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THE RED RIVER

THE RED RIVER. FUNDING ad valorem tax based on value of property in the district - 2.34 mills (current) MISSION to work with Corps of Engineers to accomplish their mission to maintain authorized width and depth of the Red River as well as maintaining 24/7/365 lock operations.

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THE RED RIVER

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  1. THE RED RIVER

  2. FUNDING • ad valorem tax based on value of property in the district - • 2.34 mills (current) • MISSION • to work with Corps of Engineers to accomplish their mission to • maintain authorized width and depth of the Red River as well • as maintaining 24/7/365 lock operations. • to acquire right of ways for Red River Waterway project. • to participate in economic development for waterway area • via assistance to ports to develop initial facilities and • by providing and maintaining navigable channels • between ports and the river channel. • GOALS • increase tonnage through economic development. • continued funding support for ports. • continued development of recreation areas at appropriate locations. • support Corps of Engineers in their civil works effort.

  3. The Red River Before the Red River Waterway project began, the river was full of debris making transportation dangerous and difficult.

  4. Current Position 5 Lock & Dams 20 Recreation Areas (Over 2 million visitors - 2012) Public / Private Ports ( 8.2 M barge tons – 2011 – as reported by U.S. Corps of Engineers ) Today, the Red River is a 225-mile navigable and controlled waterway providing commerce, education, and recreational opportunities for future generations.

  5. Navigation • Lindy C. Boggs L&D • John H. Overton L&D • Lock & Dam #3 • Russell B. Long L&D • Joe D. Waggonner L&D

  6. Recreation • Boating • Recreation Areas • RV Park • Water Sports • Hiking & Nature Trails • Fishing • Tournaments

  7. Florida Bass Stocking • 2000 to 2006 – partnership with LA Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries. • 5-7 inch Phase II fingerlings released in 5 pools. • Result #1 - improved quality of fishery and trophy-sized bass. • Resume partnership in 2013. • Result #2 ...

  8. Major Tournaments 2009 & 2012 August 2013 Economic Impact – over $45 million Attendance – 231,000 plus Economic Impact $5.6 million

  9. LA Port Priority Program • Primary goal to improve the infastructure of LA ports and harbors. • Funded by the LA Transportation Trust Fund • $20M average funding level

  10. Projects – Red River Ports • 24 (22 complete, 2 withdrawn) • $61,201,648 committed • $10,237,800 withdrawn • $375,153,109 benefits • 1,772 jobs created

  11. Caddo-Bossier Port Projects • 14 projects (13 complete, 1 withdrawn) • $38,035,016 committed • $637,500 withdrawn • $252,414,705 benefits • 1,577 jobs created or retained

  12. Caddo - Bossier Port Commission Support Infrastructure Port Priority Program Projects 13

  13. Significant and positive economic impacts on JBJ Waterway • Over $2 billion invested by non-federal sources in projects on Red Riverwhich match or exceed • federal investment - businesses locating on river … Benteler Steel, Ron-Pak - 20 recreation facilities - 10,000 estimated jobs (direct and indirect) • - events and major tournaments … • - Bassmaster Classic 2009 & 2012 with combined economic impact of over $45 million & combined attendance of more than • 231,000 people. • - Forrest Wood Cup - August 2013 - $5.6 million • CY 2011 - 8.2 M tons shipped on Red River; surpasses • 2016 projection of 6.3 M tons.

  14. www.redriverwaterway.com

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