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White pelicans flock to Ama diversion
Freezing northern weather has these pelicans seeking warmer weather at the diversion in Ama. By the hundreds, they flocked to the area. […]
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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. “When you have a water diversion and it’s in […]
Allen Lottinger
Sediment diversion to get head start
There’s good news ahead for the future of the Louisiana coast from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers that the federal agency is expediting federal permitting for work on an important restoration project in […]
Allen Lottinger
Deadline shortened for diversion project
There’s good news for southeast Louisiana residents today that President Trump’s administration is chopping off some three years of the permitting process for the planned Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. August 2019 has been set as […]
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Parish president enters pre-trial diversion program to avoid criminal charges
St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran has officially entered a pre-trial diversion program to avoid criminal charges stemming from his Sept. 2 arrest. Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick announced Cochran had been offered the […]
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Hwy. 90 wreck takes life of longtime Luling resident
The six-vehicle crash that claimed the life of Brent Petit of Luling ended a career where he represented the local United Steelworkers (USW) and headed the River Parishes Transit Authority (RPTA). […]
Government
Congressman Graves praises parish’s progress on flood protection
As bulldozers pushed tons of dirt for a levee at Ellington Reach in Luling, Congressman Garret Graves told parish officials seeing work underway is the best part of the project for him. […]
Fishing / Hunting
1,800 acres added to popular Luling hunting spot
Those visiting one of the most popular hunting areas in St. Charles Parish now have a little more elbow room, so to speak. […]
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Federal permitting could be a problem
Our state is trying its best to firm up our southern Gulf of Mexico coast and make it a place for landings and pickups on our North American continent. […]
Opinions & Responses
New diversions sought in state
Louisiana is still heading in the right direction in its efforts to restore and rebuild its coast, but unfortunately it is taking a while to get things moving. And by the time we get what our coast needs, it may be on its last leg of solidity. […]
Allen Lottinger
Gov. Edwards says he won’t seek cuts in coastal restoration
Gov. John Bell Edwards gave us a note of confidence last Thursday when he announced he won’t propose cuts in funding coastal restoration projects in Louisiana at the legislative special session. […]
Government
Parish hosts aerial tour for levee funding
St. Charles Parish officials hope Friday’s aerial tour of the area with Governor’s Executive Assistant for Coastal Activities/CPRA Chairman Johnny Bradberry will translate into needed dollars to complete hurricane protection. […]
