Story by WGNO-TV Channel 26 in New Orleans.

On May 16, 2026, Levees.org hosted the inaugural J. David Rogers Day to honor the internationally renowned civil engineer who put his career on the line to correct the historical record on who is responsible for the levee failures in flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina––the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The event took place at the Levee Exhibit Hall & Garden in New Orleans.