Morganza NewsLocal news for Morganza, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Authorities study possible draining of flooded farm land- April 25, 2008 Government officials are working with farmers to develop a plan to drain flooded Pointe Coupee Parish farm land between the Mississippi River and the Morganza Spillway in hopes that it can be planted with a ... via NOLA.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/authorities-study-possible-draining-of-flood... Landrieu slams Corps over delays to Morganza-to-the-Gulf project- April 21, 2008 "We are developing a comprehensive plan where all levees are authorized under new federal-state partnership. South Lafourche levees are a top priority in that plan." In what is rapidly becoming her battle cry, U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu slammed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Saturday afternoon for needlessly delaying the Morganza-to-the-Gulf hurricane-protection project, ... via WWL-TV New Orleanshttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/landrieu-slams-corps-over-delays-to-morganza... Farmers feel heat- April 19, 2008 "It's been very stressful for all of us to manage marketing this crop" NEW ORLEANS - Farming has always been a risky business, at the mercy of bad weather, wars and drought. via The Daily Advertiserhttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/farmers-feel-heat?fromrss=1 EDITORIAL: Their price wasn't right- April 15, 2008 "There is plenty enough work to do on this project -- non-controversial -- to keep us busy for a long time" Congress overrode a presidential veto last year to approve a $23 billion Water Resources Development Act -- a move that was a significant victory for Louisiana since it authorized billions for vital coastal ... via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/editorial-their-price-wasnt-right?fromrss=1 VIDEO: Red Cross Prepares for Possible Flooding- April 13, 2008 "It really makes you feel good to be able to know that you've been able to help that person and try to get them back to a normal way of life." Governor Bobby Jindal has asked the federal government to declare several Louisiana parishes disaster areas due to a breach in a potato levee near the Morganza Spillway. via KALB-TV Alexandriahttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/video-red-cross-prepares-for-possible-floodi... Police Jury asks for help with flooding- April 11, 2008 Pointe Coupee Parish Administrator Jimmy Bello told the Police Jury on Tuesday that a coordinated effort is needed after the Morganza Spillway forebay flooded Sunday. via WBRZhttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/police-jury-asks-for-help-with-flooding?from... Wetlands protection levee breached; governor asks for disaster declaration- April 9, 2008 "The producers in the immediate area are severely affected and will suffer significant crop losses." MONTEGUT -- Waves have eaten a chunk 5 feet deep and 10 to 12 feet wide in a 6-foot wetlands protection levee here, and Terrebonne levee officials have set aside $35,000 to plug the hole with rocks before the ... via News-Starhttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/wetlands-protection-levee-breached-governor-... VIDEO: Flooding Dangers as Mississippi Rises- April 8, 2008 "We don't expect any problems in the (levee) system" State and Local agencies are keeping a close eye on the rising water levels across the state. via KALB-TV Alexandriahttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/video-flooding-dangers-as-mississippi-rises?... Guard Helping Save Crops from Louisiana Flood Waters- April 1, 2008 "I'm particularly proud that we can assist in whatever little part we can play in this project." Spc. Micheal Champion of Bernice, La., carefully places a 3,000-pound, 4-by-4-foot "super sac" filled with soil along the levee north of the Morganza Spillway. via The United States Armyhttp://www.topix.net/city/morganza-la/2008/04/guard-helping-save-crops-from-louisiana-floo... |