Press releases

$2 million ARBC Master Plan project will help reduce flood risk Baton Rouge, LA  – Congress approved late Wednesday night a Congresswoman Julia Letlow  measure to provide $2,000,000 for an Amite River Basin Commission  project to restore features of the upper Amite River, which will reduce flood risk in the Amite River Basin.   "Rep. Letlow is the Amite River Basin Commission's strong partner in lowering flood risk in the Capital Region," said ARBC Commissioner President Joh

ARBC also weighs in on Lake Pontchartrain Basin restoration Baton Rouge, LA – Today, the Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the historic partnership among Ascension , East Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes , and the City of St. George , to implement major flood control measures on Bayou Manchac.  “The importance of this partnership can’t be overstated,” said ARBC President & Iberville Commissioner John Clark . “Bayou Manchac R

This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting . Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error The Amite River Basin Commission approved multiple contract renewals and two resolutions during its Oct. 15 meeting. Each action passed by voice vote with no opposition recorded. The commission renewed the contract with Amy River Solutions LLC for Paul S

This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting . Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error The Amite River Basin Commission received updates on Region 9 Louisiana Watershed Initiative projects, grant administration and related procurement work at its meeting on Oct. 15, 2025. Executive Director Paul Sawyer and partner staff said many projects

Baton Rouge, LA – The Amite River Basin Commission invites Capital Region residents to a public discussion on the historic ARBC flood...

Edmonston bills clears path for Bayou Manchac improvements; other ARBC prioritiesLegislature Unanimously Approves Edmonston Flood Package Legislature Unanimously Approves Edmonston Flood Package Baton Rouge, LA  – The Louisiana Legislature has unanimously approved final passage of HB 172  and HB 165  by Rep. Kathy Edmonston  (LA 88- Gonzales) – bills that will help the ARBC prioritize and focus on urgent flood fighting priorities, including Bayou Manchac  improvements. The Am

Livingston, LA – At its monthly meeting, the Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) unanimously approved today its first-ever comprehensive regional plan to tackle persistent flooding in the Amite River Basin . Through projects, data and awareness, this plan can save Basin residents $264 million a year in average annual flood losses.  The plan reflects the dynamic nature of the Amite River Basin, the rapid growth in regional development, and the challenge to address current

Master plan approved by Amite River Basin Commission, work to mitigate flooding begins   LIVINGSTON - Decades of flooding frustrations...

May 1, 2025|Press Releases Baton Rouge, LA – Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) President John Clark reacted today to FEMA Region VI Administrator George Robinson’s letter to Sen. Regina Barrow of the Comite Diversion Project Committee Task Force , in which he detailed his agency’s timeline estimate of Comite Diversion Canal completion and accompanying flood map revisions.  According to FEMA, the project is expected to reach a major construction milestone by Spring 2027

April 16, 2025|Press Releases Benchmark plan sets stage for transformational projects Baton Rouge, LA – the Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) 2025 Annual Plan was unanimously approved today by the Senate Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee . The House Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee unanimously approved the plan on April 14.  The Annual Plan sets forth all the major projects and initiatives that will take place in the Amite River Basin fo

April 8, 2025|Press Releases Livingston, LA – The Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) unanimously approved today resolutions supporting two bills by Rep. Kathy Edmonston (LA 88-Gonzales) that will help the ARBC prioritize and focus on urgent flood fighting priorities.  H.B. 172 will extend the period for which the Comite River and Bayou Manchac are exempt from certain provisions of the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Act. This bill temporarily suspends restrictions on flood prote

January 3, 2024 1/3/24 The Amite River Basin Commission (ARBC) is required by Act 490 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session to develop...