FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2025
***PRESS RELEASE***
Lafourche Parish Government to Receive Brownfield Grant Funding from the EPA
LAFOURCHE PARISH – The EPA has announced a total of $6.8 million in Brownfield Grant funding that
five recipients in Louisiana, Lafourche Parish being 1 of the 5, will receive. The funds can be used to assess,
clean up, and revitalize local contaminated properties. Lafourche Parish Government will be receiving a total
of $500,000 in Brownfield Assessment Grant funds. The funds will be used to assess sites that are potentially
contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, and/or petroleum. The funding will not be utilized for site
cleanup as that will be the next phase if contaminants are found. If contaminants are found, the Parish will
then need to apply for the EPA Cleanup Grant. The Parish has identified locations to target for this grant in
Raceland and the Town of Lockport. The current targets are two former fuel stations and a vacant used boat
and automobile maintenance facility. The start date for this work will be determined once an agreement is in
place with the EPA. Be sure to follow our website and social media accounts to stay updated with this work.