Bluff Swamp News Today

Civil + Structural Engineer magazine highlighted Ascension Parishs Fish Bayou control structure for Bluff Swamp and Spanish Lake flood risk reduction improvements.

ASCENSION PARISH - Situated just near I-10, Alligator Bayou Road has been a shortcut between Ascension and Iberville parishes for residents in the area for decades. 

ASCENSION PARISH - A new project will soon be underway to help improve drainage and ease flooding in the Bluff Swamp area.

Residents exploring potential recalls after explosive drainage board meeting in Ascension 1 day 1 hour 16 minutes ago Tuesday, June 29 2021 Jun 29, 2021 June 29, 2021 6:42 PM June 29, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Now, some residents arent done voicing their opinions. "The citizens of Ascension are tired of being ignored. Our feelings, our thoughts, our wishes are just nothing to several members of the council," Gonzales resident Brenda Whitney said. Monday night, six members of the East Ascension ...

Ascension Parish gets the ball rolling on new drainage projects 4 hours 53 minutes 3 seconds ago Wednesday, June 09 2021 Jun 9, 2021 June 09, 2021 8:32 PM June 09, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Share: ASCENSION PARISH - Following the recent flood events that forced dozens of families out of their homes, Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment is getting new drainage projects off the drawing board and into action. The latest initiative is to install flood valves into New River Bayou, which will a...

Crews close cut on Alligator Bayou Road Sunday due to heavy rain Crews close cut on Alligator Bayou Road Sunday due to heavy rain 2 hours 54 minutes 7 seconds ago Sunday, June 06 2021 Jun 6, 2021 June 06, 2021 6:10 PM June 06, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ div.style.display = "block"; } $(function() { var $spotlightAd = $(#ad300x250), $leaderboardAd = $(#ad728x90), $sideColumn = $(#row2column2); $sideColumn.prepend($spotlightAd.addClass(ad)); }); ).parent().insertBefore($(".rsNav.rsThumbs.rsThumbs...

The Ascension Parish Department of Public Works is planning to cut Alligator Bayou Road at Fish Bayou to facilitate additional drainage of flood water from the Spanish Lake and Bluff Swamp basin.

The waterline is finally falling after two weeks of stagnant flooding, but its not dropping fast enough to ease the fears of people in parts of Ascension Parish.

Ascension receives Corps authority for additional drainage project 4 hours 16 minutes 36 seconds ago Wednesday, June 02 2021 Jun 2, 2021 June 02, 2021 9:28 AM June 02, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Crews cut Alligator Bayou Road Friday, May 28, 2021 to help alleviate flooding in Ascension. ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment announced Wednesday that the Parish received authority from the US Army Corps of Engineers to open a new drainage system that will help to drain the B...

Ascension officials said three pumps are being used Monday to alleviate flooding in part of the parish, and theyre ready to double the pumps if needed.