Katrina: 10 years later
Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated large areas of Louisiana and Mississippi, causing over $108 billion in damage. Ten years ago,...
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May 19, 2015
The implications of “St. Bernard Parish Government v. United States”
New Orleans, Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, showing Interstate 10 at West End Boulevard. U.S. Coast Guard photo, 2005....
Nov 7, 2013
Getting it right on wetlands & hurricane protection
While wetlands serve a number of important functions, they have been incorrectly attributed to storm surge and aquifer recharge...
Oct 21, 2013
The proper goal of federal flood policy
Proctor Lake, Texas, constructed by the Corps of Engineers for flood risk management, drinking water, and recreation In 2005, after the...
May 2, 2013
“Sovereign Immunity” & the Fifth Circuit
New Orleans, LA September 21, 2005 – Repairs are underway at one of the three sites where the levee was breeched. Photo by Greg Henshall...
Feb 16, 2013
Public private partnership opportunities: Flood risk reduction projects
Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Q: Which natural disaster during the past 30 years has caused the greatest loss of life and property...
Jan 15, 2013
Dawson welcomes Elizabeth Fagot, Assistant Chief Counsel for Real Estate at the Corps of Engineers
Liz Fagot, Dawson & Associates’ newest Senior Advisor (Washington, D.C.) – A crucial aspect of almost all projects performed by the U.S....
Dec 4, 2012
Water resources development: The long and winding road
Though the 112th Congress is coming to an end this month, interest and appreciation in Congress for the Nation’s water resources...
Nov 7, 2012
Hurricane Sandy – Another Stark Reminder
The flooding devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. (Photo courtesy of FEMA) Even a brief look at television news these days shows the...
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