State cuts funding to levee authority that sued oil and gas companies
Head of the state coastal agency says the $500,000 cut is simply a matter of tight government finances.
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Bermuda grass is a cheap way to resist erosion — but it may not be enough
Alternatives include porous mats that hold soils in place while allowing grass to grow — at an added cost of more than $350 million. Layering the whole system with concrete is another costly option.
Honore delivers startlingly radical call to action against forces destroying coast
The need to resist Big Oil and the Jindal administration's shameless pandering to it has begun to forge a broad-spectrum political alliance.
West Bank levee authority unimpressed by study on levee armoring
Study said plastic matting wouldn't have to be removed when levees are raised. Board consultant says otherwise.
After being replaced on levee board, lawsuit proponent announces new effort
John Barry says he'll form a new nonprofit to support a blockbuster lawsuit against the oil and gas industry.
More oil from BP spill found on Louisiana coastline in mid-2013 than year before
“There’s still a ton of oil out there" and it's hard to find, said an attorney for Gov. Bobby Jindal.
Facing replacement on levee board, John Barry pledges more action on coastal loss
He may still end up serving on the board of the state coastal agency, which meets today.
New Orleans Wetland Bayou Bienvenue proposes Florida Avenue redevelopment
Group's founder described plans for a community garden, farmers' market, amphitheater and nature pavilion.
Project to restore Bayou St. John shows new approach to water management in New Orleans
Dredging at the mouth of Bayou St. John is nearly complete, with the sediment being used to anchor wetlands that will foster wildlife. The dam that was compared to a coronary blockage has been removed, allowing water to pass more freely. Proponents say the project shows how the city can live with the water around us, rather than fight it.
Levee authority, Corps of Engineers in standoff over ownership of hurricane protection system
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the state is responsible for each piece of the system when the corps says it's done. Local officials say that's like buying a car one piece at a time. Not far in the future, someone will have to pay to upgrade the system to deal with sinking land and rising seas.
