I kept saying to myself the pumps can’t be working. I live not far from a drainage canal and I saw it overflowing. I felt betrayed once again, having little faith in the drainage system. This is not normal. It has failed us too many times in the past. Knowing this, I also knew no one was coming to help us but us.
Flood Less New Orleans is committed to engaging and mobilizing a variety of constituenciesincluding low-income communities and communities of color to persuade the City of New Orleans to strategize and implement new measures that will help New Orleans flood less.2018 has been a record year for green infrastructure and stormwater management in the Greater New …
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“If a little rain can flood us, what will a hurricane do?” – Public Comment, City Council MeetingPublic confidence in New Orleans’ ability to manage stormwater has eroded in the wake of the latest Gulf Deluge. From Houston to Acadiana, from Livingston to St. Petersburg, bad governance worsens natural risks of flood water damaging residents’ …
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The August 5th flooding was rough on many New Orleanians – with floodwaters swamping homes, cars and businesses. Our thoughts go out to those who are still dealing with the aftermath. And more flooding could be on the way – stay safe.This week, the City Council met to try to figure out what happened and …
It’s summertime, and while many Gulf residents are retreating to cooler climes or just doing everything they can to keep cool in their hometowns, things are heating up here at Gulf Restoration Network. That’s because we have an amazing crew of new organizers and interns working with us this summer on our Gulf Fish Forever …