Parish canal maintenance permits (drainage and storm protection)
St. Charles Parish
Summary
Parish Public Works wants permits to clear vegetative debris from the Destrehan pump station canal and the Peterson Canal over five years to keep drainage and storm protection working. Both need coastal use permits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The permits let the parish clean each canal once a year for five years without reapplying after storms.
Residents parishwide benefit from improved drainage and storm protection.
Mentions & discussions (2)
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - May 12, 2026
Parish Public Works wants permits to clear vegetative debris from the Destrehan pump station canal and the Peterson Canal over five years to keep drainage and storm protection working. Both need coastal use permits.
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - Apr 14, 2026
Public Works is getting five-year permits to clear vegetation from canals across the parish, which keeps water flowing and helps with storm protection. Committee members confirmed the permits cover the full length of each canal and asked staff to verify how the work gets bid.
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