Be the Change Southwest Louisiana Needs
Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together.
At Micah 6:8 Mission, we work every day to protect the health, safety, and future of Southwest Louisiana. Through environmental justice, disaster preparedness, food access programs, and community education, we believe lasting change happens when community members get involved.
📣 Current Public Comment Period 1 — Prater Road Wetlands Destruction
Micah 6:8 Mission encourages Southwest Louisiana residents to participate in the current public comment period regarding Permit Application No. MVN-2015-02191-WKK, a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit modification for development activities along Prater Road and Perkins Avenue in Sulphur, Louisiana.
According to the public notice, the proposal would involve large-scale excavation, construction of detention ponds, aggregate laydown yards, drainage infrastructure, road improvements, and associated industrial-style support facilities on approximately 61.3 acres of impacted wetlands.
This proposal raises important concerns regarding wetland loss, flooding and drainage impacts, cumulative environmental harm, stormwater management, water quality, industrial encroachment into sensitive areas, and long-term impacts on nearby neighborhoods and Southwest Louisiana’s natural flood protection systems.
Several community comment letter templates are now available to help residents participate in the public process and ensure local voices are included in the official administrative record.
Public participation matters. Community members deserve transparency, accountability, meaningful environmental review, and strong protections for public health, wetlands, drainage systems, and community welfare before irreversible environmental changes occur.
Community members are also encouraged to request:
• A local public hearing; and
• An extension of the public comment period to allow adequate time for community review.
How to Submit Your Comment:
Include your full name and address to ensure your comment is officially recorded.
Subject Line: Permit Application No. MVN-2015-02191-WKK
Send to: sara.b.fortuna@usace.army.mil
Mailing Address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New Orleans District – Regulatory Branch
Attention: Sara Fortuna
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118-3651
CC: micah68mission@micah68mission.org
Here are some sample comment letters you can copy and paste into your email and adapt if you would like
📣 Current Public Comment Period 2 — Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles Permit Renewal
Southwest Louisiana residents to participate in the current public comment period regarding the proposed renewal of the Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles hazardous waste permit.
This permit renewal raises important concerns related to groundwater protection, PFAS “forever chemicals,” flooding risks, hazardous waste management, stormwater runoff, compliance history, and long-term impacts on nearby communities, wetlands, and waterways throughout Southwest Louisiana. Several community comment letter templates are now available to help residents participate in the public process and ensure local voices are included in the official record.
Public participation matters. Community members deserve transparency, accountability, and strong environmental protections when decisions are made that may impact public health and the future of our region.
How to Submit Your Comment:
Include your full name and address to ensure your comment is officially recorded.
Subject Line: Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles Permit Renewal Activity Number 742, Permit Number LAD 000 777 201-OP-RN-2, and PER20200006
Send to: deq.publicnotices@la.gov
CC: micah68mission@micah68mission.org
Available comment letter topics include:
Residents have until June 9, 2026 to submit comments regarding the proposed renewal of the Chemical Waste Management Lake Charles hazardous waste permit. Thank you to everyone continuing to stay informed, participate, and advocate for Southwest Louisiana. Strong communities are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together.
Past Comment Period — Lake Charles CO₂ Pipeline
Thank you to everyone who participated in the public comment period related to the proposed Lake Charles Lateral CO₂ Pipeline (PL Order No. 7203). Every comment submitted helped ensure that the voices, concerns, experiences, and hopes of Southwest Louisiana residents became part of the official public record.
Public participation matters. When community members take the time to speak up, it strengthens accountability and helps protect our communities, waterways, public health, and future generations. Micah 6:8 Mission is deeply grateful to everyone who submitted comments, shared information, encouraged others to participate, attended meetings, or used their voices in support of Southwest Louisiana.
This effort showed the power of community action and the importance of residents remaining engaged in decisions that directly impact our region. While the official comment period has now closed, our work does not end here. Micah 6:8 Mission will continue advocating for transparency, environmental stewardship, public health protections, and meaningful community involvement in decisions affecting Southwest Louisiana.
Strong communities are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together. Take this time to add your voice and help protect Southwest Louisiana. Choose the comment template that best reflects your concerns. Each highlights different aspect of the proposal, but give your voice is included in the official record. Strong communities are built by people who speak up, show up, and stand together. Take this time to add your voice and help protect Southwest Louisiana. Choose the comment template that best reflects your concerns. Each highlights different aspect of the proposal, but give your voice is included in the official record.
Thank you for past participation! A big thank-you to everyone who submitted comments during the review periods. Your voices matter. Public engagement builds accountability and protects Southwest Louisiana.
🗣 Attend a Community Voices Meeting
If you want guidance on writing a strong public comment letter, join us at our Community Voices Meetings at the Sulphur Public Library.
These meetings:
• Clear, easy-to-understand information about permits and environmental impacts
• Updates on air quality, pipelines, hazardous materials, and disaster preparedness
• Step-by-step help drafting effective comment letters
• A safe space for residents to ask questions and share concerns
Volunteer Opportunities
Want to take action beyond comment letters? Volunteer with Micah 6:8 Mission to make a tangible difference in Southwest Louisiana.
Volunteer Programs:
- Community Connection Sundays: Bi-monthly grocery giveaways at the Village Coffeehouse in Sulphur, providing food, essentials, and fellowship.
- Hands On Sunday: Interactive, family-friendly programs featuring small science projects, crafts, and environmental education activities that teach sustainability and climate resilience.
- Community Clean-Ups: Trash pick-up and neighborhood improvements.
- Event Support & Outreach: Help run events, set up spaces, and share information.
- Join us and help strengthen our neighborhoods and support families.
Advocacy & Community Education
Knowledge is power. Informed communities can take action for environmental justice.
Ways to Advocate:
- Attend Community Voices Meetings at the Sulphur Public Library to learn about air quality, pipelines, hazardous materials, and disaster preparedness.
- Share environmental updates with neighbors or on social media.
- Sign up for alerts and updates to stay informed.
Together, we can influence decisions that impact our air, water, and health.
Donate & Support
Your contributions help fund:
- Bi-monthly grocery giveaways and essential resource distribution
- Air, water, and land monitoring programs
- Hands On Sunday and youth/family education initiatives
- Disaster preparedness and community resilience programs
Every donation strengthens Southwest Louisiana.
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- Volunteer, submit a comment, or donate — your action matters!