Levees.org hero receives major award
Dr. J. David Rogers was recently awarded the Schuster Medal for his decades of work in geohazards (geologic conditions capable of causing widespread loss of property and life). “Robert Schuster inspired me to deepen my involvement in the field,” says Rogers, the Karl F. Hasselmann Missouri Chair in Geological Engineering at Missouri S&T. “I want […]
Founder Rosenthal on 50 episodes of hosting her weekly Beat the Big Guys podcast
On August 8, 2022, founder Sandy Rosenthal interviewed her 50th guest on her weekly podcast, Beat the Big Guys. Every week except on holidays, Rosenthal has coached her national base of listeners on how to take on the Big Guys in their own communities. Using an interview format, Rosenthal asks each of her guests to […]
Questions Still Not Answered About Faulty Pump at London Avenue Canal
Six weeks ago, we learned at the board meeting of the Levee Authority East that there’s a problem with the new pump station at the London Avenue Canal. The problem is one of the larger pumps; the bearing at the bottom was found to be overheating when operating. And there is no back up. We […]
