The swamp is suffering from a lack of freshwater from natural flooding and from the penetration of saltwater through canals dug for logging. If nothing is done, scientists say the forest will become open water over time. The first phase of the project will be funded with $14 million in BP oil spill fines.
The board hasn’t decided whether to close the school. Board member Ben Kleban said a charter could open there.
Boyhood beachcomber worries about Bywater
The Orleans Parish school district cited the school earlier this month.
The DA’s office delivered the notice to the girl’s house. When her lawyer told the prosecutor to leave the girl alone, the prosecutor got a real subpoena and had it delivered to the girl at school. The prosecutor said he was obligated to interview the victim in order to do his job.
The district attorney wants the city to restore $600,000 cut from his budget.
Not all Louisiana Republicans are climate-change deniers.
Episcopal priest draws inspiration from youngsters overcoming long odds.
The system will help scientists learn how restoration projects are working.
Mark your calendar for Sept. 20. It's the first of four workshops in the coming months.
