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Dutch researchers dig into New Orleans to study subsidence
Nov 15, 2018Peter Vos, a Dutch geologist, finally hit the peaty part of the soil while boring into a vacant lot this week at North Dorgenois and Pauger streets in...
Covington announces emergency response plan
Nov 3, 2018Covington Mayor Mike Cooper announced last week that he had accepted a new plan to better coordinate emergency response and improve public notificatio...
Gov. John Bel Edwards meets with Israeli water, cybersecurity leaders and visits 'Iron Dome' basesig
Oct 29, 2018TEL AVIV — Gov. John Bel Edwards had another busy day in Israel on Monday, meeting with water issues experts, cyber security leaders and Israeli soldi...
La. delegation in Israel signs agreement that could lead to major developments in flooding, erosiona
Oct 29, 2018BE’ER SHEVA, ISRAEL (WAFB) - On Monday, members of the Project Star Delegation signed an agreement that could lead to major research developments in L...
Our Views: Meeting the future’s challenge
Oct 22, 2018If there are two cities in the world, not just the Gulf Coast, where the challenges of water management and climate change should be top priorities, i...
Nicholls partners with coastal researchers
Oct 9, 2018Nicholls State University has partnered with a Baton Rouge research group to work on projects to fight coastal erosion and flooding in south Louisiana...
Nicholls State University and the Institute sign MOU for future collaboration in water-related research and projects
Oct 9, 2018BATON ROUGE, La. (Oct. 9, 2018) – The Water Institute of the Gulf and Nicholls State University signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday that outl...
As Storms Keep Coming, FEMA Spends Billions in ‘Cycle’ of Damage and Repair
Oct 8, 2018DAVANT, La. — In the exact spot where Hurricane Katrina demolished the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center, a new $105 million jail now hovers 19 feet...
How will South Carolina cope as ‘extreme’ weather becomes the new norm
Sep 23, 2018Rain-soaked skies, seas and rivers have pummeled South Carolina for four years running, causing billions of dollars of damage as raging floodwaters sw...
Troubled Waters: A Year After Harvey, Has Houston Learned Anything?
Aug 22, 2018Before Hurricane Harvey, the buzzword that dominated Houston’s leadership circles was “transformative.” As in, the transformative projects made possib...
Planning for Coastal Changes Together
Aug 18, 2018The Louisiana Coastal Master Plan strategically plans restoration and risk reduction projects for the current and future Louisiana coast. This state-w...
Will new 'environmental impact' bonds lure investors to Louisiana's coast? Many could benefit
Aug 15, 2018As the governor's office prepares to launch a new campaign promoting coastal restoration projects, environmental and financial professionals are askin...