State and parish officials tour Amite River Basin to study erosion, sediment and channel depth

Hosts said state and parish officials, along with local leaders and technical experts, conducted an on-the-water tour of key waterways in the Amite River Basin, including the Amite River, the Diversion Canal, Blind River and Lake Maurepas.

The group observed the diversion weir, studied areas of erosion and sediment build-up, and noted changes in channel depth. The hosts framed the tour as providing firsthand insight into challenges and opportunities in the basin and as strengthening partnerships needed to build more resilient waterways and communities.

The segment acknowledged partner agencies that supported the expedition: the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and the Amite River Basin Commission. The program did not on-air specify next steps, formal commitments, funding sources, or an action timeline arising from the tour.