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Louisiana Residents Once Again Face the Shock of Recoverynew
When it comes to rebounding from hurricanes, Louisiana's residents have been there before. But that doesn't mean it's getting any easier.
A Trip to Where Land Sinks into the Seanew
A trip to the land of the United Houma Nation after Hurricanes Gustava and Ike in Louisiana sheds light on a Native American people and a culture on the brink.
Only Time Will Tell the Impact of Gustav on Louisiana's Fisheriesnew
Hurricane Gustav smothered our beloved oysters and killed off thousands of fish, but the real impact on Louisiana's lakes, rivers and bayous is just beginning.
Tags: animal issues, Louisiana, water, oysters, fish, Wildlife, Hurricane Gustav, commercial fishing
Using Lessons from Katrina, Neighborhood Groups Stepped Up During Gustavnew
Patricia Jones and members of NENA and other neighborhood groups organized a campaign in which they passed out flyers to Lower Ninth Ward residents informing them of ways they could evacuate before Hurricane Gustav arrived.
New Orleans Photo Essay: Katrina's Anniversary and the Gustav Evacuationnew
What was supposed to be just a vacation, became so much more on my most recent trip to New Orleans. Over the weekend we found ourselves caught up in the mass evacuation as Gustav prepared to hit southern Louisiana. These are the photos from that experience.
