Boeuf River Flooding Forces Land Use Shift in Franklin Parish
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 14
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What happened
Repeated flooding from the Boeuf River has made farming difficult for landowners in Franklin Parish. One landowner initially planned to use over 300 acres for cattle grazing and soybean farming. Due to the flooding, he instead pursued a wetland restoration project with the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The flooding is forcing a change in land use within Franklin Parish. The landowner shifted from agricultural production to wetland habitat restoration, which was supported by conservation programs.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- Boeuf RiverThe river whose flooding impacts local farming activities in the parish.
- Franklin ParishThe parish where the flooding and land use changes are occurring.
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The entities involved
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Franklin Parish
parish in Louisiana, United States
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