University Lakes Restoration Project Open House - July 31, 2025
- Cristina Lacroix
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 29
BATON ROUGE, LA – The University Lakes Project team invites the public to an open house on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Gallery, located at 1515 Dalrymple Drive.
Community members are encouraged to attend and learn more about the progress of the University Lakes Restoration Project - a transformative effort to improve water quality, reduce flood risk, restore natural habitats, and enhance public access to one of Baton Rouge’s most iconic landscapes.
Project team members will be on hand to share updates, answer questions, and provide insight into what’s next as the project moves toward completion.
“We’ve made significant strides in reshaping the landscape and improving water flow throughout the lakes system,” said Mark Goodson, principal & resilience practice lead with CSRS. “We know the community is eager to see what’s ahead, and this open house is a great opportunity to share where we are and what’s coming next.”
The University Lakes Project is reimagining the existing lakes system near LSU as a sustainable ecological jewel that increases water quality and offers habitats for both aquatic and land-based animals. It aims to elevate the lakes system into an unmatched recreational amenity, offering safe and comfortable routes for walkers, runners and cyclists, as well as spaces for gathering and enjoying the outdoors.
The coalition that was formed to restore the lakes includes the State of Louisiana, the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, BREC, LSU and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. The University Lakes Project is being implemented by University Lakes, LLC, which was established by the LSU Real Estate and Facilities Foundation, an affiliate of the LSU Foundation.
For more information and ongoing updates, visit the University Lakes Project website.
Media Contacts:
Angi Noote
Franklin Associates
225-999.7221
or
Abbi Rocha Laymoun
LSU Media Relations
225-578-3867