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The minutes were approved on a motion by Commissioner Parker and a second by Commissioner Bailey. Financial statements were approved following a motion by Commissioner De Lott and a second by Commissioner Parker. No public opposition to either motion was recorded during the meeting.

After public comment and other agenda items, Commissioner Harris moved to adjourn and Commissioner Byrd seconded; the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned. Commissioners confirmed that no action would be taken at the July 8 meeting on the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury's resolution opposing reservoir options; the resolution will be placed on the commission's next monthly meeting agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ARBC meeting 7 8 25","oneSentenceSummary","The Amite River Basin Commission approved minutes from its June 10, 2025 meeting and passed financial statements for the period; motions carried without recorded opposition. The commission adjourned after public comment and set the East Feliciana resolution for the next agenda.","taxTitle","Livingston Parish, Louisiana","taxId",12941,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6656205,"LDEQ presents natural channel design methods and Rosgen classification at ARBC meeting",2158,1305000,3463000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335672-f20e641a73e5d480bdd9e159762548ce&start=1305&end=3463","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335672-f20e641a73e5d480bdd9e159762548ce/thumbnail_1305000.jpg","/articles/6656205/Livingston-Parish/Louisiana/LDEQ-presents-natural-channel-design-methods-and-Rosgen-classification-at-ARBC-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656205-e57bacf0b36948a90be8745efa6b678a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201673&Signature=P54hlL63Vinv7jNgqFKo6SRmZEWUAZ~WSKXZ85AikOfyDtIoOdvKmh3yiqh~yrP2OFNpsowIagK1E9pWf5jaobEh9ywwva~g8-VK8wqDiaEVjuzPiwzlA5EskeJNsNrjDc1wN3kQ9oURoAY~1hJeddLair0mFZZpDDH6x4ZJSb3LLifMmanBKS9gGsl3~6gAdKD7-RoS15lc1Q1xa5diNvF01F2lODraGuOoVKpB3mEthwPLc6kIR5wlDFFNTWEncHs~GoyezcscYEDD0ZWzEldVWRcreCnjyhcDCYP7rwB5hMptvfBYf2Ig-L2khPJl0o5EUpCyJOFyZ3uCGQs69Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chuck Berger of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's watershed planning and engineering section gave a technical presentation July 8 on fluvial geomorphology, Rosgen stream classification and natural-channel design principles.

Berger reviewed how rivers gather, store and move water, sediment and woody debris; he explained the Rosgen classification system (dimension, pattern, profile and bed material), the concept of bankfull stage (channel-forming flows that often occur with a 1- to 2-year recurrence) and tools such as the Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) used to estimate sediment contributions from channel banks.

Berger said natural-channel design and watershed planning can be used as an alternative or complement to traditional point- and nonpoint-source controls for water-quality impairments. He described international and out-of-state examples, cited a Houston-area project with measurable vegetation recovery, and credited fluvial geomorphologists such as Dave Rosgen and Luna Leopold.

LDEQ staff told the ARBC they are pursuing a pilot project in the Hammond area to demonstrate nature-based approaches to address water-quality impairments and river instability. Berger said LDEQ believes this approach could be the first of its kind in Louisiana for the department's watershed initiative; funding and local partnerships remain under development.

Commissioners and staff discussed how natural-channel design aims to restore dynamic equilibrium and reduce ongoing maintenance needs compared with heavily engineered, straightened channels. Berger cautioned that restoration work requires field measurements (riffle-to-riffle slopes, sediment sampling) and multidisciplinary teams and that projects can require monitoring and minor adjustments after implementation.","Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality watershed staff presented natural channel design principles, Rosgen stream classification and bankfull concepts to the ARBC. LDEQ said it is pursuing a pilot watershed project in the Hammond area to test nature-based channel restoration for water-quality improvements.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6656210,"ARBC: Kumeet (diversion) canal construction proceeds; utility relocations caused years-long delays",397,541000,938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335672-f20e641a73e5d480bdd9e159762548ce&start=541&end=938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335672-f20e641a73e5d480bdd9e159762548ce/thumbnail_541000.jpg","/articles/6656210/Livingston-Parish/Louisiana/ARBC-Kumeet-diversion-canal-construction-proceeds-utility-relocations-caused-years-long-delays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656210-6c0cf587a88f7fe4ce2ceb95f47095fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201673&Signature=dhX8BkgC~ZvC18dfHwVr4RXwHVL-7HdCdD70nk0YtiMhGY5fl2FgjV2zoRK5We~zFJnsDbSbX19VRLVzoiECby7QZn4dfZ-OHXreNgSmeqe8PhWlTz2bXZyaXFw8lrrO~YibVjtES-cRtjXOgZG~zjlmtgKpCXpLGCcb7imB7suVzSD7HPnm3AHsTGEwoX3PejDPu5oVjhA9BDxTzaL~cXBKdoUeReoi~LCOe1LjRI1qaE3Ej~xMzFmadcdKpYKe4jv-PiG~It29cM62ZNJmQT8lC-rid17xIQmCWCj-ZEGJ~AwHaum7X99U7KjwtuCTTdd1nxph-CDox9KXoduSkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","ARBC Executive Director Paul Sawyer and project staff updated commissioners July 8 on progress for the Kumeet River diversion canal project, reporting incremental advances on multiple construction fronts and continuing delays tied to utility relocations.

