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Award-winning reporter Katy Reckdahl joins the staff of The Lens

April 18, 2023 Updated April 18, 2023

Our Breakfast with the Newsmakers event will examine Trump’s effect on the environment

November 11, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019
Come talk with us about what local coastal advocates can do to address likely changes

Opposing opinions on river diversions show contentious nature of coastal master plan

March 26, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019
Are sediment diversions a dangerous experiment or coastal savior?

The Lens named finalist for 6 Press Club of New Orleans awards

June 19, 2013 Updated December 26, 2023
Categories include Investigative reporting, best news site, best blog affiliated with a news site, continuing news coverage, community news and social media.

Pulitzer winner Bob Marshall to cover environment for The Lens

January 31, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Replay: Thursday night panel on future of media in New Orleans

October 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

If you suspect illegal lead-paint sanding, who ya gonna call?

August 20, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens co-founder wins award for report on NOPD victim policy

August 16, 2012 Updated December 26, 2023

The Lens retracts opinion piece regarding St. Claude Ave. parkettes

August 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

After storm, flood, frustration and demolition, family finally gets a home

July 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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