New Orleans, known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and unique blend of traditions, offers its residents a lifestyle unlike any other. From the early morning aroma of chicory coffee to the lively evening jazz sessions, here’s a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a New Orleanian. Morning: The Start of a […]
New Orleans, fondly known as the Big Easy, is a city brimming with cultural richness, historical significance, and unparalleled vibrancy. From its lively music scene to its unique culinary delights, New Orleans offers an experience like no other. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, there’s always something new to discover in this […]
Saltwater intrusion in the Mississippi River has reached the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) trigger levels, prompting them to begin construction of a barrier sill to protect municipal drinking water intakes in Plaquemines Parish, the Corps said on Wednesday.
Many people in New Orleans dont realize how crucial the Port of New Orleans is not only for Louisianas, but also the United States economy. Without it, both would be up a river without a port. In Louisiana, we have about 8.3 million acres of row crops, explained Mike Strain, the Agricultural Commissioner for Louisiana. […]
I have often heard people blame the levees for the land loss crisis here in Southeast Louisiana. Like they were a curse that starved the wetlands of sediment that originally built this Delta over a period of 3000 years. The word “levee” presumably is French for “raised.” It was the great flood of 1927 which […]
It is unfortunate, because of the various “marketing” campaigns of the state and some environmental groups promoting so-called “sediment” diversions, that the general public thinks that if you re-connect the Mississippi River to the wetlands that land will “pop up”. The state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is planning to build two so-called “sediment” diversions […]
NOAA estimates that more than 200 million people across the country will be at risk for some flooding this spring.
A Singaporean company is suing the Port of New Orleans, saying hazards present at the Port that led to an oil spill in April of 2018.
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