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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Charles Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Love Our Waterways cleanup results
The parish is backing Louisiana's first Love Our Waterways Month with a three-hour cleanup at the Bonnet Carré Spillway and Wetland Watcher Park on September 26. Volunteers get rakes, bags, t-shirts, and can sign up by emailing the coastal zone staff.
ADM barge fleet dredging on the Mississippi
The Army Corps wants consistency approval for 2026 maintenance dredging of three deep-draft river crossings to keep 50-foot channel depths for Port of South Louisiana shipping access.
Five parish projects advance in CPRA 2029 Coastal Master Plan
Parish-submitted projects including the LaBranche marsh creation didn't make CPRA's Priority Project List 36 — the marsh creation was deemed outside the coastal zone. A second solicitation period runs July through September.
Storm Closures
Post-Tropical Storm Arthur is forcing St. Charles Parish schools and government offices to close Wednesday. Before you head out, check whether your school, job, or errand is affected. It’s a safety-first shutdown, but it will scramble routines.