Ama
Alligators lining up at Davis Pond diversion for a fish buffet
In the warmer temperatures of Davis Pond in Ama, alligators are lining up taking advantage of an easy meal with fish flowing in the freshwater diversion. […]
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News
Pelican layover in St. Charles
While Feb. 23 severe weather spun off tornadoes throughout the South, these American White Pelicans found safe cover by the hundreds at Davis Pond Diversion in Ama. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Gators use Davis Pond Diversion as a fish buffet
There are big, leathery prehistoric creatures with an intense gaze hanging out at the Davis Pond diversion structure near Ama. […]
Government
Parish secures permit for Magnolia Ridge levee
St. Charles Parish can move ahead with construction of an 8.3-mile stretch of levee between the Davis Pond Diversion and the Paradis Canal after receiving a permit for the Magnolia Ridge reach last week. […]
Emergency Info
State will close Highway 90 tonight
The state is preparing to close Highway 90 at the Davis Pond Diversion in both directions tonight at 6 p.m.
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Government
River Road closure could last 45 days
If the Army Corps of Engineers decides to elevate River Road on the east side of the Davis Pond Diversion in Ama, it could cause the road to be closed for 45 days, according to Renè Pochè, with the Corps’ public affairs office. […]
Government
Parish down to ‘Plan C’ for $2 million Luling boat launch
St. Charles Parish has moved on to “Plan C” in regards to a new, $2 million boat launch in Luling between the Davis Pond Diversion and Pier 90, according to Parish President V.J. St. Pierre. […]
Government
Tie-in work could force closure of River Road
The Army Corps of Engineers is considering elevating River Road on the east side of the Davis Pond Diversion as part of the Western Tie-In levee project. While elevating the road would protect Ama from storm surge, it could also force the closure of River Road for an undetermined amount of time. […]
Government
Davis Pond opened to full capacity to combat oil spill
The Davis Pond diversion was opened to full capacity last week in an attempt to minimize the impact of oil on the marshes and estuaries in the northern Barataria Basin, but there is still no plan to open the Bonnet Carre Spillway. […]