Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf flood control system
gptkbp:area approximately 1.4 million acres
gptkbp:built 1973
gptkbp:contributedTo local economy
local tourism
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Atchafalaya_River
gptkbp:features wetlands
storm surge protection
floodplain restoration
gptkbp:habitat endangered species
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on conservation efforts
environmental advocacy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System
gptkbp:impact climate change
gptkbp:includes gates
spillway
gptkbp:influences local ecology
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of regional planning
flood risk management
gptkbp:is_a_model_for flood management strategies
gptkbp:is_a_site_for community events
cultural heritage
historical significance
birdwatching
ecological studies
gptkbp:is_a_source_of recreational fishing
fishing resources
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of scientific research
environmental regulations
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for educational programs
gptkbp:is_designed_to divert floodwaters
gptkbp:is_essential_for water quality management
wildlife conservation
water management
gptkbp:is_governed_by gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:is_involved_in sediment transport
floodplain management
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Morgan_City
gptkbp:is_monitored_by federal agencies
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Mississippi_River_Delta
gptkb:National_Flood_Insurance_Program
gptkb:Louisiana_Coastal_Area
gptkb:Atchafalaya_Basin
gptkb:Atchafalaya_National_Heritage_Area
gptkb:Mississippi_River_system
Louisiana_Wetlands
gptkbp:is_recognized_for biodiversity
gptkbp:is_used_in hunting activities
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkbp:location gptkb:Louisiana
gptkbp:notable_feature Louisiana's_geography
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:New_Orleans
gptkbp:provides recreational opportunities
gptkbp:purpose flood control
gptkbp:reduces flood risk
gptkbp:supports wildlife habitat
gptkbp:was_a_response_to gptkb:Great_Mississippi_Flood_of_1927