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Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West
To protect the citizens and businesses of the West Bank of the Greater New Orleans area in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from hurricanes and riverine flooding by inspecting, operating and maintaining the integrity of our levees, floodwalls and floodgates.
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SLFPA-W is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, which consists of four resident commissioners, half from West Jefferson and half from Algiers, and three non-residents. Additionally, three of the
Election Day – March 29, 2025 Registration
Today is the last day to register in person or by mail for the March 29 election! As a reminder, SLFPA-W is on the ballot for a millage renewal this
History
SLFPA-W is responsible for flood protection west of the Mississippi River in all of Orleans Parish (Algiers) and the most populated areas of Jefferson Parish, including 80 miles of levees and floodwalls, 3 sector gates and 3 pump stations, and the opera tion and maintenance of the West Closure Complex (WCC) in Plaquemines Parish
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When Is A Levee Permit Required?
No construction within six feet of the landside toe of any levee is allowed. Applicants may request that SLFPA – West review their requests. Each request must fully comply with all plan requirements to enable adequate review of the request.
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