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ARBC says Region 9 watershed projects advancing though reimbursements lag
Summary
Amite River Basin Commission staff and partners reported progress on multiple Region 9 Louisiana Watershed Initiative projects, said the RCBG grant has been extended and warned projects must reach construction by January 2027 or risk review.
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 are advancing through permitting, environmental review and contracting even though few reimbursements have been drawn down.
Commissioners were told the Saint James connector levy, New River Pump and the Lower Amite sediment-removal project are moving forward: some are in permitting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and others remain in design or procurement. Paul Sawyer emphasized that low reimbursement activity in grant accounting does not mean projects are inactive; it can reflect timing of invoices and reimbursement requests.
Why it matters: Region 9 is holding multiple state and federal funds intended to support…
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