State association of levee boards set to poll full membership on whether to sue Big Oil.
Two 4.5-mile sections will be closed for about a year each.
Because the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers didn’t have local data on how waves behave when they overtop levees and floodwalls in Louisiana, the agency relied on data from the Netherlands and California. Getting better local storm data would require expensive “hardened” gauges that can stand up to storm conditions.
Study said plastic matting wouldn't have to be removed when levees are raised. Board consultant says otherwise.
Group's founder described plans for a community garden, farmers' market, amphitheater and nature pavilion.