Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District

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BLFWD works to ensure a fresh water source for Ascension, Assumption, Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.

Located on the banks of Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux, LA, the District is committed to the protection and awareness of this great natural resource as a source of potable water for over 300,000 people in four parishes. Bayou Lafourche is the lifeline to our Bayou communities.

11/03/2026

We had a fun morning at John Deere talking about to the Leadership Lafourche class!
We also got a parish update from Lafourche Parish President Mitch Orgeron.

10/08/2026

💧 WATERWAYS WEDNESDAY: Did you know?

Bayou Lafourche does much more than provide beautiful scenery and recreation. The freshwater moving through our bayou plays an important role in protecting our communities and coastal environment.

As Bayou Lafourche carries freshwater south toward the Gulf, that flow helps push back against saltwater moving inland. This is especially important during dry conditions, when there is less rainfall and saltwater can travel farther north through our waterways.
Too much saltwater intrusion can affect drinking water supplies, vegetation, wildlife habitats and the overall health of our wetlands.

That’s one reason the work being done to improve freshwater flow through Bayou Lafourche is so important. More reliable freshwater flow means a stronger Bayou Lafourche and a healthier coast.

Our bayou truly connects us from the Mississippi River all the way to the coast.

09/23/2026

Did you know the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District has been working to protect and improve Bayou Lafourche since 1950?

A lot happens behind the scenes to keep our bayou functioning as the freshwater resource our communities depend on.

The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District works to preserve and enhance Bayou Lafourche as a source of fresh water, economic strength and cultural heritage for the communities along its banks.

Its work goes far beyond simply moving water into the bayou. From freshwater management and major infrastructure projects to public access, recreation and improvements along Bayou Lafourche, the District plays an important role in the future of our waterway.

So, the next time you enjoy the bayou, launch a boat, paddle from one of its access points or simply turn on your faucet, remember there’s a lot of work happening behind the scenes to keep Bayou Lafourche flowing!

09/23/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Eric!

We’re thankful for Eric’s hard work and all he does for the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District. We hope he has a great birthday and a year filled with plenty of good things ahead!

09/22/2026

Meet the BLFWD Board of Commissioners! 💧

Behind the work of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District is a dedicated group of commissioners who give their time and leadership to help protect and improve one of our region’s most important resources, Bayou Lafourche!

From maintaining our freshwater supply and investing in critical infrastructure to improving public access and planning for the future of the bayou, this board helps guide the work that impacts communities throughout our district.

We’re proud to recognize the people behind that work and thank them for their continued service to Bayou Lafourche and the communities that depend on it!

Pictured:
Front row, left to right: Barry Soudelier, Hugh Caffery, Ernie Blanchard and Gene Harrell
Back row, left to right: Joe Boudreaux, Jan Rogers, Francis Richard, Charles Rodrigue, Greg Nolan, Mark Cheramie, Dale Dennis, Chris Domingue and Executive Director, Dustin Rabalais

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to Bayou Lafourche!

09/20/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Larry!

We appreciate all of his hard work and dedication to the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District. We’re grateful to have him on our team and hope he enjoys a wonderful birthday and a great year ahead!

Help us wish Larry a very Happy Birthday!

09/19/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Wayne!

We appreciate all of his hard work and dedication to the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District. We’re lucky to have him as part of our team and hope he has a fantastic birthday!

09/04/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Dustin Rabalais!

We’re grateful for Dustin’s leadership, hard work, and dedication to Bayou Lafourche and the communities we serve. We hope you have a great birthday and an even better year ahead!

Help us wish Dustin a very Happy Birthday!

08/24/2026

Happy Birthday to our Operations Manager, Josh! 🎉🎂

Thank you for all you do to keep things running smoothly at the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District. We hope you have a great birthday!

08/19/2026

💧 WATERWAY WEDNESDAY | DID YOU KNOW?

A common misconception we hear is, “Why don’t they just open the locks and let more Mississippi River water into Bayou Lafourche?”

What many people don’t realize is that Bayou Lafourche isn’t fed through a lock system.

At the head of Bayou Lafourche in Donaldsonville, a pump station moves water from the Mississippi River directly into the bayou. Pumping is necessary because, under normal conditions, the elevation of the Mississippi River is not high enough to provide the amount of freshwater Bayou Lafourche needs by gravity alone.

The pump station helps maintain the freshwater flow needed throughout Bayou Lafourche as that water makes its way south.

Waterway Wednesday — learning a little more about Bayou Lafourche, one week at a time.

Address

1016 Street Mary St
Thibodaux, LA
70301

Telephone

+19854477155

Website

http://www.blfwd.org/

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