Study: In some cases, pipelines can rebuild wetlands more cheaply than diversions
But sediment diversions are still more cost-effective over long distances and in the long-term.
Category
Environment
Lawyers combat PR blitz with timeline showing Big Oil’s role in coastal loss
The documents outline the Flood Protection Authority's case but won't be introduced as evidence in court.
Live blog: Flood Protection Authority nominating committee to send new nominee to governor
But they voted not to send another name in cases in which the governor rejects a qualified candidate.
Scientists stress need to address uncertainties around sediment diversions
Eighteen recommendations apply to six or more diversions planned downstream from New Orleans.
Live chat Thursday: What should be done to rebuild the Louisiana coast?
Join us at noon to talk with David Muth of the National Wildlife Federation and George Ricks of the Save Louisiana Coalition.
Get the science right: Diverting river sediment is key to saving the coast
As anglers are discovering in the Wax Lake area, river water and good fishing are not only compatible, they go hand in hand.
Sediment diversions won’t save the coast — and they’ll be bad news for fishermen
Funneling "Dead Zone" chemicals into state wetlands may be good for the Gulf, but doesn't sound great for fish and aquatic vegetation.
Levee board begs corps to get a 10-year jump on subsidence — at local expense
Savings reach $20 million if levees are raised before they're armored. Subsidence puts area flood insurance at risk.
Sinking levee shows difficulty of protecting New Orleans from flooding
Parts of a 1.1-mile stretch of levee along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway have sunk six inches since it was built. Repairs will cost $1 million. Officials say subsidence is inevitable, and it’s impossible to predict where it will happen.
Levee-board reformers worry that Jindal bringing politics back into process
After experts blamed pre-Katrina political hacks for ignoring safety issues, voters chose to have experts serve on levee boards. But Jindal has a litmus test that critics say undermines the changes: He wants members who will oppose a lawsuit against oil and gas companies for wetlands damages.
