Grand Isle Levee System (2021)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-01-15
Duration: 00:04:31
Subjects: Louisiana. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority | Hurricane protection | LEVEES
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Fortenberry, Rex Q. Editor
- Kline, Chip Interviewee
- Simoneaux, Rudy Interviewee
- Camardelle, David Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 15, 2021, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Andre Moreau’s report on the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) completing the repairs on Grand Isle’s burrito levee system following damage from the 2020 hurricane season. His report includes interviews with: Chip Kline, CPRA chairman; Rudy Simoneaux, CPRA chief engineer; and Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle.