Latest Mississippi River Delta News: March 13, 2014

Coastal communities’ resiliency to be discussed at UNO workshop
By Benjamin Alexander-Bloch, The Times-Picayune. March 13, 2014.
“The two-day Building Resilience Workshop V kicks off at the University of New Orleans…” (read more)

Council OKs Chauvin levee work
By Xerxes Wilson, The Houma Courier (Houma, La.). March 12, 2014.
“Chauvin’s flank will soon see more protection. The Terrebonne Parish Council unanimously approved…” (read more)

Jefferson Parish receives $2.1 million from FEMA for home elevations
By Ben Myers, The Times-Picayune. March 11, 2014.
“The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing an additional $2.1 million…” (read more)

Ex-BP engineer hopes for acquittal or new trial in hearing on his obstruction conviction
By Kevin McGill, Associated Press. March 13, 2014.
“A former BP engineer is returning to federal court as he seeks…” (read more)