SLFPA-W is Monitoring the Elevated Mississippi River Level
SLFPA-W is monitoring the elevated Mississippi River level. We are in Phase II of our flood fight operations and conducting daily inspections of the River levees in West Jefferson and […]
Keep LA Beautiful
Last week, we organized a litter cleanup event along the West Bank levee system in coordination with the Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) initiative. This effort is part of a grant […]
West Closure Complex (WCC)
The West Closure Complex (WCC) is the largest sector gate in our system and provides protection to all of Algiers and Belle Chasse, as well as the most populated areas […]
Did you know?
SLFPA-W is responsible for over 80 miles of flood protection, including 67 floodgates and three sector gates. The SLFPA-W system protects $41 billion in assets, over 250,000 residents who call […]
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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 […]
About the Bayou Segnette Sector Gate
The Bayou Segnette Sector Gate is one of three sector gates that SLFPA-W oversees. At 56 feet tall, the sector gate closes storm surge from Bayou Segnette and pumps rainwater […]
What areas does SLFPA-W protect?
SLFPA-W is responsible for the portion of the West Bank & Vicinity project (WBV) located in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes on the West Bank. Completed in 2022, the WBV provides […]
SLFPA-W Millage Renewal is on March 29, 2025 Ballot
West Bank voters in Jefferson Parish will be asked to renew a millage for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West (SLFPA-W) on March 29, 2025. A vote for […]