Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 34, § 463. Incidental powers of district

For the purpose of improving and maintaining navigation on the Mermentau River and other streams, the Jennings Navigation District may construct, maintain and operate a navigation canal or canals in Ward 2 of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, and it may own, construct, lease or operate dredge boats, snag boats, pile drivers, docks, wharves, sheds, elevators, warehouses, barges and such other equipment and machinery as may be necessary therefor.