Sep 8th, 2008 · Scientists and conservationists have struggled to develop plans to protect Louisiana wetlands since hurricanes plowed through three years ago. But so far, there has been a lot of talk and little action. As scientists head out to assess the latest damage from the most recent hurricane, they say the urgency has never been greater to rebuild the wetlands while there's still time.
Sep 1st, 2008 · It has been estimated that the Louisiana loses a football-sized area of wetlands every 40 minutes due to damage caused by levees. Robert Twilley of Louisiana State University tells Melissa Block that Gustav hit smack in the middle of the state's most vulnerable coastal area. Can it recover?
May 8th, 2008 · In a session from KPLU, blues guitarist Tab Benoit plays through a couple songs all by his lonesome, yet manages to conjure an entire band all his own. Benoit also talks about creating "Voice of the Wetlands," a group that raises awareness about the importance of Louisiana's natural resources.
May 1st, 2008 · The drought that has dogged the Southeastern U.S. hasn't hurt one county in Georgia. Clayton County's reservoirs are full, thanks to a unique water treatment system. "It's raining everyday in Clayton County," the water authority's general manager says.
Nov 10th, 2007 · Author Ken Wells layers his new novel with love, corruption and Cajun cuisine. Jacki Lyden talks with Wells about Crawfish Mountain, a story about big oil and the Louisiana wetlands.
Apr 30th, 2007 · Nobody objects when government biologists move to kill off ecologically destructive invasive species, such as zebra mussels or snakehead fish. But when the target is the elegant mute swan -- which destroys native wetlands -- nasty fights break out. In Maryland, biologists are using Wesson oil and wiles to destroy swan eggs.
Dec 20th, 2006 · President Bush signs legislation that expands oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, and directs the royalties into restoring the region's wetlands. Area residents are concerned that the money from the legislation won't reach the coast for years. They'd like to see the billions needed for wetlands restoration start flowing now.
Nov 7th, 2006 · Federal laws designed to protect the nation's wetlands are difficult to enforce in small towns. In one northern Wisconsin town, local property owners have taken on the burden of patrolling land developers who skirt the now ambiguous Clean Water Act.