Louisiana Coast News

Drones, Satellite Images Used to Assess Coastal Damage from Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura was hardly done ripping across Louisiana before scientists started combing through satellite imagery and drone footage and preparing to survey coastal areas to see what damage was caused by the monster storm. Southwest Louisiana’s gulf coast is a …

Louisiana’s Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on April 19 signed an emergency proclamation declaring the Louisiana Coast in a state of crisis and emergency. The emergency proclamation will be sent to President Donald Trump and members of Congress as a necessary …