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ICYMI: Insights from Mark Goodson on the LSU Lakes Project 🌟 Baton Rouge Business Report recently featured an in-depth interview with Mark Goodson, CSRS Principal and Resilience Practice Lead. In this video, Mark discusses the latest progress and future plans for the LSU Lakes project. Gain valuable insights into how this transformative project is evolving and what's next. 👉 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e79VyhM6

🎓 Celebrating Our Community's Future Leaders! 🌟 CSRS is proud to partner with the Rotary Club of Houma-Terrebonne in its annual scholarship program, which supports students who embody the spirit of "Service Above Self." This year, five exceptional graduating seniors were awarded $1,000 scholarships for their dedication to making a difference in our community and beyond. 👏 Join us in congratulating the 2024 scholarship recipients: ◾ Emily Cao and Amanda Bourgeois from Terrebonne High School ◾ Cody LeBoeuf and Scott Christoffersen, Jr. of South Terrebonne High School ◾ Ella Ventura from Houma Christian School We are honored to support these future leaders as they continue to make a positive impact in our community. 

🎉 Exciting news from Plaquemine! On August 8, the City of Plaquemine celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the new Plaquemine Riverfront Recreational Trail—a project years in the making that connects North and South Plaquemine through a 1.3-mile ADA-compliant trail atop the Mississippi River levee. Special shoutout to our very own Jeff Bell for his outstanding work and dedication to making this vision a reality. The new trail isn't just a path—it's a vital connection for the community, offering opportunities for fitness, social engagement, and access to key local landmarks like North Park and the future Canal Street Park. This project, initially envisioned by Mayor Ed Reeves in 2017, faced several challenges. From coordinating with multiple agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of State Parks, Atchafalaya Basin Levee District, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and LA Department of Transportation and Development, to managing a complex funding timeline, our team tackled it all. The process involved navigating regulatory approvals, securing grant funding, and adhering to stringent LADOTD standards, which extended the project timeline but ensured a top-quality outcome. Check out the trail's transformation in the photos below, and join us in celebrating a project that truly enhances the quality of life in Plaquemine! 🚴♂️🌳

🌟 Happy Professional Engineers Day! 🌟 Shoutout to our amazing engineers at CSRS, who make magic happen every day! From designing resilient systems to tackling big projects, you rock! Thanks for all you do to keep our communities strong and sustainable.

Celebrating National Intern Day! 🌟 Today, we want to shine a spotlight on our incredible interns at CSRS. Your fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and hard work are key to helping us build stronger, smarter communities together. Thank you for all that you do! Your contributions make a real difference, and we're so proud to have you on our team. Here’s to the future leaders who are already making an impact today!

Celebrating National Chicken Finger Day with our team’s favorite treat from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers! Thank you, Raising Cane's, for creating such a fun and tasty holiday. Here's to building stronger, smarter communities together, one chicken finger at a time! How are you celebrating? 

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Celebrating Andrew Roubion, PE, NGICP for passing the National Green Infrastructure Certified Practitioner (NGICP) certification exam! 🌟 We are incredibly proud of Andrew for reaching a significant milestone by passing the National Green Infrastructure Certified Practitioner (NGICP) certification exam! This certification equips professionals with the skills needed to construct, inspect, and maintain green infrastructure effectively. Since graduating from LSU, Andrew has sought ways to incorporate environmental sustainability into his career. Working in water resources provided an amazing gateway to link his passion for flood mitigation with his degree. This new certification allows him to understand how to best use green infrastructure to reduce flood risk, improve water quality, and increase green spaces in local communities. With this certification, Andrew can confidently present green infrastructure as a viable option for potential projects, guiding clients on the best design and identifying areas that would benefit most. We’ve already seen local governments show interest in utilizing this practice for flood reduction measures. Congrats, Andrew! 🎊

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Prairieville High School, a milestone project under the 2020 Bond Program where CSRS proudly served as the Program Manager. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 18th marked the culmination of years of dedicated planning and hard work. As the Project Manager for Prairieville High School, CSRS oversaw every phase from conception to completion, ensuring the new state-of-the-art facility meets the educational needs of our community. This modern high school is set to provide a cutting-edge learning environment for students, featuring advanced technology, flexible learning spaces, and facilities designed to foster academic excellence. Thank you to everyone involved in this significant project, from our dedicated team to the Ascension Parish School Board and the community. Together, we have created a lasting impact that will benefit generations to come. 📸 Check out the photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony: Facebook Album Link  📰 Read more about the unveiling: Advocate Article Link  🎥 Watch the news coverage: WBRZ News Video  📸 Photo Credit: Ascension Public Schools

The Ascension Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Ascension Class of 2024. In its 29th year, this program continues to develop responsible and informed community leaders, with over 800 graduates since its inception. This year's 33 participants were divided into four groups, each tasked with developing a volunteer-based project to benefit the Ascension community. While every team made significant contributions, the judges could only choose one proposal as the 2024 Leadership Ascension Project of the Year. This year's winners are the Fellows of Ascension, composed of Jamie McKnight, Samantha Rothschild (Faulkner), Vickie Rogers, Nick Schexnayder, EI, Jodi Runfalo, and Tamika Westbrook. We are thrilled to announce that Jamie McKnight, a project manager with CSRS, served as Team Captain for the Fellows of Ascension. Under Jamie’s leadership, the team not only won Project of the Year but also made substantial improvements to The Fellowship Center’s facilities, outreach, and assistance. Additionally, Jamie was selected as Vice President of the 2024 Class, a testament to her leadership and dedication. A special thank you to the Ascension Chamber of Commerce for their continued dedication to fostering leadership and community engagement. And congratulations to all the 2024 graduates for your hard work and commitment! Let's give a big round of applause to Jamie McKnight and the Fellows of Ascension for their remarkable achievements! 👏👏👏 Photos Courtesy of Crawford Photography & Ascension Chamber of Commerce