New Orleans Metropolitan Area - Flood Control

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 CarrĂ© Spillway
  • Mississippi Valley Division of the United States Army Corps of Engineers

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