NI grant to reduce water pollution

New Iberia has been awarded, through the Louisiana Department of the Wildlife and Fisheries’ Sport Fish Restoration Wallop-Breaux program, a Clean Vessel Act pump system designed to reduce pollution and improve water quality in Bayou Teche. The CVA system will be a public facility donated to the city, and funds generated through the grant will be used to relocate an existing barge behind City Hall along the bayou; New Iberia boat slips project currently underway; and a proposed Civic Center Marina. Once completed, the project will benefit recreational boaters from around the state. (Source: Daily Iberian 01/18/19)