Scientists gather in N.O. to shape coastal restoration

A group of nationally recognized scientists met Tuesday in New Orleans to discuss how to help federal and state officials in assuring the quality of the design of the proposed $1.2 billion federal-state coastal restoration program, including how to dovetail restoration projects with plans to protect Louisiana's coastal communities from Category 5 hurricanes.

The new Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Science Board will advise top Army Corps of Engineers officials and the restoration program's new Science & Technology Program Office, which will soon be opened at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

from the Times Picayune