Latest Mississippi River Delta News: Aug. 7, 2014

Corps, Plaquemines Parish sign agreement to build wetlands in West Bay (+video)
By Mark Schleifstein, The Times-Picayune. Aug. 6, 2014.
“Up to 600 acres of new wetlands and ridges will dot the edges of a West Bay area receiving sediment…” (read more)

Sen. Nelson Talks RESTORE Act Funds (+video)
By Morgan Kyrklund, WJHG (Panama City, Fla.). Aug. 6, 2014.
“Florida officials could as soon as Friday how they’ll be able to use RESTORE Act money…” (read more)

National group examines New Orleans plans for managing and living with water
By Mark Waller, The Times-Picayune. Aug. 6, 2014.
“The National Association of Counties this month is highlighting plans for water management…” (read more)