PUBLIC NOTICE - - - RE: Final Notice of Proposed Activity in a Floodplain or Wetland: St. Charles Parish, Turtle Pond Pump Station Upgrades To: All interested Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This is to give notice that the St. Charles Parish Government (SCP) under 24 CFR Part 58 has conducted an evaluation of this proposed action under Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-MIT) number 45MTR27702 located in the 100-year floodplain Zone AE / Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) riverine floodplain/wetland as required by Executive Orders 11988 (Floodplain Management) and 11990 (Protection of Wetlands), in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management. Extent of FFRMS floodplain was determined using the freeboard value approach. St. Charles Parish Government proposes to implement flood hazard mitigation measures within the Turtle Pond Watershed. The proposed project is located in the town of St. Rose, Louisiana in St. Charles Parish. The project site covers approximately 11.59 acres between Airline Highway and Almedia Plantation Drive. Coordinates for the site are 29° 58’ 17” N, 90° 18’ 43” W . The proposed project would address the need for flood hazard mitigation in St. Rose, Louisiana. The project proposes the following activities in the Almedia region of St. Rose: culvert replacements, pump station upgrades, culvert installations, canal widening, ditch installation, channel maintenance, and channel widening. St. Charles Parish Government rejects the no action alternative as it would not improve flood hazards. After coordination with agencies, reviewing alternatives following early public notice period in which no responses were received, and the fact that the proposed work is to improve drainage in the surrounding residential area which is essential in protecting surrounding communities and infrastructure, SCP determined that it has no practicable alternative to floodplain development. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given the opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the temporary impacts to the special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at a greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by Michael Hill at ELOS Environmental on behalf of St. Charles Parish Government at the following address on or before July 2nd, 2026, during the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Michael Hill mhill@elosenv.com 985-662-5501 Project Manager/Environmental Scientist ELOS Environmental, LLC 607 W Morris Ave Hammond, LA 70403 St. Charles Parish may also be reached directly through the LA Relay Communications System at the following numbers: Access #’s: Voice Users: 1-800-947-5277 Speech to Speech: 1-888-272-5530 TTY Users: 1-800-846-5277 Spanish/Español: 1-800-737-1813 Email: larelay@hamiltonrelay.com This service is free of charge 191529-jun 18-25-jul 2-2t $1,366.12