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Upriver Diversions and the Bonnet Carré Spillway. Also, hello, Pontchartrain Conservancy!

Upriver Diversions and the Bonnet Carré Spillway. Also, hello, Pontchartrain Conservancy!

FromDelta Dispatches


Upriver Diversions and the Bonnet Carré Spillway. Also, hello, Pontchartrain Conservancy!

FromDelta Dispatches

ratings:
Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Thanks for listening to another episode of Delta Dispatches with Jacques Hebert and Simone Maloz! Today we talk with Dr. Ehab Meselhe, Professor, Tulane University, School of Science & Engineering about his illustrious career. He talks about his time studying two of the largest rivers in the world, the Nile and Mississippi. Dr. Meselhe also recently completed a study that looks at the impacts of planned upper river diversions on operations of the Bonnet Carré spillway. Later in the show, we’re joined by Kristi Trail, Executive Director, Pontchartrain Conservancy (née, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation)! She talks about her organization’s new name, mission, and how they’re using science for our coast. Visit their new website here to learn about the new Pontchartrain Conservancy: https://scienceforourcoast.org/
Released:
Jul 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

As Louisiana's Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) advances its draft 2017 Coastal Master Plan, the next few months will be critical in the fight to restore Louisiana’s coast. To keep you engaged and informed, we will bring you discussions on important aspects of coastal restoration, the latest coastal news and events, interviews with relevant experts, business and community leaders, and more.