Sadly, They Won't Dig You a Pool...

However, if you are a landowner and have at least 5 acres, the Army Corps of Engineers wants to make a deal with you. They are in need of 25 million cubic yards of dirt to build up 140 miles of levees along the Atchafalaya Basin and are asking landowners if they can come dig on their property. They'll remove the dirt, pay a small fee, and you have a new instant pond. If you are interested in the program, check out the article by Richard Burgess in today's Advocate.

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