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Metro Council’s Proposed Library Millage Rededication: News Coverage of Drainage and Rededication Proposal

BR Proud June 23rd, 2021

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – After recent flooding and complaints of drainage issues, the East Baton Rouge Metro Council discussed the possibility of a moratorium.

WAFB June 16th, 2021

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council is looking into the possibility of taking funding away from local libraries to more money towards fixing drainage issues.

The East Baton Rouge Stormwater Master Plan

WBRZ June 24th, 2021

BATON ROUGE - A $20 million effort to address drainage is officially underway in East Baton Rouge. Metro Council approved the federally funded flood prevention project Wednesday night and wasted no time getting to work.

WAFB June 17th, 2021

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 911 calls came flooding in as floodwaters crept their way into homes, over cars and across several streets in Baton Rouge on May 17, 2021.