Latest Mississippi River Delta News: Dec. 18, 2014

Louisiana’s Moonshot: An Interview with Environmental Reporter Bob Marshall (audio)
By Jesse Hardman, WWNO. Dec. 17, 2014.
“It’s really an historic mission, to steal a phrase from Star Trek, boldly going where no coastal scientists and engineers have ever gone before….” (Read more )

SWLA and Southeast Texas join forces to restore coast
By Theresa Schmidt, KPLC TV. Dec. 17, 2014.
“Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas are joining forces to fight to save the coast and wetlands of the Chenier plain…” (Read more )
 
Coastal Report Examines Role of Private Funds for Restoration
By Laine Kaplan-Levenson, WWNO. Dec. 17, 2014.
“Coastal experts have met on Louisiana’s Avery Island to discuss the potential of private investment money to help restore and sustain the Gulf Coast…” (Read more )
 
NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program issues funding call for Gulf projects
NOAA. Dec. 17, 2014.
“First federal funding opportunity opens competition for up to $2.5 million in grant support…” (Read more )