Flood Control
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the design and construction of Greater New Orleans' flood protection system. In 2007, Louisiana voters created a new Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority (SLFPA) to coordinate with the Corps of Engineers regarding flood protection issues.
see also:
- Bonnet Carré Spillway
- Mississippi Valley Division of the United States Army Corps of Engineers
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