The Corps of Engineers made it official last week: after 292 days, water levels along the Mississippi River have dropped below 11′ at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans, prompting the agency to end its flood fight efforts.
Included in the flood fight is the restriction of certain construction activities within 1,500′ of the Mississippi River levees. Now that the river is below 11′ at the Carrollton Gage these restriction are lifted. Permit holders and residents are advised to contact their local...