Live blog: Committee sends new nominee to governor for east bank levee board
They renominated Tim Doody and picked Tyrone Ben for the other slot.
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Environment
Coastal restoration financing is uncertain, but Louisiana has ideas to find $50 billion
Raising $50 billion for the ambitious Master Plan to rebuild the Louisiana coast was never going to be easy. Though the BP oil spill will yield billions of dollars for projects, the state could come up $20 billion short. To close the gap, the state will try to change how the Mississippi River is dredged and will consider pollution-credit programs.
Landslide in Gulf of Mexico could cause 15-foot tsunami on Louisiana coast
National Weather Service researcher says area needs to prepare for serious, low-probability event.
As river slowly gives up its secrets, planning diversions gets more complex
Metrics and computer models fill in a still sketchy picture of what the river can contribute to fight coastal loss.
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.
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.
