Latest Mississippi River Delta News: Feb. 11, 2014

Graves’ legacy
By Gambit (New Orleans, La.). Feb. 11, 2014.
“The resignation of Garret Graves as chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) creates an opportunity for Gov. Bobby Jindal to reassess his position…” (read more)

Violet Canal to be closed for Bayou Dupre sector gate maintenance
By Jed Lipinski, The Times-Picayune. Feb. 10, 2014.
“The Violet Canal, the waterway that connects St. Bernard Parish with the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, will be closed to all navigation for approximately 75 days beginning Feb. 17…” (read more)