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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...
ECO Magazine Announces Special ‘State of the Coast’ Issue Dedicated to Coastal Restoration
Aug 14, 2018STUART, Fla. August 14, 2018 – ECO Magazine (ECO), the marine science publication written by ocean experts and explorers, today announced the upcoming...
Our Views: Study to understand what's going on beneath New Orleans vital to city, state
Jul 27, 2018In the next century, Louisiana is one of the most vulnerable states in the nation, not just because of hurricanes and tropical storms but the addition...
Port of LC partners with city, parish to warn flood-prone areas
Jul 24, 2018Port of Lake Charles officials on Monday agreed to partner with the city of Lake Charles and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on an effort that would ...