Latest Mississippi River Delta News: April 24, 2015
Early results from study of river sediment show enough to make diversions work
By Bob Marhsall, The Lens. April 23, 2015
“Preliminary findings from the first comprehensive study in more than 50 years on the amount of material the river hauls south of New Orleans appear to support the land-building conclusions in the 2012 Master Plan, researchers said in several recent interviews.” (Read More)
O’Mara: Five years later, Gulf still waits for real restoration
By Collin O’Mara, Houston Chronicle. April 23, 2015
“The truth is, wildlife suffered tremendous damage from the biggest environmental disaster in U.S. history, and the science documenting that damage is still mounting.” (Read More)
Coastal plan advances despite concerns about water diversion
By Jeremy Harper, Houma Courier. April 22, 2015
“A second House committee Wednesday approved the $884 million annual state plan for coastal restoration and protection despite concerns over the impact of freshwater river diversions.” (Read More)
5 years after the Gulf oil spill: Guarding the marsh
By Ben Raines, AL.com. April 24, 2015
“Unfortunately, paradise is sinking: Marshes there are washing away at a rate of a football field an hour. In Louisiana, 272,000 acres of marsh vanished in the last 25 years; by the end of the next 25 years, 1 million acres will be gone, according to projections.” (Read More)
5 years after the Gulf oil spill: Guarding the marsh
By Ben Raines, AL.com. April 24, 2015
“Unfortunately, paradise is sinking: Marshes there are washing away at a rate of a football field an hour. In Louisiana, 272,000 acres of marsh vanished in the last 25 years; by the end of the next 25 years, 1 million acres will be gone, according to projections.” (Read More)
Keep track of BP oil spill restoration projects with new web database
By Mark Schleifstein, The Times Picayune. April 24, 2015
“The Deepwater Horizon Project Tracker provides viewers with a map showing the location of 300 active and planned projects, with most in the five Gulf Coast states and a few in several other states.” (Read More)