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Author: Sarah Drew

About Sarah Drew
Sarah Drew, a member of the Lens' Coastal Desk, covers flood protection agencies around New Orleans. She is a senior at Loyola University majoring in Mass Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Environmental Studies.

West Bank authority opposes suit against coast damage caused by oil drillers

November 20, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
State association of levee boards set to poll full membership on whether to sue Big Oil.

Project to raise Mississippi River levee will close bike path in Jefferson Parish

November 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Two 4.5-mile sections will be closed for about a year each.

Gaps in local storm data pose problems for estimating storm surge risk to local levees

November 8, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
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.

West Bank levee authority unimpressed by study on levee armoring

October 23, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Study said plastic matting wouldn't have to be removed when levees are raised. Board consultant says otherwise.

New Orleans Wetland Bayou Bienvenue proposes Florida Avenue redevelopment

October 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Group's founder described plans for a community garden, farmers' market, amphitheater and nature pavilion.

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