Carving Out Drainage from the Land - in addition to digging the dirt out, we're also going to slope the earth to create a natural place for the water to go!

We started with marking out the space to start digging. This was a precise job to ensure the exact location for the drainage.

Southeast Louisiana has more clay-heavy soil which retains water instead of porous soil or sand, which would allow the water to drain through it. Digging out #drainagesystems in the Greater New Orleans area behind this levee system. #drainage #drainageponds

Our Compact (Mini) Excavator in action digging out this new drainage system at the base of the levee. This is an example of natural drainage, such as bayous, canals, retention ponds, and rain gardens. #drainagepond #waterretention