Paul Sawyer
Coverage of Paul Sawyer in the Nexus archive.
- How Ascension is turning 2016 flood lessons into action
Ascension Parish and Louisiana legislators have enacted new funding legislation for watershed restoration and flood-risk reduction in the Amite River Basin, following the 2016 flood. The law allocates funds managed by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and the Amite River Basin Commission, alongside land acquisitions for stormwater detention projects.
- How Ascension is turning 2016 flood lessons into action
Ascension Parish and the Amite River Basin mark the 10th anniversary of the 2016 flood with new legislation creating a dedicated funding source for watershed restoration and flood-risk reduction projects. The legislation, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, establishes the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund, managed by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and distributed to the Amite River Basin Commission. Ascension Parish has also acquired land for stormwater detention basins to mitigate regional flood risks.
- Louisiana adds money to expand its fortified roof program by 60%
Louisiana is expanding its fortified roof grant program by 60% with an additional $50 million in funding, allowing 5,000 more homeowners to strengthen hurricane-resistant roofs. The program, now receiving $80 million total, aims to reduce insurance costs and includes a lottery system for grant distribution.