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Louisiana coastal wetlands and marshes removed from maps
The extent of the loss of Louisiana's wetland and marshes has never been more evident than when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spent the last few months creating new maps of the state's coastal areas. In total, forty bayous, bays, islands and...
Flood Authority lawsuit has support of Louisiana Democratic Party
As we discussed last week, the Central Committee of the Louisiana Democratic Party was set to vote on Saturday, Feb. 8, on a resolution that would support the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East's lawsuit against 97 oil and gas companies. The lawsuit...
Louisiana Democratic Party to vote on oil and gas lawsuit support
One of the biggest votes in favor of supporting the lawsuit filed against 97 oil and gas companies by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East could come this Saturday, Feb. 8. The Louisiana Democratic Party will vote to decide whether or not to support...
Tim Doody now target of Louisiana Governor Jindal
The president of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Authority-East's board, Tim Doody, has again become a target of Governor Bobby Jindal and his coastal advisor, Garret Graves. Doody's term was up last year, but the governor choose not to appoint a replacement. Now, it...
John Barry chosen as Louisiana’s Krewe de Vieux king
John Barry, a well-known Louisiana author and influential supporter of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Authority-East's lawsuit against almost 100 oil and gas companies, has been chosen as king of the Krewe de Vieux. The parade is known for its "politically incorrect...
Senator Adley needs to understand severity of wetlands loss
The lawsuit filed against 97 oil and gas companies in Louisiana by the Southeast Flood Protection Authority-East has generated a great deal of debate. However, one tour guide from New Orleans recently expressed his outrage at Louisiana State Senator Robert Adley in a...
Shell decides to halt plans for Lousiana gas-to-liquids plant
Social media plays a role in a lot of debates, including those of a political nature. The lawsuit filed against nearly 100 oil and gas companies by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East has certainly been the subject of heated debates. For some...
Will state coastal advisor derail oil and gas lawsuit?
The chairman of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority in Louisiana is Garret Graves. He has been a strong opponent against the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East's lawsuit against 97 oil and gas companies. That lawsuit seeks to have the...
Ex-flood authority board member fights powerful opposition
When John Barry learned that he would not be re-appointed to the board of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, it likely came as a little surprise. The well-known author and advocate for coastal restoration was instrumental in getting the SLFPA-E...
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