet Carre Spillway opens, as it did earlier this year, it’s been known to create quite the crawfishing opportunity for anglers in the area, who have no doubt been waiting for their chance to strike this year. […]