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John Snell
Recent Articles by John
Work begins to restore Louisiana island that is home to thousands of brown pelicans
Settlement from 2010 Gulf oil spill funds $16 million project
By
John Snell
Published January 12, 2021 at 10:56 AM
Eagles nest halts work on a portion of levee project in Plaquemines Parish
Corps of Engineers halts work on a portion of New Orleans to Venice levee project because of nearby bald eagle nest
By
John Snell
Published December 22, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Looking back on a hurricane season that fit right into 2020
A record-breaking five storms made landfall in Louisiana.
By
John Snell
Published December 22, 2020 at 12:55 PM
Take a spin on the City Park train
New Orleans City Park offers train rides as an add on to Celebration in the Oaks
By
John Snell
Published December 4, 2020 at 5:51 AM
The Audubon Nature Institute works to save 30 sea turtles cold-stunned in New England
West Bank facility nurses Kemps ridley turtles back to health
By
John Snell
Published December 1, 2020 at 3:47 PM
Coast in Crisis: Rising seas and sinking land challenge Louisiana coastal effort
Louisiana has talked about its coastal land loss for years but finally it’s doing something about the problem.
By
John Snell
Published November 16, 2020 at 9:56 PM
A camp owner’s “island paradise” stands up to the 2020 hurricane season
Late season repairs may have come just in time
By
John Snell
Published November 11, 2020 at 9:33 PM
Zeta destroyed some City Park oaks, but spared the centuries-old giants
Hurricane tossed about Celebration in the Oaks displays
By
John Snell
Published October 29, 2020 at 7:08 PM
Hurricane Laura surge was one for the record books
17.2 feet of surge recorded in Rutherford Beach
By
John Snell
Published October 6, 2020 at 5:31 PM
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach reopen their beaches following Hurricane Sally
Still far from rebuilt, the Alabama Gulf Coast shows resiliency
By
John Snell
Published October 2, 2020 at 6:15 PM
How one company in Elmwood thrived during the pandemic
Managers take on coronavirus, the enemy which almost put them out of business
By
John Snell
Published September 23, 2020 at 9:00 PM
West Bank woman rides out Hurricane Sally on the Alabama-Florida state line
"The whole building was shaking"
By
John Snell
Published September 16, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Coastal project aims to use river mud to build land
$750,000 in grant money builds speed bumps and new channels in the marsh to capture sediment
By
John Snell
Published September 4, 2020 at 10:13 PM
LDWF investigating large fish kill in Lake Charles following Hurricane Laura
Among the casualties of Hurricane Laura are massive amounts of fish.
By
John Snell
Published September 4, 2020 at 5:58 AM
Louisiana sailor had a front-row seat to the formal end of World War II
94-year-old Lee Ray Broussard witnessed formal signing ceremony on U.S.S. Missouri
By
John Snell
Published September 2, 2020 at 4:30 PM
50,000 birds nest on a brand new Louisiana island
Man-made Gunn Island hosts the state's largest bird colony
By
John Snell
Published August 14, 2020 at 5:30 PM
The world’s shark populations are dwindling rapidly
Researchers say sharks are functionally extinct in nearly one-fifth of coral reefs
By
John Snell
Published August 13, 2020 at 8:23 AM
$130 million project aims to save Louisiana’s Maurepas Swamp
Without a drink of fresh water, scientists warn half the swamp will disappear.
By
John Snell
Published July 30, 2020 at 1:28 PM
Louisiana officials complain National Parks bill ‘siphons money’ from Louisiana coast
Bi-partisan plan will sends hundreds of millions of dollars annual to America's parks and forests
By
John Snell
Published July 23, 2020 at 5:02 PM
Coastal restoration pioneer Dr. Sherwood “Woody” Gagliano dead at 84
Dr. Sherwood “Woody” Gagliano, a geographer, geologist and archaeologist who was among the first to warn of Louisiana’s coastal land loss, has died at the age of 84.
By
John Snell
Published July 20, 2020 at 6:02 PM
The Audubon Aquarium details safety rules on the eve of reopening
The Aquarium of the Americas plans to welcome back visitors Thursday
By
John Snell
Published July 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM
The falling Mississippi River allows the Army Corps to close out its “flood fight”
Levee inspections had been ongoing for nearly six months.
By
John Snell
Published June 30, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Recently restored Queen Bess Island remains intact following Tropical Storm Cristobal
30 percent of pelican chicks perished in the storm, biologists estimate
By
John Snell
Published June 25, 2020 at 4:18 PM
Grand Isle struggles to repair its damaged “burrito” levee
State and federal officials say they are studying ways to expedite the repairs
By
John Snell
Published June 24, 2020 at 9:24 PM
Saharan dust may produce spectacular sunrises and sunsets while suppressing hurricane development
A weather phenomenon 5,000 miles away could bring yellow and orange skies to South Louisiana later this week.
By
John Snell
Published June 22, 2020 at 10:25 PM
FOX’s new prime time “Ultimate Tag” features a New Orleans couple
Austin Raye and Julian Daigre are tag competitors in high energy game of chase.
By
John Snell
Published May 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM
Audubon and other large zoos and aquariums plead for financial help
Congress left large non-profits out of the initial paycheck protection loans
By
John Snell
Published May 14, 2020 at 10:48 PM
South Lafourche High School competes for $50,000 in a nationwide shoe design contest
Art students are among 50 finalists in Vans Custom Culture contest
By
John Snell
Published May 11, 2020 at 2:12 PM
Truckers feel more appreciated amid new challenges on America’s roadways
3.5 million American men and women behind the wheel keep the economy rolling
By
John Snell
Published May 6, 2020 at 10:39 PM
Projecting $21 million in lost revenue, the Audubon Nature Institute cuts staff
Coronavirus lockdown hits zoo, aquarium and other facilities at normally busiest time of year
By
John Snell
Published April 28, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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