Sawyer said channel segment 1 (between Scenic Highway and Baton Rouge Bayou) is about 70% complete. He reported that most utility relocations are complete or underway and that DOTD (the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development) is responsible for most bridge work. Bridges at Highway 61 and McHugh Road are complete; Highway 964 and Highway 67 (Plank Road) are substantially complete; work at Highway 19 is underway.

Project staff said delays were caused primarily by Florida Gas utility relocations that had \"stalled the project for literally years,\" and that those obstacles are being removed. ARBC staff and Mr. Marino said the Florida Gas pipe became stuck during pullback, producing an additional one-to-two-month delay while crews resolve the problem. Excavation and construction activity have resumed in multiple reaches.

Sawyer said six remaining contracts are targeted to be advertised, bid and awarded by the end of the calendar year so that all segments will be under construction. He also noted the diversion structure (where the Kumeet River will meet the canal) will likely take about two years to complete; solicitation for that work is underway.

ARBC staff said they have increased public engagement through social media, a newsletter and community outreach to explain project steps and gather input.","ARBC staff reported incremental progress on the Kumeet River diversion canal: several bridges complete or substantially complete, Channel Segment 1 reported 70% complete; utility relocations for Florida Gas had stalled work but are being resolved. Six remaining contracts are targeted for advertisement, bidding and award by year's end.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6656214,"East Feliciana Police Jury resolution opposes Amite Basin master-plan reservoirs; ARBC defers action",325,3875000,4200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5335672-f20e641a73e5d480bdd9e159762548ce&start=3875&end=4200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5335672-f20e641a73e5d480bdd9e159762548ce/thumbnail_3875000.jpg","/articles/6656214/Livingston-Parish/Louisiana/East-Feliciana-Police-Jury-resolution-opposes-Amite-Basin-master-plan-reservoirs-ARBC-defers-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656214-1edd048905af3dc8f8443bb73cf183ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201673&Signature=QlErKLFO84EuXmdf4f29pMVmWYiIV5rnvt1ghj5h33CgFtg2Tktiup~vw7WZCpJhnAHTTG7nVp6-duubBcPps00UP-BawpVgjN-5B-74FRC8nJ3a9EPrYLICmqz88gibJUFxQzBVVqxoH0tzrCoX7mUVhjM~su5Sh2~k8BuHSng3760TUCQn7d1lqrgfM2rEaqJ2XytL3408uvYm1tJpZQMoE5fqkAZiX4rcVwK1Q3FqNs3cXTrORk7sqQpkBIrU8kTR6-WY-gk2nNo9BY-US-GZTFpLLn1UZW7ySYkbpvj8MBxX7JmJ5EeO8XMj522dU8c65FxaUjj12~TDV4i2pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amite River Basin Commission on July 8 received a certified resolution from the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury opposing the reservoirs described in the commission's 2025 master plan. Legal counsel Larry Bankston read the resolution into the record and commissioners said no action would be taken at the meeting; the item will be placed on the ARBC's next meeting agenda.

The resolution, dated July 7, 2025, states that East Feliciana Parish \"oppose[s] the Amite River Basin Commission master plan reservoirs,\" and requests notice of that opposition be sent to the ARBC. Larry Bankston read the wording to commissioners during the meeting.

Multiple residents and local elected officials from East Feliciana and neighboring parishes used the public-comment period to urge the commission to reject reservoir options that would inundate private lands. Resident Jeffrey Duvall said he would work with the commission on retention alternatives but added, \"I am against the reservoir.\" Vice President of the East Feliciana Police Jury Chrissy O'Quinn said her parish was surprised by the plan and by ARBC's prior vote on the master plan; she said a crowd of several hundred turned out at a Bluff Creek meeting two weeks earlier to oppose the reservoir options.

Other public commenters raised concerns about long legal battles, undisclosed or underestimated costs, the permanence of land loss, and conflicts with existing land uses including planned solar leases. Billy Andrews, a property owner who said his land would be inundated, told commissioners solar projects and reservoirs \"do not go good\" together. Carmen Overton, a longtime parish resident, asked who would fund the projects and said older residents and landowners want to be heard.

ARBC Executive Director Paul Sawyer told the commission the reservoir concepts entered the master plan in response to a legislative mandate directing DOTD and state partners to evaluate retention options in the upper basin. Sawyer said the master plan is a baseline, mandated by statute, and described it as a working document intended to guide longer-term discussion and to preserve the commission's ability to access state funding. He said the commission would take the East Feliciana resolution up at its next monthly meeting.

No formal vote on the East Feliciana resolution or on master-plan reservoirs occurred on July 8; the commission recorded that no action was taken and scheduled the matter for a future agenda.","East Feliciana Parish Police Jury presented a certified resolution opposing reservoirs in the Amite River Basin Commission\u0000(ARBC) 2025 master plan. The ARBC read the resolution and heard multiple public comments opposing proposed reservoir options; no formal action was taken and the commission placed the matter on the next meeting agenda.","actionData","errors"]

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