Latest news: May 24, 2012

2012 Coastal Master Plan aims to stem tide of Louisiana land loss
By Maya Rodriguez, WWL-TV. May 23, 2012.
“NEW ORLEANS– Looking 50 years into the future, Louisiana’s 2012 Coastal Master Plan aims to turn back the tide of the relentless land loss plaguing the state…” (Read more)

Gulf fishermen reel from seafood troubles
By Cain Burdeau and Jay Reeves, Associated Press. May 24, 2012.
“LAFITTE, La. (AP) — Gloom infects the hard-working shrimp and crab docks of this gritty fishing town as the second full year of fishing since BP’s catastrophic oil spill kicks into high gear…” (Read more)