Latest Mississippi River Delta News: June 9, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to stop BP oil spill payments
By Katherine Sayre, The Times-Picayune. June 9, 2014.
“The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined a request from BP to block business payments while the oil giant appeals…” (read more)

Terrebonne Parish restarts design of Houma Navigation Canal lock, key to levee and marsh work
By The Associated Press. June 8, 2014.
“Design is once more underway for the most expensive public works project in Terrebonne Parish history…” (read more)

Coastal restoration advocate Kerry St. Pé honored
By The Advocate. June 9, 2014.
“Kerry St. Pé, executive director of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, has been named an honorary member…” (read more)