"The damage to the Basin from these projects are larger than the damage caused by cypress logging" Dean Wilson

The Atchafalaya Basin needs YOU!

On 4/25/2022, the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released the opportunity for public comments on the East Grand Lake Project Permit.  There is only a 20 day window to get comments into the USACE.  At this time, Dean and Misha are working with others to draft our official legal comments on the behalf of Atchafalaya Basinkeeper.  We are contacting every alley and supporter for help.  This is where you come in.

There are many ways to help.  If you have not already, please sign the petition, Click here. (last Date to sign is May11, 2022)  Or better yet, send your own comments to the USACE.  Click here for full details.  Funding is also crucial at this time, we are in need of legal, expert witnesses and science funding.  Click Here to give.  

You may have other ways to help.  Education, please visit our website and learn more about this issue and what it means for the future of the Basin.  Network, tell others what is happening.  If you know of other groups, law firms, individuals or foundations that may care and may want to join in protection of the Basin, share our information.

The largest threat to the Atchafalaya Basin is sedimentation.  The more the sedimentation, the less able the Atchafalaya Basin is able to withstand floodwaters and protect millions of people from flooding.  The Basin has already lost many of its lakes, bayous and deep water habitat.  Our duty is to do our best, to not lose any more.  We have held this project at bay for over 10years.  Our goal has been and continues to be to stop this project completely.

ABK and others are greatly concerned about this project.  Please join us in protecting the Atchafalaya Basin and stay tuned in to the progress of our work.