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EBR officials file lawsuit over Iberville aquadams, fear it could could divert flooding
Posted on 7/12/19 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 7/12/19 at 1:26 pm
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The United States Army Corps of Engineers said Monday that Iberville Parish does not need a permit to operate aqua dams in the event of a flood because they would be placed on a parish road and not in the wetlands or a waterway.
That announcement comes at a time where East Baton Rouge Parish is at odds with Iberville Parish over the aqua dams that would block water from Bayou Manchac from spilling into the Spanish Lake Basin. The concern is Iberville could possibly flood residents in East Baton Rouge Parish if the dams are deployed.
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"I don't want any harm on Baton Rouge residents, but in the same breath, I have to protect my people," Ourso said. "Hopefully everything fairs out well."
The test of the aqua dams today comes at a time where East Baton Rouge Parish is formulating a plan to take action against Iberville. Two weeks ago, the parish attorney's office held a meeting with the Director of Transportation and Drainage. Attempts to find out what was discussed and what East Baton Rouge is going to do to block Iberville were not immediately clear. Lea Ann Batson told WBRZ two weeks ago she would not discuss their strategies.
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This year, East Baton Rouge Parish asked what permits Iberville received for the aqua dams. Ourso said he didn't need one since he took an oath to protect and serve the people.
Today, the United States Army Corps of Engineers agreed that Iberville does not need a permit for the aqua dams. A spokesperson said usually the federal agency doesn't get involved in parish to parish disputes
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Posted on 7/12/19 at 1:33 pm to tduecen
We need taller aqua dams on our side.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 1:36 pm to tduecen
EBR should invest in a series of 20-inch pumps to shoot the water over the dams.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 1:47 pm to tduecen
Let both parishes meet at Sonic.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 2:10 pm to tduecen
Uclub may flood. I bet they don’t have flood insurance. If only they had a parish president doing something proactive instead of reactive.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 2:14 pm to tduecen
isn't that what they are designed to do?
Posted on 7/12/19 at 2:21 pm to tduecen
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Ourso said he didn't need one since he took an oath to protect and serve the people.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 2:49 pm to tduecen
Why wouldn't the put the dams on the other side of the Spanish Lake Basin?
It's a flood basin. It needs to be filled with flood water when the rivers/bayous rise.
It's a flood basin. It needs to be filled with flood water when the rivers/bayous rise.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 3:24 pm to tduecen
Can someone explain to me where exactly this aqua dam will be placed?
Would this run the length of Bayou Paul/Manchac Rd from LA 30 to I-10?
Would this run the length of Bayou Paul/Manchac Rd from LA 30 to I-10?
This post was edited on 7/12/19 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 7/12/19 at 3:27 pm to tduecen
Why doesn't Mayor Broom send some 70805 residents to steal them or tear that shite up
This post was edited on 7/12/19 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 7/12/19 at 3:48 pm to tduecen
Will they turn Mary Olive lose?
Will they cave to Mitch?
Stay tuned.
Will they cave to Mitch?
Stay tuned.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 4:19 pm to tduecen
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"I'd rather go down doing what's right than stand on the side doing nothing," Ourso said. "This is the quickest, most economical way if the water comes over the bank again and keep it in the channel where the water is from."quote:
I have to protect my people," Ourso said.
Got to love a Parish President like that !
Instead, we have our dumb arse bitch mayor who only gives a shite about Nort Baton Rudge. frick broome.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 4:56 pm to tduecen
So, because they are smart enough to prevent a disaster for themselves, out city officials start crying?
Posted on 7/12/19 at 6:55 pm to tduecen
Iberville will go bankrupt from all the litigation coming its way if they put in a temporary man made structure that floods thousands of homes in a neighboring Parish.
Eta
What are they even protecting? That area looks rural and designed to handle water.
Eta
What are they even protecting? That area looks rural and designed to handle water.
This post was edited on 7/12/19 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:08 pm to tduecen
Not sure why EBRP is crying. If there is not a law or no permit is needed for Iberville to use aquadams then there is nothing EBRP can do other than sue, which will end up being a waste of time and money.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:35 pm to tduecen
What's going to be real fun is when the insurance companies sue him.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:18 pm to tduecen
That resolved quickly.
Federal judge signs order to temporarily restrain aquadams in Iberville
Rich people’s lawyers work fast
Federal judge signs order to temporarily restrain aquadams in Iberville
Rich people’s lawyers work fast
Posted on 7/12/19 at 9:31 pm to tduecen
What about those Iberville people living in uclub south? I think this would negatively affect them. Is uclub south the nicest thing in all of Iberville?
Posted on 7/12/19 at 10:15 pm to tduecen
Why is there so much fricking drama over Spanish Lake.
Posted on 7/13/19 at 12:09 pm to tduecen
Again I do not know much.
Could an argument be made that the water has a chance to go down a natural Bayou which is Manchac. He is not blocking Bayou Manchac which is where the water has to go to move toward the Amite River.
He is only keeping the water in Bayou Manchac from overflowing into his parish.
The water has a way out which is Bayou Manchac.
FYI off topic. Do miss Old Scaliat fishing days in the late 70’s and 80’s. Come home for Xmas to visit and we would make a short run to Spanish lake catching small bass and scaliat on the coldest, nastiest, and windiest day.
Could an argument be made that the water has a chance to go down a natural Bayou which is Manchac. He is not blocking Bayou Manchac which is where the water has to go to move toward the Amite River.
He is only keeping the water in Bayou Manchac from overflowing into his parish.
The water has a way out which is Bayou Manchac.
FYI off topic. Do miss Old Scaliat fishing days in the late 70’s and 80’s. Come home for Xmas to visit and we would make a short run to Spanish lake catching small bass and scaliat on the coldest, nastiest, and windiest day.
This post was edited on 7/13/19 at 12:11 pm
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