Allen Lottinger
Coastal expansion needed in Louisiana
Disagreements between commercial fishermen and restorers of the Gulf of Mexico coast along the Louisiana shoreline continue to exist. […]
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Government
$7.5M work OK’d to raise Willowridge levee
Work has begun on the second phase of the Willowridge levee and $7.4 million allocated for the third phase of the project. […]
Columns
Election ballots printed, more removals possible
The secretary of state’s office has finished printing the ballots for the Oct. 24 election, but there are still a handful of candidates who may see their names removed in the coming weeks. […]
Allen Lottinger
Gators still love St. Charles Parish
One of the most entertaining special events in St. Charles Parish throughout the years has been the annual Alligator Festival held on the last weekend of every September. […]
Fishing / Hunting
Gators use Davis Pond Diversion as a fish buffet
There are big, leathery prehistoric creatures with an intense gaze hanging out at the Davis Pond diversion structure near Ama. […]
Allen Lottinger
Coastal restoration plan getting better
At last, Louisiana’s efforts to put together a massive $50 billion, 50-year coastal restoration plan it adopted in 2007 is showing some progress in its financing. […]
Allen Lottinger
Is state ignoring its major problem?
Louisiana presents to its citizens a difficult problem.
Its coast is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest treasures of wildlife and fisheries in the world, but what is holding that treasure together are our coastal wetlands. […]
Government
Our coast needs a lot of attention
Louisiana’s erosion along the coast needs more attention before it is too late. It’s time to speed up the process so our water wonderland doesn’t leave the land behind completely. […]
Government
Gas drilling rig near Willowdale clears first hurdle
The Coastal Zone Advisory Committee of St. Charles Parish offered no objection to one of many permits needed to commence drilling for natural gas near the Grand Ridge Golf Club in Luling. […]