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Levees.org to Install Louisiana Historic Plaque at London Avenue Canal
AT 9AM CST, LEVEES.ORG ISSUED THIS NEWS RELEASE: Levees.org will soon install its second Louisiana State Historic Marker in New Orleans at the site of another major levee breach. With input from residents in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, the flood protection advocacy group intends to install a Historic Plaque at ground zero of […]
Gwen Filosa gains our Seal of Approval for accurate reporting
Levees.org routinely recognizes reporters who carefully describe what caused greater New Orleans to flood during Katrina. Considering that a major American city went under water, we find the few extra words worth the effort. So today, Times Picayune reporter Gwen Filosa again receives our Seal of Approval for continuing to refrain from using inaccurate and […]
NRDC interviews Harry Shearer
Daniel Hinerfeld with the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently interviewed Harry Shearer on several issues, including his new documentary The Big Uneasy. In the short interview, Mr. Hinerfeld asks some great questions, and Mr. Shearer, like the pro that he is, makes some great points. Here’s an excerpt: HINERFELD: “So you’ve got a new […]
